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• Micah Richards ‘absolutely devastated’ after Man City guilty verdict

  30-09-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Manchester City defender Micah Richards has expressed his utter devastation following the Premier League’s severe findings against his former club.The top-flight authority concluded that the club engaged in a scheme worth close to £1bn, using “sham” arrangements to artificially inflate revenue or reduce expenditure in order to bypass league and UEFA financial regulations.Significant disciplinary actions now hang over the eight-time Premier League champions, though City
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | France 1-1 Italy: Les Bleus held to Nations League draw for Zinédine Zidane’s first game in charge on home soil

  02-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | France 1-1 Italy: Les Bleus held to Nations League draw for Zinédine Zidane’s first game in charge on home soilUEFA Nations League, Matchday 3, 02/10/2026France and Italy shared the spoils as Alessandro Bastoni cancelled out Michael Olise’s brilliant free-kick. Les Bleus lacked an edge in the final third against Roberto Mancini’s world-class defenders.The MatchOn the back of two away wins to Türkiye and Belgium, Zinédine Zidane returned on ho
  
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• Nations League | France 1-1 Italy: Bastoni seals impressive result in Paris

  02-10-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League | France 1-1 Italy: Bastoni seals impressive result in ParisItaly earned a prestigious 1-1 draw away to Zinedine Zidane’s France, as Alessandro Bastoni cancelled out the Michael Olise effort, with Dayot Upamecano sent off.The Azzurri made only two changes from the side that won 4-1 in Turkiye, bringing back Riccardo Calafiori at left-back and Moise Kean for the injured Giacomo Raspadori, but the midfield remained intact with Nicolò Barella surprisingly benched after t
  
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• Massive blow for Liverpool, Real Madrid given green light to steal star

  02-10-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Massive blow for Liverpool, Real Madrid given green light to steal starLiverpool heave been dealt a real blow. Real Madrid now have a golden opportunity to steal an enormous talent from the Reds' clutches.Liverpool cannot escape Real Madrid in the transfer market and it's reached comical levels, quite honestly. The most blatant example is with the Reds' own players, of course.Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate have both gone there in the last two summers. Real Madrid are now linked with
  
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• Italy hold on in Paris, end France's 100% in Nations League

  02-10-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy hold on in Paris, end France's 100% in Nations LeagueTwo more matches continued the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League this Friday (2).At home, Belgium thrashed Turkey 3-0, with goals from De Bruyne (twice) and Lukaku.After bouncing back from last round’s defeat, the Belgians now sit second in Group 1 with six points.Turkey, meanwhile, are still without a point and remain bottom of the group.
  In Paris, meanwhile, Italy and France drew 1-1, with Olise opening the scoring for the hosts early
  
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• Watch: Northern Ireland claim fine win away to Ukraine - reaction

  02-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2FT: Ukraine 0-3 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Ciaron Brown bundles in first Northern Ireland goal and Isaac Price adds second in fine first halfUkraine mistakes hands Brown a second and NI a third in second halfNI top of group with seven points from three games Watch: Northern Ireland claim fine win away to Ukraine - reaction
  
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• Garnacho scores as Villa hit back to beat Sevilla

  02-10-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Alejandro Garnacho scored as Aston Villa beat Sevilla in the Antonio Puerta Trophy.The on-loan Chelsea forward - who has played just 31 minutes this season - struck in the second half to help Villa ease to a 3-1 victory. Isaac Romero opened the scoring after the break but Ross Barkley levelled before Garnacho scored and Max Jenner added a third.Garnacho has been left on the bench for Villa's last four games but started at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium on Friday. The friendly ma
  
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• Leeds United Handed 10-Goal Blueprint For Forgotten Star: Should Farke Act?

  02-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Handed 10-Goal Blueprint For Forgotten Star: Should Farke Act?Leeds United could have a 10-goal attacking option sitting on the bench, with former Wales international Robert Earnshaw identifying exactly what Dan James must change to improve his contribution under Daniel Farke.Leeds United: Earnshaw identifies James’s route to 10 goalsThe winger has endured a frustrating start to the Premier League campaign, collecting just 52 minutes across three substitute appearances without
  
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• Michael Owen defends his choice to join Manchester United after dramatic Liverpool exit

  02-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Owen defends his choice to join Manchester United after dramatic Liverpool exitMichael Owen Shares His True Thoughts On His Controversial Liverpool ExitLiverpool supporters can accept a lot. They can accept a player wanting a new challenge. They can accept elite clubs circling. They can even accept a move abroad if the circumstances make sense. What they do not accept, and rarely forget, is a player crossing a line they consider non-negotiable.That is why the reaction to Trent Alexander-
  
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• Mancini’s reaction to Olise goal vs. Italy revealed: ‘Nothing else you can do’

  02-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini’s reaction to Olise goal vs. Italy revealed: ‘Nothing else you can do’Roberto Mancini and his staff ‘threw their hands up’ after seeing France star Michael Olise score the opening goal from a free kick in a Nations League game between Italy and France.Italy visit France in the third round of the Nations League group phase tonight. The first half ended 0-0, but Les Bleus broke the deadlock after the break with a fantastic Olise free-kick.BURSA, TURKEY –
  
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• 📸 Olise hits screamer vs. Italy to continue incredible run of form 🔥

  02-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Olise hits screamer vs. Italy to continue incredible run of form 🔥Michael Olise was the assist king at the World Cup but has become France's go-to goal man in the absence of the injured Kylian Mbappé. And he did it tonight again in stunning style to give Les Bleus a short-lived lead against Italy. 
  Roberto Mancini's side had done well to keep the French out for the opening 55 minutes but they - and specifically Gianluigi Donnarumma - could not do nothing t
  
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• Watch: Brown scores bizarre third for NI against Ukraine

  02-10-2026 22:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine 0-3 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Ciaron Brown bundles in first Northern Ireland goal and Isaac Price adds second in fine first halfUkraine mistakes hands Brown a second and NI a third in second halfWatch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Watch: Brown scores bizarre third for NI against Ukraine
  
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• 📸 Mamma mia, Mr Olise! Bayern star scores wondergoal against Italy

  02-10-2026 22:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Mamma mia, Mr Olise! Bayern star scores wondergoal against ItalyFrom an Italian perspective, that was simply bitter. After the Squadra Azzurra managed to go toe-to-toe with France for almost an hour, it has now happened. Bayern superstar Michael Olise unleashed a magical strike, right into the heart of the Italians. That was how the classy technician converted a direct free kick in breathtaking fashion, tucking it just under the crossbar — Donnarumma could only watch. W
  
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• Liverpool Are Among The Clubs Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?

  02-10-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Among The Clubs Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Liverpool are among the clubs keeping tabs on Club Tijuana youngster Gilberto Mora. It has been claimed that the Reds would have to pay up to £40m to land the Mexico international, but are facing competition from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in pursuit of him.Mora’s Impressive Rise In Mexican FootballMora has enjoy
  
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• USMNT, Mexico, Canada in focus: Whose men's national team's future is brightest ahead of friendlies?

  02-10-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCACAF had a summer at the 2026 World Cup, as tri-hosts Mexico, the United States, and Mexico put out the stage and then showed well, as perceived minnows Haiti, Curacao, and Panama all had their moments despite finishing in the bottom of their groups.Home soil aside, however, there's no question that the North American sides remain the class of the confederation heading into a new four-year World Cup cycle.MORE — USMNT vs Mexico predicted lineupsSheer size plays its part here, no doubt,
  
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• Thomas Tuchel provides Arsenal injury update after England scare

  02-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel provides Arsenal injury update after England scareEzri Konsa Injury Update Gives England and Arsenal Timely BoostEngland have one problem eased before the trip to Croatia. Ezri Konsa is back in training, back in contention and, by the sound of it, back in Thomas Tuchel’s thinking for Saturday.Konsa had missed England’s 2-0 win over the Czech Republic after suffering a minor issue in the aftermath of the 3-2 defeat to Spain, a match he started. It was enough to keep him
  
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• Barcelona Await UEFA Review After Real Madrid Sends Negreira Documents

  02-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Await UEFA Review After Real Madrid Sends Negreira DocumentsUEFA has announced an investigation into Barcelona after receiving substantial documents from Real Madrid concerning the Negreira case, according to Managing Madrid’s report on Thursday, October 1. The governing body says its Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors will assess the material as part of an ongoing review; the announcement establishes neither wrongdoing by Barcelona nor a sanction.The case involves José Ma
  
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• ‘We will have to be strong again’ – Chelsea boss Bompastor mindful of West Ham’s threats

  02-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We will have to be strong again’ – Chelsea boss Bompastor mindful of West Ham’s threatsChelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor says that her side will need to put in another strong performance when they travel to West Ham United this weekend.The Blues travel to The Chigwell Construction Stadium to take on The Hammers in their latest Barclays Women’s Super League match.When speaking to the media in the pre-match press conference, Chelsea boss Bompastor highlighted the da
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bournemouth Forward: Is He Worth The Fight?

  02-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bournemouth Forward: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, The Sun mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are locked in a three-way battle for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. It has been claimed that Spurs have to compete with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to land the French attacker next year.Kroupi’s Impressive Numbers In The Premier League Last SeasonKroupi enjoyed a decent run of form at the English club in
  
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• Gasperini: “I came to Roma to build something new.”

  02-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: “I came to Roma to build something new.”Gian Piero Gasperini spoke from the Trento Sports Festival. From individuals to his relationship with the fans, through memories and the future. On his arrival in Rome: “Everyone was eagerly awaiting my first training session, especially me, who was embarking on a new adventure, but also the players who arrived extremely well-prepared, perhaps even a little fearful of my preparation. The first thing I expressed? To go and get t
  
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• England’s Manchester City players worried about future after club’s guilty verdict, Thomas Tuchel says

  02-10-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel says Manchester City’s England players are anxious following their club’s guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules, but he would still select them even if the club suffers relegation.City face an uncertain future after an independent panel found them guilty of severe financial breaches, though they have appealed, claiming to hold "irrefutable evidence" of their innocence.The issue has unfolded during the international window, with City members Marc Gu
  
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• Liverpool have found their own Declan Rice

  02-10-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have found their own Declan RiceLiverpool are currently sixth in the Premier League. So far, the Anfield outfit are seven games into the 2026-27 season across all competitions and, for now, they're still unbeaten.Obviously, since Andoni Iraola was only appointed in July, there are still a couple of teething problems that need to be solved but, once they're done and out of the way, things should be able to run a lot smoother.However, some of these problems can't just be fixed overnight
  
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• Roma CEO John Galantic: “Roma has always been my passion.”

  02-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma CEO John Galantic: “Roma has always been my passion.”Roma CEO John Galantic spoke at the Trento Sports Festival. The Giallorossi manager addressed a wide range of topics, from his relationship with the Friedkins to news about the new stadium in Pietralata. On his early days in Rome: “My adventure began on the first day of training camp in Wales. I threw myself into the busy transfer market, with a demanding colleague by my side (Gasperini, ed.). It was a baptism of fire. A
  
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• Watch: Clinical NI hold two-goal lead over Ukraine at half-time

  02-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine 0-2 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Ciaron Brown bundles in first Northern Ireland goal and Isaac Price adds secondWatch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Watch: Clinical NI hold two-goal lead over Ukraine at half-time
  
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• Watch: Clinical NI hold two-goal lead over Ukraine

  02-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine 0-2 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Ciaron Brown bundles in first Northern Ireland goal and Isaac Price adds secondWatch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Watch: Clinical NI hold two-goal lead over Ukraine
  
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• Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection

  02-10-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City is set to lose his witness protection despite his fears he could be assassinated.Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto released a tranche of confidential football documents, including emails and financial records relating to the English Premier League side.In 2018, he shared documents with German magazine Der Spiegel, which used them for investigations into City's finances and alle
  
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• Liverpool dealt blow in hopes of landing midfielder in January

  02-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool dealt blow in hopes of landing midfielder in JanuaryLiverpool Transfer Latest as Bournemouth Resist January Moves for Alex Scott, Rayan and Eli Junior KroupiLiverpool’s recruitment picture is beginning to sharpen ahead of January, and one potential route now looks particularly difficult. According to BBC Sport, Bournemouth have no intention of opening the door to mid-season departures for Alex Scott, Rayan or Eli Junior Kroupi, three names who have been increasingly discussed in
  
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• Door 'shut' on Barrow captain Williams returning

  02-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MJ Williams joined Barrow from MK Dons in January 2025 [Getty Images]Barrow manager Adam Murray says the door is currently "shut" on captain MJ Williams getting back into the team.Williams was named as skipper ahead of the season by Murray, and started in seven of their first eight matches.But the 30-year-old midfielder was sent-off in the defeat to Solihull Moors on 15 September for two yellow cards and he has not played since.In the subsequent three matches, Barrow have won them all to climb i
  
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• Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Talented Defender: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?

  02-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Talented Defender: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on Benfica defender Tomas Araujo. It has been mentioned that the Blues would have to compete with Manchester United in the race to land the Portuguese talent next year.Araujo’s Decent Form In Portuguese FootballAraujo has enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club this season as he has put in a handful of i
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign Bayern Munich defender

  02-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign Bayern Munich defenderTottenham Transfer News: Kim Min-jae Interest Grows as Bayern Munich Weigh SaleTottenham’s search for defensive authority could yet lead them back towards Kim Min-jae, with TeamTalk reporting that Bayern Munich are prepared to consider a sale if the conditions are right. The South Korea international remains under contract until 2028, yet his place in the pecking order has shifted and that has naturally alerted a number of clu
  
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