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• Mbappé Exit Talk Grows as Real Madrid Criticism Intensifies

  08-10-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé Exit Talk Grows as Real Madrid Criticism IntensifiesCriticism of Kylian Mbappé’s conduct and situation at Real Madrid is intensifying in France, with MARCA reporting on 8 October that L’Équipe and RMC Sport journalist Daniel Riolo have raised concerns about his communication and future at the club. Separately, Transfermarkt reported on 7 October that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Manchester City attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, though neither a M
  
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• Will Carrick Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham Hotspur

  08-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Carrick Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Tottenham HotspurManchester United will entertain Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford this Saturday as they look to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils managed to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Fulham before the international break, so they would be keen on getting back to winning ways in the league.Michael Carrick will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep
  
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• Lautaro, Paz and Serie A stars send messages to Messi after international retirement

  08-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro, Paz and Serie A stars send messages to Messi after international retirementAll of the Serie A stars involved with the Argentina national team squad, including the likes of Lautaro Martinez, Nico Paz and Franco Mastantuono, have sent messages to Lionel Messi following his retirement from international football earlier this week: ‘You were, you are and always will be the greatest of all time’.Seven Serie A players were called up to the Argentina national team squad for Messi&r
  
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• Germany women’s national team hit by further withdrawals ahead of Australia friendly

  08-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany women’s national team hit by further withdrawals ahead of Australia friendlyGermany Women’s national team head coach Christian Wück faces mounting personnel problems ahead of Friday’s friendly against Australia, with Lea Schüller now also doubtful through illness. The 28-year-old striker is currently dealing with an infection and may miss Germany’s first match in more than four months.There remains some hope that Schüller could recover in time for F
  
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• Barcelona finalise teenage academy product’s contract until 2030 – report

  08-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona finalise teenage academy product’s contract until 2030 – reportAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona have completed the renewal of breakout teenage prospect Xavi Espart, confirming a deal that had been widely expected within the club’s environment. The Catalan giants had already hinted at the agreement through sporting director Deco during the recent members’ assembly, with the deal now understood to be fully secured. New deal until 2030Until now, Espart had been on
  
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• Premier League star claims Liverpool’s atmosphere is ‘overrated’

  08-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League star claims Liverpool’s atmosphere is ‘overrated’Tom Cairney’s Anfield Atmosphere Claim Sparks Debate as Liverpool’s Home Edge Comes Under ReviewThere are some things in football that live somewhere between truth and folklore. Anfield atmosphere sits firmly in that category. It has broken teams, lifted Liverpool sides that looked beaten, and turned ordinary moments into something bigger. That is why Tom Cairney’s latest verdict lands with a bit
  
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• Liverpool interested in move for South American forward

  08-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool interested in move for South American forwardLiverpool transfer latest as Nicolás Scotti emerges on elite club shortlistsLiverpool are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Nicolás Scotti, the teenage winger from Defensor Sporting whose rapid rise in Uruguay is beginning to attract serious international attention. According to TeamTalk, the 16-year-old has gone from youth prospect to a player under active observation from some of Europe’s biggest sides.Scotti, born
  
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• Joan Garcia, Martin And Adeyemi To Start | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Getafe

  08-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Garcia, Martin And Adeyemi To Start | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs GetafeBarcelona will welcome Getafe at the Nou Camp this Saturday as they look to secure maximum points at home in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to earn an impressive 3-1 win away at Sevilla before the international break, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Hansi Flick will set his men up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first XI for this clash. Both Joan Ga
  
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• Gigio Donnarumma’s agent reveals Manchester City chaos changes nothing

  08-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gigio Donnarumma’s agent reveals Manchester City chaos changes nothingLast week, Manchester City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was being linked with a shock return to the Serie A, as Juventus and Inter have been monitoring his situation.The key behind a possible move was going to be the Citizens’ legal trouble, as they’ve been found guilty of 114 charges in the Premier League. The two Italian sides have been keen on taking advantage of this chaos.Donnarumma’s agent Enzo Rai
  
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• Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos takes his first steps towards becoming a coach

  08-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos takes his first steps towards becoming a coachIn a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos backIt is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kro
  
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• Maresca breaks silence on Man City charges ahead of Liverpool clash: ‘We don’t care about the noise’

  08-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maresca breaks silence on Man City charges ahead of Liverpool clash: ‘We don’t care about the noise’Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has insisted he and his players refuse to be distracted by the noise around the club’s financial charges ahead of Sunday’s huge clash with Liverpool.City return to Premier League action at Anfield on Sunday afternoon after a three-week international break, with the club’s financial case still dominating the headlines.However, Ma
  
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• Gyokeres, Mosquera And Lewis-Skelly To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds United

  08-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gyokeres, Mosquera And Lewis-Skelly To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds UnitedArsenal will welcome Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday as they look to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners suffered a tough 3-0 loss away at Brighton and Hove Albion before the international break, so they would be desperate to put in a much-improved showing this weekend.Mikel Arteta will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few
  
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• Bayern goalkeeping talent Leonard Prescott (17) courted by Chelsea and USMNT

  08-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern goalkeeping talent Leonard Prescott (17) courted by Chelsea and USMNTBayern Munich face an increasingly complicated decision over highly-rated goalkeeper Leonard Prescott as interest in the 17-year-old continues to grow both at club and international level. Transfermarkt reports that Chelsea and Juventus remain strongly interested in the New York-born German-American, while several Bundesliga clubs have also explored the possibility of signing him.Bayern want to extend Prescott’s co
  
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• Barcelona-linked Dutch midfield prospect closing in on renewal with current club

  08-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked Dutch midfield prospect closing in on renewal with current clubKees Smit happens to be one of the most exciting young talents coming through in Dutch football in recent years. The 20-year-old starlet, who plays for AZ Alkmaar, has been constantly linked with a move to big club over the past couple of years, with both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid being touted as potential destinations.In fact, the Dutch midfielder has never hidden the fact that he admires Barça and would l
  
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• ✍️Starlet secured: Xavi Espart signs new Barcelona deal

  08-10-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍️Starlet secured: Xavi Espart signs new Barcelona dealFC Barcelona have reached an agreement with academy graduate Xavi Espart to extend his contract until June 30, 2030. The contract will be formally signed in the coming days alongside president Joan Laporta.Development and debut under Flick's guidanceHaving joined La Masia in the summer of 2015, the young footballer made his first-team debut under Hansi Flick in March 2026, in the Champions League clash against Newcastle at St. J
  
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• Liverpool remain in the race to sign South American wonderkid

  08-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool remain in the race to sign South American wonderkidLiverpool Transfer Interest in Nicolás Scotti Grows Amid Elite European CompetitionLiverpool are among the clubs keeping a close watch on Nicolás Scotti, the highly rated Defensor Sporting winger whose rise in Uruguay has quickly pushed him onto major European recruitment lists. TeamTalk report that the 16-year-old is firmly on Liverpool’s radar, although any move remains some distance away.Scotti, born in 2009, is
  
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• Real Madrid, Barcelona best placed to sign Man United gem as total cost could exceed €10-15 million

  08-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid, Barcelona best placed to sign Man United gem as total cost could exceed €10-15 millionThings seem to be heating up with regard to the future of wantaway Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel.Real Madrid are one of the clubs pursuing the teenage wonderkid, who has made it clear that he does not wish to continue with the Premier League club.Apart from Los Blancos, other top European clubs like FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain also remain keen on the English sta
  
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• Allegri plots Napoli tactical switch after nightmare injury pile-up

  08-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri plots Napoli tactical switch after nightmare injury pile-upThursday’s reports claim that Massimiliano Allegri is plotting a return to a back three after an unfortunate pile-up of injuries during the extra-long September-October international break.Napoli are back in Serie A action on October 10 at home against the high-flying Frosinone, but will have to go without several of their key first-team players.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Billy Gilmour of SSC Napoli celebrates af
  
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• PSG confirm Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be rested ahead of Ligue 1 return

  08-10-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG confirm Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be rested ahead of Ligue 1 returnParis Saint-Germain have confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes have been granted additional rest following an agreement between the coaching staff and sporting management.The French champions announced on Thursday that both players would spend several days away from training before returning at different stages over the weekend.Dembele is scheduled to resume training on Saturday, October 10, while Mendes w
  
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• Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Goncalo Ramos after Portugal heroics

  08-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Goncalo Ramos after Portugal heroicsSerie A side Milan paid a hefty amount to land Goncalo Ramos in the summer and manager Ruben Amorim has now backed him to succeed.The striker has found a fine vein of form for Portugal in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring three times during the international break.He hasn’t always clicked at Milan, finding the net just once in the Serie A so far after making an impression in pre-season. But his general link-up has be
  
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• Enzo Maresca breaks silence after Man City found guilty of financial breaches

  08-10-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has insisted he trusts completely in his bosses at Manchester City and that the mood in his squad is fantastic – even though the club have been found guilty of 114 charges of breaching financial rules and face potentially huge punishments.An independent commission ruled that City had “sham” contracts and that their disguised funding amounted to more than £900m over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.But while City could be expelled from the Premier Leag
  
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• Report: Milan could seek Nico Paz-style deal with Real Madrid for Endrick

  08-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan could seek Nico Paz-style deal with Real Madrid for EndrickThursday’s reports claim that Brazil international Endrick is open to the idea of joining Milan on loan in January and the latest updates claim that the Rossoneri could look to negotiate a deal similar to the one that saw Nico Paz join Como from Real Madrid.Report: Milan interested in Endrick, not just on a short-term loanAccording to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Endrick has told Milan that they would be his
  
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• Palestra, Hato And Caicedo To Start | 3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

  08-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra, Hato And Caicedo To Start | 3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs BournemouthChelsea will welcome Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge this Saturday as they look to earn a good result at home in the Premier League. The Blues suffered a tough 3-0 loss away at Brentford before the international break, so they would be eager to put in a better showing this weekend.Xabi Alonso will opt for the 3-4-3 formation and is expected to make a few changes to his starting XI for this clash. Marco Palestra, Jo
  
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• Julian Nagelsmann back on RB Leipzig radar amid Martin Demichelis’ inconsistent start

  08-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Nagelsmann back on RB Leipzig radar amid Martin Demichelis’ inconsistent startJulian Nagelsmann has reportedly returned to the thinking of some RB Leipzig decision-makers as pressure begins to build on head coach Martín Demichelis. Sky Austria reports that Nagelsmann remains highly regarded within the wider Red Bull organization and is viewed by some officials as a potential option should the Bundesliga outfit eventually decide to make another coaching change.There are curren
  
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• Analysing Arsenal women player minutes so far

  08-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Analysing Arsenal women player minutes so farThe minutes show how Renee Slegers has used her squad so far, and raises questions about several summer signings and senior players.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesNow that the first block of games is finished, we can look at the players’ minutes and performances across the first seven matches, which yielded two wins, three draws and two defeats.Arsenal have already used 22 players this season. The following players have no minutes but h
  
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• Skubala hopes to have Dickie back before Christmas

  08-10-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City hope to have centre-back Rob Dickie back before Christmas with the injury that saw him carried off against Lincoln City last month not as "sinister" as first thought, said manager Michael Skubala. Dickie went down clutching his knee midway through the second half against the Imps and was stretchered off after receiving treatment on the pitch, with the condition of his injury not known prior to the international break."It's not as bad as we first thought, so that's great," Skubala sa
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur ready to replace summer transfer flop with La Liga star

  08-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur ready to replace summer transfer flop with La Liga starTottenham Transfer Latest: Roberto Fernandez Emerges as Spurs’ Top Striker TargetTottenham’s early-season problems have already forced attention towards the next transfer window, and the clearest area under review appears to be centre-forward. After a summer of major spending and significant squad turnover, Spurs are still searching for a reliable attacking focal point, with TeamTalk reporting that Espanyol stri
  
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• Liverpool receive green light to sign midfielder for just £26m

  08-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive green light to sign midfielder for just £26mLiverpool Transfer News: Cher Ndour Emerging as Midfield TargetLiverpool are monitoring Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, with the Italian publication La Repubblica reporting that the 22 year old has attracted interest from both the Reds and Juventus.The report provides an intriguing name for Liverpool supporters to consider as Andoni Iraola begins shaping his squad and assessing where further additions could be required. Ndour
  
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• Jose Mourinho looks back on Roma spell and explains sacking

  08-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho looks back on Roma spell and explains sackingJose Mourinho’s Real Madrid will take on Serie A giants Roma in what will be an emotional clash for the Portuguese. He still holds the spell in the Italian capital close to his heart and he spoke about all of it in an interview with Corriere dello Sport.Mourinho shed light on his connection with Roma, making it clear that the Europa final was key to all of it but also brought about his downfall.He said: “The Budapest final is
  
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• Barcelona, Real Madrid leading race for Man United prodigy; deal could cost €10-15 million

  08-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona, Real Madrid leading race for Man United prodigy; deal could cost €10-15 millionJJ Gabriel has been the talk of the town in recent weeks after stopping training with Manchester United and making it clear that he wants to leave the club.Given the 16-year-old prodigy’s talent and potential, almost every top club in Europe is eyeing a move for the youngster, with FC Barcelona also very much involved.Even though Barça sporting director Deco issued comments distancing the
  
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