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• Molina expected to start vs Como

  02-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Molina expected to start vs ComoMolina is currently working closely with Gian Piero Gasperini to regain top form. Against Inter, the former Atletico Madrid player showed the contribution he can make this season with a decisive headed assist for Manu Koné. Aside from the pass that allowed the French midfielder to score, there’s much more to him: pace, experience, and the ability to make an impact, even with long shots—a quality the Roman side have somewhat lacked. The 1998-born
  
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• Roma score 9 more goals, record 33 more shots than last year

  02-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma score 9 more goals, record 33 more shots than last yearRoma is increasingly in Gian Piero Gasperini’s image. They’ve started the season on a high note, with four wins and a draw in their first five league games. After a year of running in at a high level, the difference from last season is clear. The Grugliasco-born coach has refined certain mechanisms that are working wonderfully, allowing the Roman side to score 14 goals, bettered only by Inter. Analyzing their start to last s
  
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• Desailly backs Italy coach Mancini: ‘There’s nobody better to get through this crisis’

  02-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Desailly backs Italy coach Mancini: ‘There’s nobody better to get through this crisis’Marcel Desailly believes Italy’s rebuild is heading in the right direction, but warned that patience alone will not close the gap on the nations above them.Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, ahead of Friday’s meeting in Paris, the former France and Milan defender was blunt about the disparity in resources.“We have three national teams. France A
  
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• PSG’s Senny Mayulu out for several weeks

  02-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Senny Mayulu out for several weeksSenny Mayulu (20) will miss several weeks of action, Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed. The player sustained an injury while on France U21 duty earlier this week.Mayulu was forced off just before half-time of Les Bleuets’ 2-0 win over Estonia earlier this week. Speaking post-match, Gérald Baticle said that the PSG academy product was suffering from pain in his left thigh. His substitution was a precaution, with no risks taken. The midfi
  
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• Pro-Palestine protests interrupt Ireland draw with Austria

  02-10-2026 09:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland’s Nations League match with Austria was twice interrupted by pro-Palestine protestors on Thursday evening following the controversial decision to play against Israel during this international camp. Ireland’s players held a meeting last week and voted in favour of playing the scheduled matches against Israel despite opposition from supporters in Ireland who are against the conflict between Israel and Palestine in Gaza. They defeated Israel 3-0 last Sunday (Sept
  
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• Report: Former Liverpool star wanted by Real Madrid

  02-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Former Liverpool star wanted by Real MadridReal Madrid Tracking Jarell Quansah as Liverpool Face Major 2027 DecisionReal Madrid are showing serious interest in Jarell Quansah, according to Bild, with the Bayer Leverkusen defender emerging as one of the most closely watched young defenders in Europe. For Liverpool, this is the sort of update that will inevitably sharpen focus on a deal that may yet come back into view.Quansah, now 23, joined Leverkusen after the 2025 Under-21 European Cha
  
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• Real Madrid forward Carlos Espi makes Spain U21 history with five-goal masterclass: ‘A special night’

  02-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward Carlos Espi makes Spain U21 history with five-goal masterclass: ‘A special night’Carlos Espi has delivered another emphatic reminder of his goalscoring instincts, with the Real Madrid striker making history during Spain Under-21s’ extraordinary 13-0 victory over San Marino.Espi became the first player in Spain Under-21 history to score five goals in a single match.Remarkably, it was only his second appearance at this level and his first start, while he also
  
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• Ousmane Dembele reflects on Barcelona spell and reveals what Messi meant to him: ‘Saw some exceptional top players’

  02-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembele reflects on Barcelona spell and reveals what Messi meant to him: ‘Saw some exceptional top players’Ousmane Dembele has looked back on his Barcelona career with gratitude, with Lionel Messi standing out as one of the biggest influences on his time at the club.The Paris Saint-Germain forward arrived at Camp Nou in 2017 with enormous expectations after Barcelona paid €105 million to Borussia Dortmund for the 20-year-old, who was brought in following Neymar’s d
  
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• Julian Ward wanted £130m star for just £50m; Liverpool said no

  02-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward wanted £130m star for just £50m; Liverpool said noLiverpool sporting director Julian Ward was eager to sign a £130m player for a mere fraction of that. The Reds said no.Julian Ward is back in as Liverpool sporting director. He replaces Richard Hughes, who replaced Jorg Schmadtke, who replaced... Julian Ward.Ward had stepped down back in 2023, believing he wasn’t on the same page as Jurgen Klopp. Klopp (rightly) wielded a lot of power at the club, which natural
  
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• Florian Wirtz sends telling message to Liverpool teammates after Germany display

  02-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florian Wirtz sends telling message to Liverpool teammates after Germany displayFlorian Wirtz delivered a superb display as Germany secured a 2-0 win over Serbia in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday giving Jurgen Klopp his first victory as Germany head coach.Wirtz played a key role in the opening goal, striking the woodwork. The rebound fell to Tom Bischof, who drilled the ball into the roof of the net.The 23-year-old sealed the victory in the second half, drilling the ball into the bottom cor
  
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• 'You could be legends' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent

  02-10-2026 09:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is a moment in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' where Dorothy swaps her monochrome world for glorious, eye-opening technicolour the minute she touches down in the Land of Oz.The same could be said for the moment, should it happen, that Wakefield Trinity get their hands on the Super League trophy this Saturday after the Grand Final against Warrington Wolves.Metaphorically of course, but the achievements of that great club are still currently only to be seen in those black and white hues and
  
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• Today’s Papers: France vs Italy dominates as Zidane revisits Materazzi headbutt

  02-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: France vs Italy dominates as Zidane revisits Materazzi headbuttLa Gazzetta dello Sport‘Zizou, you again’ – France vs Italy in Paris is the front page, with the Nazionale facing Zidane 20 years on from the headbutt. Mancini: “They’re the best, but we’ll play them.”‘New Italy face the French test’ – Michael Olise, 24, and Alessandro Bastoni, 27, used to illustrate the gap, with kick-off at 20:45 in the Nations League
  
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• Kylian Mbappe injury: Real Madrid set clear plan with El Clasico in focus

  02-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe injury: Real Madrid set clear plan with El Clasico in focusReal Madrid are looking beyond Kylian Mbappe’s immediate return and towards the fixture that matters most at the end of October.According to SPORT, the club’s priority is to have Mbappe fully fit for the Clasico against Barcelona on October 25, rather than rushing him back for every match before then.The France international is currently recovering from a knee problem sustained during the international break.&nb
  
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• 'Widell claims Rangers player blocked Ibrox move' - gossip

  02-10-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Casper Widell remains with Excelsior after being linked with Rangers [Getty Images]Excelsior centre-half Casper Widell says his summer move to Rangers fell through because a player refused to leave, while Kilmarnock are reportedly close to signing goalkeeper Dave Richards.Excelsior centre-back Casper Widell has claimed he was close to joining Rangers this summer, but the 23-year-old says his move fell through after an unnamed player refused to leave Ibrox. (HD)Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin i
  
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• Daejeon Hana Citizen's now-traditional autumn revival could seal ACL again

  02-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daejeon Hana Citizen's now-traditional autumn revival could seal ACL againThere's a collective belief among some sections of the Daejeon Hana Citizen fan base that once autumn arrives, the team comes good again. Once the traditional calendar reaches ipchu - the traditional 13th solar term in the East Asian lunisolar calendar- Daejeon Hana Citizen get serious again and finish the campaign strongly.There's evidence to back that up. In the 2023 season, after a sticky patch from June 7th to Septembe
  
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• Barcelona send scout to watch €45m-rated defender with Real Madrid and Inter also interested

  02-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona send scout to watch €45m-rated defender with Real Madrid and Inter also interestedBarcelona are keeping a close eye on Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch as they continue searching for a young centre-back capable of fitting into Hansi Flick’s plans.According to Sky Germany, a Barcelona representative was present to watch the 20-year-old during Stuttgart’s meeting with Viking Stavanger. At the same time, Inter also sent an emissary to assess the German youth internati
  
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• ☕️ Jorge Jesus stands firm on Cristiano, Raphinha and Friday’s 5️⃣ stories

  02-10-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ Jorge Jesus stands firm on Cristiano, Raphinha and Friday’s 5️⃣ storiesOn a Friday shaped by the hangover from the latest revelations in the Negreira Case and Cristiano Ronaldo’s walkout in Portugal, these are the five main talking points around which the day could revolve.
  🚑 What’s going on with Raphinha?Raphinha’s last three injuries have all been in the same area and while on duty with Brazil. Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona
  
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• Roma to prepare new advance for Endrick in January

  02-10-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to prepare new advance for Endrick in JanuaryRoma were close to signing Endrick this summer. What caused the deal to fall through? Mourinho’s intervention, asking the Real Madrid striker to wait a little longer before leaving. The 2006-born player therefore stayed put in Spain with the intention of convincing the Special One. He hasn’t succeeded, at least so far. Endrick, in fact, played only four minutes in the final minutes of the match against Elche. The injury he suffered at
  
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• Gvardiol did not want to leave City after Barcelona enquiry

  02-10-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gvardiol did not want to leave City after Barcelona enquiryBarcelona made an enquiry about Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol last season, but the Croatia international was clear he did not want to leave, the BBC report. The account, which cites Mundo Deportivo, describes a past approach rather than a bid or an active negotiation.No fee, agreement or current talks are established in the report. For Barcelona, the story is therefore a glimpse of defensive recruitment interest, not con
  
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• Liverpool have already found their next Alexander Isak

  02-10-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have already found their next Alexander IsakLast term, the Reds broke their transfer record twice after they brought Florian Wirtz and the Sweden international in.Isak has been a key cog in the Reds' attack this season but, during the 2025-26 campaign, he spent most of it side-lined due to injury.Liverpool's fanbase thought that, after he got a full pre-season out of the way that he'd avoid getting injured but, while away on international duty, he's had to be sent back to L4 to do reha
  
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• Euro 2016 memories aplenty - but O'Neill focused on future

  02-10-2026 09:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael O'Neill guided Northern Ireland to a famous win over Ukraine at Euro 2016 [Getty Images]Whenever Northern Ireland face Ukraine, it is inevitable that the memories start coming back.The hail stones that halted the game, the Gareth McAuley header, Niall McGinn wheeling away in pure elation and the endless renditions of 'Will Grigg's on fire'.Whether you were at the game or watching at home, it's hard to believe 10 years have passed since that famous day in France at Euro 2016.But for Micha
  
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• Sir Alex Ferguson opens up on ‘frightening’ brain haemorrhage

  02-10-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up about his ordeal after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2018 and admitted he was “terrified”. Ferguson is wildly regarded as the greatest manager of Man United and, possibly the Premier League as a whole, having won 13 top-flight titles during his time in charge between 1986 and 2013.He also won two Champions League titles, five FA Cups, the League Cup four times and added the Club World Cup, European Super Cup, European Cup Wi
  
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• Sevilla manager names Barcelona the best team in Spain: ‘They are very hungry’

  02-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sevilla manager names Barcelona the best team in Spain: ‘They are very hungry’Barcelona have made an explosive start to the 2026/27 season, and Sevilla manager Luis Garcia Plaza believes there is little debate over where Hansi Flick’s side currently stands in Spanish football.Speaking to El Larguero, Garcia Plaza described Barcelona as the best team in Spain and pointed to their hunger as one of the reasons behind their early-season dominance.“Barça, as of today, i
  
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• Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho denies making comments about Cristiano Ronaldo and Portuguese Federation: ‘Too many fake news’

  02-10-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho denies making comments about Cristiano Ronaldo and Portuguese Federation: ‘Too many fake news’Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to shut down chatter about his comments with regard to Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese Football Federation.Portugal have undergone a significant change, with Jorge Jesus taking the reins and having a fall-out with Cristiano Ronaldo.Interestingly, Mourinho was offered the job but turned it down in favou
  
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• Hallgrimsson marvels at 'magical' Parrott's solo goal

  02-10-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parrott scored a sublime solo goal and a penalty in Republic of Ireland's 2-2 draw against Austria [Getty Images]"There aren't many players that can do what he did."Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson succinctly summarised the brilliance of in-form striker Troy Parrott for his first goal in their Uefa Nations League 2-2 draw with Austria in Dublin.Having been fed the ball by Adam Idah around 20 yards from goal, Parrott stalled for a second and even gestured for support around him before
  
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• Cristante set to miss 3 weeks of action with knee injury

  02-10-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristante set to miss 3 weeks of action with knee injuryBryan Cristante, the man least expected, has been taken out. For Gasperini, the Giallorossi midfielder is a sure thing; in fact, he’s been the most used outfield player this season. The number 4 guarantees balance and physicality. The Grugliasco-based coach, after a quiet first half of the break, has lost a key midfielder. The 1995-born player had withdrawn from the Italy squad due to lumbago, while he was sidelined this week with a k
  
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• Liverpool heading towards controversial transfer, Andoni Iraola might be furious

  02-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool heading towards controversial transfer, Andoni Iraola might be furiousLiverpool are hurtling towards a controversial transfer. One that may have Andoni Iraola - and fans - scratching their heads.Liverpool had a strange old summer. They lost three key players in Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate and arguably didn't replace any of them.Konate has the most obvious 'replacement'. Jeremy Jacquet has taken on his role and done so brilliantly, though the 21-year-old was signed
  
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• Former Barcelona target names Cubarsi among world’s future greats and backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or

  02-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona target names Cubarsi among world’s future greats and backs Yamal for Ballon d’OrLuka Vuskovic has seen enough of Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal to understand why Barcelona are building so much around their teenage stars.The Croatia centre-back was on the receiving end of Spain’s 4-1 victory in the Nations League and left the game with an even greater appreciation for the two Barcelona players.Vuskovic made a point of approaching Cubarsi after the final whistle, a
  
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• The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up

  02-10-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Djamal Ziane is a three-time league champion – but he does not always feel like it.This summer, for the second year in a row and for the third time in seven seasons, the Lokomotive Leipzig captain hoisted the trophy into the air having led his team to the title in the Regional League Northeast, the fourth tier of German football.But the memory is tinged with frustration because, just as in 2025 and 2020, Lokomotive's league title did not lead to promotion.While the other regional champions
  
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• Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes stars in Portugal’s victory over Denmark

  02-10-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes stars in Portugal’s victory over DenmarkPortugal maintained their perfect Nations League record with a 4-2 victory over Denmark on Thursday.Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was the standout performer as Portugal made it three wins out of three in the competition.Portugal scored an early goal through Joao Cancelo. Mikkel Damsgaard equalised soon before Fernandes helped to restore their advantage.The 32-year-old delivered a delightful t
  
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