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• Max Dowman injury clarified

  08-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman injury clarifiedThe 16-year-old missed the final game of the international break, but the latest reports suggest Arsenal have been given some reassurance over the problem.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesMax Dowman’s injury has been clarified after the Arsenal youngster withdrew from the England Under-19s squad earlier this week.England confirmed over the weekend that Dowman had left the squad because of injury, but no details were initially given about the nature of the probl
  
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• Man United among four Premier League clubs notified of Man City’s guilty verdict early

  09-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United among four Premier League clubs notified of Man City’s guilty verdict earlyManchester United were one of four Premier League clubs notified early of Manchester City’s guilty verdict after reserving the right to seek compensation over City’s financial breaches.According to The Telegraph, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur were also informed before the Premier League emailed the remaining 15 teams on September 25.Executives at those clubs were required to sign n
  
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• Xavi, Laporta pay tribute as Pedro bids farewell to professional career at Camp Nou: ‘Thought about bringing him back…’

  09-10-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xavi, Laporta pay tribute as Pedro bids farewell to professional career at Camp Nou: ‘Thought about bringing him back…’Pedro Rodriguez brought his remarkable football career to a close with an emotional farewell ceremony attended by several Barcelona legends, including Xavi Hernandez, Sergio Busquets and Carles Puyol. The gathering celebrated his achievements while offering a glimpse of the affection he continues to command at the club he considers home.Joan Laporta, who
  
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• Real Madrid’s Endrick: Milan emerge as frontrunners for January deal

  09-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Endrick: Milan emerge as frontrunners for January dealAs reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Endrick would prefer a move to Milan in January should he leave Real Madrid.With only four minutes of action under his belt, the 20-year-old must be wondering why José Mourinho blocked his exit at the last moment back in the summer. Now, he could look to emulate what he achieved last season at Lyon.Milan will face competition from the likes of Roma and Aston Villa, who have al
  
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• Luton winger Kodua ruled out injured until 2027

  09-10-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Luton Town winger Gideon Kodua has been ruled out "until the new year" after suffering a hamstring injury.The 22-year-old was taken off just before the half-hour mark of Saturday's EFL Trophy draw at Colchester after sustaining the injury.The League One club said scans showed the former West Ham youngster, who joined on a permanent deal in the summer following a loan spell in 2025-26, would require surgery.Kodua has 59 appearances in all competitions for the Hatters, scoring 12 goa
  
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• Gasperini to leave Argentine duo on bench for Roma’s clash with Como

  09-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini to leave Argentine duo on bench for Roma’s clash with ComoSky Sport reports that Leonardo Balerdi and Matias Soulé are expected to start on the bench for Roma against Como on Sunday as Gian Piero Gasperini aims to rest them after their international commitments with the Argentina national team.Roma’s Argentine players Balerdi and Soulé are expected to start on the bench in Sunday’s away game at Como.Soulé and Balerdi to start on the bench in Como
  
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• Man City receive double injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash

  09-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City receive double injury boost ahead of Liverpool clashManchester City Receive Double Injury Boost Ahead of Liverpool Premier League ClashManchester City have received a timely double fitness boost ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool, with Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo returning to team training.Enzo Maresca’s side head to Anfield looking to maintain their perfect start to the campaign, having won all five of their league fixtures. Their impressive run
  
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• Daniel Farke confirms Leeds United blow ahead of Arsenal clash

  09-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Farke confirms Leeds United blow ahead of Arsenal clashLeeds Injury Update: Daniel James Out, Harry Wilson Doubt for Arsenal ClashLeeds United head to Arsenal with a problem in the wide areas and no point pretending otherwise. Daniel James is out, Harry Wilson is a doubt, and Joe Rodon will not be involved either. For Daniel Farke, that is a decent chunk of pace, creativity and defensive reliability removed before a difficult away trip.James suffered a back injury while away with Wales an
  
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• Ex-Real Madrid presidential challenger Enrique Riquelme teases major announcement

  09-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Real Madrid presidential challenger Enrique Riquelme teases major announcementEnrique Riquelme has sparked fresh intrigue among Real Madrid fans after teasing a major announcement, keeping himself in the spotlight months after losing the club’s presidential election to Florentino Perez.As per Mundo Deportivo, the businessman used the official Instagram account of his Legacy and Future campaign on Friday to announce that there was “one day to go” before the revelation. H
  
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• Harley and Rawlinson leave Posh coaching staff

  09-10-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harley served as assistant to Luke Williams and was Posh's caretaker boss until the appointment of Robbie Savage [Getty Images]Peterborough United have announced the departure of assistant manager Ryan Harley and first-team coach Connell Rawlinson with immediate effect.Harley, who joined as assistant to former boss Luke Williams, also served as the club's caretaker manager until the appointment of Robbie Savage last week.Posh said goalkeeper coach Richard Taylor and head of sports science Ian Hu
  
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• Eckert energy and stopping star duo - South Coast derby talking points

  09-10-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leo Scienza and Ebou Adams scored the goals in last season's 1-1 draw at Fratton Park [Shutterstock]Over two highly competitive games last season neither Southampton or Portsmouth were able to claim the derby day bragging rights that they so desperately craved.The first match at St Mary's ended as an anti-climatic scoreless draw before things took flight at Fratton Park later in the season.Leo Scienza found the net and ran the entire length of the pitch to celebrate in front of the Saints fans p
  
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• 🍿 Got your popcorn? The 5️⃣ must-watch matches this weekend

  09-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🍿 Got your popcorn? The 5️⃣ must-watch matches this weekendThe major leagues return after the break with a handful of must-watch matches. Barça without Raphinha, City with off-field controversy hanging over them, and Real Madrid back in action, among others.We take a look.🇪🇸 Barça-Getafe: the leaders return without Raphinha
  Barça head into this crucial October with 21 points out of a possible 21 in the bag, but without Raphinha. Flick has
  
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• Southampton manager handed suspended ban after FA investigation into ‘Spygate’ scandal

  09-10-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Southampton manager handed suspended ban after FA investigation into ‘Spygate’ scandalSouthampton manager Tonda Eckert has been banned from all football activities for six weeks after a Football Association (FA) investigation into the ‘spygate’ scandal.However, the ban has been suspended until the end of next season.Eckert has also been fined £28,000 and formally reprimanded for observing training sessions of Middlesbrough, Oxford United and Ipswich Town in 2025 and
  
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• ⁠Finally, Liverpool about to sign their new Fabinho

  09-10-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⁠Finally, Liverpool about to sign their new FabinhoThe new Fabinho is finally coming to Liverpool, it's inevitable. Liverpool’s search for Fabinho’s successor has been nothing short of a nightmare since the Brazilian left Anfield.It’s now been more than three years, and the Reds still haven’t properly filled the hole he left behind. The saga started with Aurelien Tchouameni, who Liverpool wanted but ultimately missed out on.Then came the Moises Caicedo saga. Liverpo
  
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• Inter’s English trio still waiting for their first match together

  09-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter’s English trio still waiting for their first match togetherInter signed English trio Djed Spence, John Stones, and Curtis Jones during the summer transfer window, but injuries have prevented Cristian Chivu from having all three players available at the same time.Inter’s Spence, Stones, and Jones are still waiting for their first match together.Inter injury updates on English trio Stones, Jones and SpenceEngland international Djed Spence takes part in his first training session
  
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• Flick talks Raphinha, Jesus, De Jong, Joan Garcia, Bernal, Espart, Lamine ahead of Barcelona vs Getafe

  09-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick talks Raphinha, Jesus, De Jong, Joan Garcia, Bernal, Espart, Lamine ahead of Barcelona vs GetafeBarcelona manager Hansi Flick has offered several important updates ahead of the home clash against Getafe, with Gabriel Jesus in line to lead the attack and Frenkie de Jong expected to miss out despite returning to training.The German coach also discussed Joan Garcia’s fitness, Raphinha’s recurring injury concerns, Lamine Yamal’s development and the possibility of using Marc B
  
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• MK Dons end Mendez-Laing contract after assault charge

  09-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mendez-Laing joined MK Dons from Derby in May 2025 [Getty Images]Milton Keynes Dons have announced the termination of winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing's contract "by mutual consent" after he was charged with assault by beating.The 34-year-old, who denied the charge during an appearance at Cannock Magistrates' Court on 25 September, will stand trial at the same court on 7 January 2027.Mendez-Laing, who counts Rochdale, Cardiff and Peterborough among his former clubs, played 29 times for MK Dons afte
  
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• The latest Bundesliga market values 🤑💸

  09-10-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest Bundesliga market values 🤑💸Bayern are crushing everyone.Between the World Cup, the start of the season and the transfer windows, players' market values have been shaken up this summer.From new arrivals to dramatic drops and incredible rises, check out the new names and the most valuable squads in the Bundesliga, according to Transfermarkt's update this week.The 10 most valuable players in the Bundesliga10. Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund): €55 million9. Ismaël S
  
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• Stramaccioni: Dybala still ‘more influential’ than Nico Paz ahead of Como vs. Roma

  09-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stramaccioni: Dybala still ‘more influential’ than Nico Paz ahead of Como vs. RomaFormer Inter coach Andrea Stramaccioni feels Paulo Dybala is ‘slightly more influential’ for Roma than Nico Paz is for Como and predicts that the team that will ‘impose their own tempo’ will win at the Stadio Sinigaglia on Sunday.Serie A resumes this weekend with Sunday’s clash between Como and Roma as the big match of Round 6.Como lost their most recent game before the bre
  
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• Vincent Kompany wary of Augsburg threat: ‘We know it won’t be easy’

  09-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany wary of Augsburg threat: ‘We know it won’t be easy’Bayern Munich will seek revenge against Augsburg on Saturday. Last time out, Augsburg overturned a 1-0 deficit to claim a comeback victory, bringing an end to Bayern’s 27-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga.Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Vincent Kompany is ready to get back to action after a three week break. “I’d rather play every three days than what we’ve had for the last
  
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• Amanda Staveley urges Premier League to be cautious of their sanctions on Manchester City

  09-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amanda Staveley urges Premier League to be cautious of their sanctions on Manchester CityAmanda Staveley has urged the Premier League to take the high road when sanctioning Manchester City for their historic breach of financial rules.She argued that both parties should approach the situation with caution and find common ground that protects the future of English football, rather than risk a prolonged battle.Staveley helped broker an agreement for Abu Dhabi to take over City in a £200 milli
  
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• Newport stop sickness bug before facing Colchester

  09-10-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hayden Mullins succeeded Christian Fuchs as Newport County manager [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County have recovered from a sickness bug that led to players being ordered to stay away from training.The Exiles aim to extend their unbeaten run at Rodney Parade when they host Colchester United in League Two on Saturday (15:00 BST).Hayden Mullins' men head into the game in high spirits after a battling 0-0 draw at Gillingham last weekend.They earned a share of the spoils despite a virus that d
  
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• Watford defender Garrad joins Real Bedford on loan

  09-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford defender Garrad joins Real Bedford on loanWatford defender Grace Garrad has joined FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division club Real Bedford on loan.The Pirates announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning.The 23-year-old will spend the short-term with Real Bedford as she looks to get a regular run of games following injury.Watford signed Garrad last summer after she helped former club Ipswich Town to the FA Women’s National League So
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur receive huge boost as star closes in on injury return

  09-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur receive huge boost as star closes in on injury returnDejan Kulusevski Return Gives Tottenham Timely Lift Ahead of Manchester United ClashTottenham need good news, and Dejan Kulusevski has finally provided some.The Sweden international has moved another step closer to a long-awaited comeback after taking part in an 11-a-side training match at Hotspur Way. After 17 months out, more than 500 days on the sidelines, that matters. It does not guarantee an immediate return, but it con
  
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• Barrow midfielder Earing joins Hartlepool on loan

  09-10-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hartlepool United have signed Barrow midfielder Jack Earing on an initial short-term loan.Earing, 27, will be with the Pools for at least one month working under head coach Pete Wild, as he did earlier in his career at Halifax Town.The midfielder joined Barrow from Walsall in the summer of 2025 and played 32 times last season, but he has not featured at all for the Bluebirds in the National League this campaign.
  
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• Liverpool could finally sign Brazilian forward in January

  09-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could finally sign Brazilian forward in JanuaryLiverpool, Endrick and Cody Gakpo: Why Real Madrid Talent Could Reopen Transfer DebateLiverpool’s forward planning has rarely stood still in recent windows, and fresh reporting around Endrick adds another layer to an already complicated attacking picture. According to AS, the Brazil international is emerging as a realistic market opportunity amid uncertainty over his role at Real Madrid, with Milan also in the frame.That matters beca
  
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• Two names emerge as Milan’s January priorities

  09-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two names emerge as Milan’s January prioritiesLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan will continue pursuing Sporting CP defender Gonçalo Inácio and Real Madrid attacker Endrick in the January transfer window.Milan’s January transfer priorities are Gonçalo Inácio and Endrick, La Gazzetta dello Sport says.Milan transfers: Latest on Gonçalo Inácio and EndrickLEIRIA, PORTUGAL – JUNE 10: Goncalo Inacio of Portugal during the Internationa
  
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• POWER RANKINGS | How Bundesliga’s top and bottom 5 teams rank

  09-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  POWER RANKINGS | How Bundesliga’s top and bottom 5 teams rankFour matchdays in, and the Bundesliga table already presents a fascinating split: are we witnessing genuine tactical dominance, or are early-season statistical anomalies tricking us into false narratives? Here is the deep dive into the top, and bottom, five.Bundesliga Top 5 – Real dominance or early-season illusion?Borussia Dortmund (1st | 12 Pts | +7 GD)A maximum haul of 12 points from four matches paints a picture of flaw
  
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• Arsenal 27yo close to new long-term deal

  09-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 27yo close to new long-term dealDeclan Rice is close to agreeing a new contract with Arsenal, with the Gunners looking to tie him down for the long term.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reported for the BBC in midweek that Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term deal with Arsenal, with talks underway since March and the process now at an advanced stage.Mokbel writes that Rice would receive a significant increase on his current £240,000-a-week deal, putting him i
  
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• Mourinho maintains unwavering faith in Real Madrid superstar despite his poor form – report

  09-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho maintains unwavering faith in Real Madrid superstar despite his poor form – reportVinicius Junior may be enduring one of his most difficult starts to a season at Real Madrid, with the Brazilian looking like a pale shadow of his former self.However, his position in Jose Mourinho’s starting line-up remains secure. The Portuguese manager continues to believe in the Brazilian and is determined to help him rediscover his best form.According to AS, Mourinho considers Vinicius an e
  
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