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• NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'

  09-10-2026 23:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a 2027 Women's World Cup play-off semi-final have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 defeat at Inver Park.Underdogs heading into the first-leg tie, the hosts were well beaten and face a mammoth task to overturn the deficit in Tuesday's return in Portimao.McArdle, who took over as Northern Ireland manager in March, felt there were positives in the defeat, but said the scoreline was "sore" and "it hurts"."It fee
  
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• Skubala happy with Bristol City's point at Charlton

  10-10-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City manager Michael Skubala [Getty Images]Bristol City manager Michael Skubala spoke to BBC Radio Bristol after his side draw 1-1 at Charlton Athletic to maintain their fine recent run.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.Latest Bristol City news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Official: Italian Referees Association elect new President Massini

  10-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Italian Referees Association elect new President MassiniThe Italian Referees’ Association (AIA) have elected Francesco Massini as their new President, narrowly beating Carlo Pacifici in the vote.The general assembly was held today and the election was sealed at the second vote in Rome.Italian referees in chaosBERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 12: Referee Simone Sozza checks the pitch side VAR monitor during the Serie A match between Atalanta and AS Roma at Gewiss Stadium on May 12, 2025
  
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• Calafiori scores in Beckham boots as Arsenal fight back: ‘My goal is to play is as many positions as possible’

  10-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calafiori scores in Beckham boots as Arsenal fight back: ‘My goal is to play is as many positions as possible’Riccardo Calafiori sparked Arsenal’s comeback against Leeds United on Saturday, and he did it in boots honouring one of English football’s most famous goals.As noted by LiveScore, the Italy defender was the first player to wear and score in Adidas’ new David Beckham Predators. The special edition marks 25 years since Beckham’s free-kick against Greece
  
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• Three things we learnt from Bundesliga Matchday 5 – Manuel Neuer’s time is up, Hamburg have turned a corner, and Bayer Leverkusen are fun

  10-10-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things we learnt from Bundesliga Matchday 5 – Manuel Neuer’s time is up, Hamburg have turned a corner, and Bayer Leverkusen are funThe Bundesliga returned following the international break with Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen, and Niko Kovac’s side would throw away a two-goal lead in the final 10 minutes of the game to draw 2-2 and bring to an end their 100% start to the season.Saturday afternoon saw Augsburg host Bayern Munich in a Bavarian ‘derby’, Hoffen
  
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• Derry City book place in FAI Cup final with Galway win

  10-10-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish FAI CupGalway United 0 - 2 Derry City FTMichael Duffy scored twice as Derry City kept their hopes of securing European football alive [Getty Images]Michael Duffy scored twice as Derry City booked their place in a third FAI Cup final in five years with a composed 2-0 victory over Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park.Duffy struck in the 26th minute and doubled the Candystripes' advantage in first-half stoppage time.Derry, who lifted the trophy in 2022 but lost to Drogheda United in the decider
  
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• Aston Villa ready to pay £17.4m to sign new striker

  10-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa ready to pay £17.4m to sign new strikerAston Villa Weigh Kevin Viveros Move as Striker Plans Continue to EvolveAston Villa’s work in the market may not be finished, despite already reshaping their forward line this summer. After the departure of Ollie Watkins and the arrival of Nicolas Jackson, there is still active interest in Athletico Paranaense striker Kevin Viveros, with fresh contact now understood to have been made over a possible deal.According to RTI Esporte, Vil
  
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• Henderson Gets 9, Pedro With 8.5 | Chelsea Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Bournemouth

  10-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Henderson Gets 9, Pedro With 8.5 | Chelsea Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs BournemouthChelsea entertained Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge earlier today as they hoped to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a dream start to the game and scored the opener in the second minute when Jordon Henderson scored with a composed finish. Morgan Rogers doubled his team’s advantage just a minute later as Xabi Alonso’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on th
  
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• Arsenal player picks up injury in post-Leeds warm down

  10-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal player picks up injury in post-Leeds warm downPiero Hincapie suffered a knock in the warm down after Arsenal’s win over Leeds United, according to a report.Photo via Arsenal.comFootball insider Hand of Arsenal reports that Piero Hincapie suffered a knock to his ankle in the post-game warm down, following Arsenal’s victory over Leeds United.The same source adds that Hincapie will now be monitored in the coming days, with the severity of the injury evidently not entirely clear.
  
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• Real Madrid resolve their pitch problems as the Bernabeu surface returns to good condition

  10-10-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid resolve their pitch problems as the Bernabeu surface returns to good conditionAfter years of problems with the pitch, Real Madrid now believe that those issues are now a thing of the past, reports MARCA.For several seasons, the playing surface at the Santiago Bernabeu had become one of Real Madrid’s biggest headaches. Five pitch changes in a single season, paint used to disguise its poor appearance on television and criticism from all sides. The club had been trying to solve th
  
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• Arsenal youngster hits 6 g/a in 3 games

  10-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster hits 6 g/a in 3 gamesThe Arsenal u18s kept their recent strong form going with another win on Saturday, defeating Birmingham City in the u18 Premier League Cup.Photo via Maghoma on InstagramThe Arsenal u18s have been on a positive recent run of results, turning around a slow start to win three league games in a row before the international break.Saturday’s return to club football saw the u18s back playing in the u18 Premier League Cup, looking for their first win in the c
  
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• Svilar on his injury: “I’ll come back stronger than before.”

  10-10-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Svilar on his injury: “I’ll come back stronger than before.”Bad news for Gian Piero Gasperini. Before the break, the Grugliasco-born coach had warned of the upcoming fixtures and stated: “We need the whole squad.” Now, however, the Giallorossi coach will be without two key players. In addition to Bryan Cristante, Mile Svilar will also be missing from the match against Como, having suffered a physical problem that will keep him out for a long time. The Giallorossi go
  
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• Premier League: Man Utd host Tottenham after wins for Chelsea, Ipswich and Brighton

  10-10-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd v Tottenham coming up at 17:30 BSTHenderson scores twice as Chelsea win 5-1 against Bournemouth - reportBrighton win at Sunderland to go third in table - reportIpswich score stoppage-time winner to beat Fulham - reportArsenal come back to beat Leeds in early game - player ratings & reportPlay Match of the Day predictor game Premier League: Man Utd host Tottenham after wins for Chelsea, Ipswich and Brighton
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus will always be condemned to win’

  10-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus will always be condemned to win’Luciano Spalletti insists Juventus “will always be condemned to win” as they prepare to resume their Serie A campaign at Cagliari on Sunday.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Bianconeri coach was speaking at his pre-match press conference after a three-week international break that he used to balance rest against a heavy fixture load.“The break was long, and there are pros and cons to everything,” Spallett
  
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• Premier League: Chelsea run riot, Brighton in the top three

  10-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League: Chelsea run riot, Brighton in the top threeA goal fest.Much of the Premier League's sixth matchday took place this Saturday afternoon.Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1 to bounce back after two poor results before the international break against Hull City (2-2) and Brentford (0-3).
  The day's big winners were Brighton, who won 2-0 away at Sunderland to climb into the Premier League's top three.
  Aston Villa are still without a home win after being held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford at Villa
  
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• Como boss Cesc Fabregas slams FIGC for Moise Kean mistreatment

  10-10-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como boss Cesc Fabregas slams FIGC for Moise Kean mistreatmentSerie A side Como take on Roma in what will be a key clash for both teams in the league, as they are likely to be the closest competitors for Inter in the title race. The stage is now heating up too, as Cesc Fabregas spoke to the press today about the tie. He seemed frustrated about the Italian football federation (FIGC’s) treatment of striker Moise Kean, who picked up an injury during the international break.He made it cle
  
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• Parma: ‘Better to fire Cuesta after a victory, Gilardino earned this chance’

  10-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parma: ‘Better to fire Cuesta after a victory, Gilardino earned this chance’Parma CEO Federico Cherubini explains why they fired Carlos Cuesta, giving Alberto Gilardino his debut against Inter. ‘It was better to split when things were still going relatively well.’It kicks off at San Siro at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games on the Liveblog.The Ducali make their debut under new coach G
  
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• Arsenal have issues to address despite Guimaraes' rescue act

  10-10-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Guimaraes scored his second Premier League goal of the season against Leeds United.[Getty Images]For the second time in three Premier League matches, Bruno Guimaraes has come to Arsenal's rescue.Having sparked their 2-0 win at Sunderland in September with the crucial first goal, the £75m summer signing came off the bench again to have a pivotal impact against Leeds on Saturday.This time it was the winner as the Gunners came from behind for a 2-1 success in a testing encounter at Emir
  
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• Real Madrid starlet played for Castilla hours after learning about his grandmother’s death

  10-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid starlet played for Castilla hours after learning about his grandmother’s deathAccording to AS, Real Madrid youngster Joan Martinez played for Castilla on Friday night with a heavy heart after learning the news of his grandmother’s passing.Before Real Madrid Castilla’s match against Ibiza yesterday, the young centre-back received devastating news: his grandmother, Matilde, had passed away.The Merengues’ academy product, however, chose not to share the news publ
  
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• Bundesliga: surprise as Bayern Munich drop points at Augsburg

  10-10-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga: surprise as Bayern Munich drop points at AugsburgBVB take advantage!Bayern Munich played their Bavarian derby away at Augsburg this Saturday afternoon, on matchday five of the Bundesliga.Trailing for the first 55 minutes after Augsburg opened the scoring just eight seconds into the game, following a huge blunder by Manuel Neuer, Vincent Kompany's players head home with just a single point after a 2-2 draw!Bayern therefore remain second in the table, behind Dortmund, who have 13 point
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter happy to see internationals in action, uncertainty over Parma’

  10-10-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter happy to see internationals in action, uncertainty over Parma’Cristian Chivu admits to ‘uncertainty’ over Alberto Gilardino’s Parma choices, but is pleased Inter stars Alessandro Bastoni and Andy Diouf made their mark on international duty.It kicks off at San Siro at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games on the Liveblog.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: John Stones of In
  
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• Bundesliga: Bayern stumble in wild match with three goals ruled out

  10-10-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga: Bayern stumble in wild match with three goals ruled outBayern Munich and Augsburg served up a crazy game on Saturday morning (10) in the Bundesliga.The reigning German champions slipped up for the second time this season and missed the chance to go top.On the very first play of the match, Manuel Neuer made a dreadful passing error that Robin Fellhauer capitalized on to make it 1–0.Scored after eight seconds, the goal became the fastest in Bundesliga history.Bayern only managed
  
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• Bundesliga: Bayern have three goals ruled out and slip up in wild match

  10-10-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga: Bayern have three goals ruled out and slip up in wild matchBayern Munich and Augsburg served up a crazy game in the Bundesliga on Saturday morning (10).The reigning German champions slipped up for the second time this season and missed the chance to go top.On the very first play of the match, Manuel Neuer made a dreadful passing error that Robin Fellhauer capitalized on to make it 1–0.Scored after eight seconds, it became the fastest goal in Bundesliga history.Bayern only manag
  
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• 📈 João Pedro's stock continues to skyrocket with another key Blues display

  10-10-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📈 João Pedro's stock continues to skyrocket with another key Blues displayChelsea's return to action in the Premier League this weekend is on course to go down as a big three points pocketed, as they lead 5-1 against Bournemouth.
  A rapid start from Xabi Alonso's troops that saw them go two-nil up inside the opening three minutes thanks to hits from Jordan Henderson and Morgan Rogers. Just after the break, João Pedro would make it 3-0 to continue what has been the form
  
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• Premier League 2026-27 scoring leaders: Haaland, Joao Pedro lead Golden Boot race

  10-10-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The idea for dozens of Premier League forwards is simple, but it is far from easy — score more goals than Erling Haaland.MORE — Premier League all-time goals leadersThe race for the 2026-27 Premier League Golden Boot is on, with Kai Havertz flying out of the starting block to score the season's first goal on August 21.He was only in front for a few minutes as teammate Bukayo Saka joined him. Many more will join their ranks over the course of this 380-match Premier League season.Who w
  
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• 🚨XIs confirmed: United and Tottenham meet in crisis clash

  10-10-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨XIs confirmed: United and Tottenham meet in crisis clashOld Trafford hosts the clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur this Saturday, October 10 (16:30 GMT), on Matchday 6 of the Premier League. Both clubs desperately need to turn things around after the international break. The Red Devils sit 12th after four games without a win, recently salvaging a point against Fulham thanks to a last-gasp goal from Matheus Cunha.
  Meanwhile, Tottenham's crisis is even more severe: Spurs
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Getafe | La Liga MD 8

  10-10-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Getafe | La Liga MD 8FC Barcelona are back in action tonight after three weeks as they take on Getafe in La Liga at the Spotify Camp Nou.Having won each of their seven league games so far, the Blaugrana will be intent on extending that winning streak and put further pressure on rivals Real Madrid.Ahead of kickoff at Camp Nou, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has announced the starting lineup that will be taking the field, with some interesting selections
  
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• 🤯 La Liga match suspended after paper plane protest

  10-10-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 La Liga match suspended after paper plane protestThe La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao had to be suspended after a shower of... PAPER PLANES.In protest against the club's board, Rayo ultras threw hundreds of paper planes in the opening minutes of Saturday's (10) match.According to the Spanish press, fans also threw rubber balls, sandwiches and even a seat onto the pitch at Vallecas.Rayo Vallecano had already made headlines here on OneFootball after fans broke int
  
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• Report: Liverpool and Arsenal in the race to sign Serie A star

  10-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool and Arsenal in the race to sign Serie A starArsenal Transfer News: Emmanuel Lulli Emerges as Roma Wonderkid on Premier League RadarArsenal are among the clubs closely watching Roma full-back Emmanuel Lulli, with the 19-year-old now moving firmly into the conversation after an eye-catching breakthrough in Italy. According to TeamTalk, Liverpool, Chelsea and several other elite sides have also been alerted to the defender’s rapid rise.The detail is significant. Scouts were
  
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• Ipswich Town v Fulham

  10-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report to appear here Ipswich Town v Fulham
  
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