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• No Grealish, no problem for Everton

  03-11-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton's double-header against Newcastle has gone well on the pitch, but off it headlines had been dominated by the club's call to drop Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish.The England midfielder was not in Everton's squad for Thursday's 1-0 win over Newcastle because of a "breach of club discipline" and he was again not included on Monday.Everton have not disclosed any further details, but the decision is understood to have arisen from an unauthorised absence from training.With m
  
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• Dayot Upamecano praises Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konate: ‘Incredible start to the season’

  12-11-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dayot Upamecano praises Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konate: ‘Incredible start to the season’Real Madrid’s summer signings have been great this time around, with many players transitioning into regular starters under Jose Mourinho.Marc Cucurella, for starters, has taken over as the manager’s preferred option at left-back while Bernardo Silva is slowly establishing himself as one of the more reliable creative midfield options.One of the biggest signings of them all, however, has been Ibr
  
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• Bournemouth rule out transfer of Arsenal and Barcelona target Eli Junior Kroupi

  12-11-2026 14:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth rule out transfer of Arsenal and Barcelona target Eli Junior KroupiAFC Bournemouth have no intention of letting Eli Junior Kroupi (20) leave during the upcoming winter transfer window, according to reports in The Telegraph.Keen to retain their best players until the end of the season in a bid to qualify for European competition for the second consecutive season, the Cherries’ management have reportedly ruled out any departures in January.Kroupi, who was linked with interest from Ar
  
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• Report: Lionel Messi played decisive role in Lamine Yamal’s Adidas switch from Nike

  12-11-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Lionel Messi played decisive role in Lamine Yamal’s Adidas switch from NikeAdidas did not win the battle for Lamine Yamal’s signature simply by offering more money. Rather, the move was purely tactical and somewhat emotional.The German sportswear giant understood that the Barcelona forward had a connection with Lionel Messi that no financial proposal from a rival brand could easily replicate. In a massive move, according to a report from SPORT, citing The Athletic, it has come to li
  
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• PSG star already “in the same bracket as Mbappe, Dembele and Olise”; can still improve

  12-11-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG star already “in the same bracket as Mbappe, Dembele and Olise”; can still improveDesire Doue has been tipped to be one of the key men for France in the years to come by a World Cup winner.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.This is not the first international break of the Zinedine Zidane era as France manager, it’s the second.But the long awaited change from Didier Deschamp
  
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• Sporting Lisbon enter race for Endrick

  12-11-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sporting Lisbon enter race for EndrickRoma isn’t giving up on Endrick for January, despite Mourinho publicly closing in on the player. The 2006-born player, as he told the Brazilian Federation, wants to play more and will do everything he can to advance his career. An opening for Gasperini? We’ll see what happens in the coming weeks, while the Giallorossi management is working to bring the Real Madrid striker to Trigoria. As La Gazzetta dello Sport reports, contacts between Roma and Endrick�
  
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• How AS Roma Could Return to the Top of Italian Football

  12-11-2026 14:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How AS Roma Could Return to the Top of Italian FootballFor a club with the history and support of AS Roma, competing for the biggest honours in Italian football should always be the ambition. Founded in 1927, Roma have won three Serie A titles, the most recent in 2001. Although the club have enjoyed cup success and memorable European campaigns since then, another league title has remained out of reach. Returning to the top will require careful planning, effective recruitment and a team capable o
  
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• Bologna expected to interrupt Dovbyk’s loan

  12-11-2026 14:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna expected to interrupt Dovbyk’s loanArtem Dovbyk’s future could change as early as the January transfer window. The Ukrainian striker, who joined Bologna on loan from Roma, has barely seen any playing time in the first half of the season, and the Rossoblu is considering ending his contract early. As reported by Matteo Moretto on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, talks are expected between Roma and Bologna in the coming weeks to assess the striker’s situation. The Emilian club is
  
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• Challinor hopeful Lumley will return against Plymouth

  12-11-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Sheffield Wednesday boss Dave Challinor says he is hopeful goalkeeper Joe Lumley will be available for Saturday's home match against Plymouth Argyle.Speaking after his side's 4-0 defeat by Accrington Stanley in the EFL Trophy, in which Wednesday had already qualified to progress to the next round, Challinor confirmed Lumley is back in training having missed the past five league matches with a rib injury.Lumley's return would be perfectly timed with back-up keeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer, who h
  
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• English FA closely monitoring Real Madrid youth prodigy with dual citizenship

  12-11-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  English FA closely monitoring Real Madrid youth prodigy with dual citizenshipThe Real Madrid youth academy has emerged as a hotbed of talented young players in the recent past, including Como’s superstar Nico Paz.Another such player who has become a hot topic inside the youth ranks at Madrid is Carlos Colley, a 14-year-old attacker.Colley has already drawn comparisons with Gareth Bale due to his dynamic play style and although he is already integrated into Spain’s U15 setup, his dual nationa
  
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• Hansi Flick adopts a different strategy with Barcelona midfield maestro’s workload management

  12-11-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick adopts a different strategy with Barcelona midfield maestro’s workload managementPedri’s contributions were critical as Barcelona secured a narrow 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid to maintain their lead at the top of the table.While Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez stole the headlines with their performances and goals, Pedri was a crucial presence in the middle of the park, especially in the second half.It was yet another reminded that the Spanish international is integral to Barcelona�
  
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• Truro City's Harvey named Player of the Month

  12-11-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler Harvey has scored 11 goals in all competitions for Truro City this season [Shutterstock]Truro City striker Tyler Harvey has been named National League South Player of the Month for October.The 31-year-old scored six goals in five league games as Truro kept up their push towards the top of the table.He has scored 11 goals in all competitions, 10 coming in National League South to make him the division's joint-top scorer."It has been nice for me personally and we did not lose a league game,
  
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• Capello names two Italy players he’s excited to watch and two who need to step up

  12-11-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello names two Italy players he’s excited to watch and two who need to step upFabio Capello believes that Pio Esposito is already a leader by example in the Italy national team squad, says that he is excited to watch Milan’s Alphadjo Cisse when he is given the chance, and has urged midfielder Nicolo Barella and Sandro Tonali to step us as two of the experienced members of Roberto Mancini’s squad.The Italy national team will be in Nations League action against France in San Siro at 19.45
  
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• Argyle's Baidoo hurting after latest injury setback

  12-11-2026 14:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Baidoo returned last week having been injured in Plymouth Argyle's final pre-season friendly in August [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle forward Michael Baidoo will be out for a month after suffering a setback in his return from a hamstring injury.The 27-year-old Ghana international has hurt the same hamstring he had surgery on in August with the injury discovered after the FA Cup win over Alvechurch last week.Baidoo scored against the non-league side in his first appearance for the Pilgrims
  
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• RC Lens reach agreement to re-hire Pierre Sage

  12-11-2026 14:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RC Lens reach agreement to re-hire Pierre SageRC Lens have reached a verbal agreement to re-hire Pierre Sage, according to a report from Foot Mercato.Sage’s exit from Crystal Palace was confirmed on Thursday afternoon. The Frenchman joined the Premier League club from Lens over the summer, having led the latter to a second-place finish in Ligue 1. He is also the man that guided the club to their first-ever Coupe de France trophy. However, his stint in south London was shortlived. He left the c
  
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• Newcastle United ace Lumsden signs new deal

  12-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United ace Lumsden signs new dealNewcastle United forward Beth Lumsden has signed a new contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this afternoon.The 27-year-old joined Newcastle United from former Barclays WSL2 side Portsmouth in the January 2024 transfer window. She has scored 21 goals in 67 appearances for the Tynesiders in all competitions to date. The player has netted two goals this term, helping Newcastle Un
  
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• Barcelona identify four centre-back alternatives amid Ruud Nijstad transfer uncertainty

  12-11-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona identify four centre-back alternatives amid Ruud Nijstad transfer uncertaintyBarcelona have reportedly identified four alternative centre-backs as they assess their options ahead of the transfer market, with sporting director Deco unwilling to make Ruud Nijstad their only defensive target. According to SPORT, the Catalans are monitoring Youri Baas, Vitor Reis, Arthur Dias and Finn Jeltsch as potential alternatives if negotiations with FC Twente fail to produce an agreement.Barcelona h
  
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• Real Madrid will decide on injured star’s availability against Celta Vigo next week – report

  12-11-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid will decide on injured star’s availability against Celta Vigo next week – reportIt did not take long for Real Madrid’s first blow of the international break to arrive, and it was once again from the French national team camp.Just days into the hiatus, it came to light that Aurelien Tchouameni had suffered a blow in training and that his immediate future with the national team camp was unclear.Soon, it was revealed that the player would no longer travel with Zinedine Zidane’s
  
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• Premier League star breaks silence on potential Liverpool move

  12-11-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League star breaks silence on potential Liverpool moveLiverpool Goalkeeper Plans: Bart Verbruggen in Frame as Alisson SuccessorLiverpool are planning ahead in goal. That is sensible squad building, not a sign of panic. Alisson Becker remains one of the elite goalkeepers in Europe, but he is 34 and the club have to think beyond the next 12 months.There is no immediate rush. Liverpool have already triggered the option in Alisson’s contract, keeping him tied down until the end of the 2026
  
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• Liverpool star set to be rewarded with new contract after recent performances

  12-11-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star set to be rewarded with new contract after recent performancesLiverpool move closer to Trey Nyoni contract as Alexis Mac Allister future remains unresolvedLiverpool are edging towards an important piece of squad business, with Trey Nyoni now close to agreeing an improved contract after a rapid rise under Andoni Iraola. According to Give Me Sport, discussions with the teenager’s representatives have been ongoing for several months and are now advancing towards a breakthrough.Ther
  
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• Five key problems Mauricio Pochettino must solve first at Manchester United

  12-11-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino looks set to become the latest manager of Manchester United following the sacking of Michael Carrick. Carrick’s permanent tenure lasted just three months and he departs the club with United 18th in the Premier League having won just once in the top-flight since the start of the season. Should he take on the role of head coach, Pochettino will inherit a bruised and battered squad lacking in confidence and in dire need of inspiration in order to turn around their fortunes. Po
  
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• Napoli include Union St Gilloise Algerian star on list to replace André-Frank Zambo Anguissa

  12-11-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli include Union St Gilloise Algerian star on list to replace André-Frank Zambo AnguissaAccording to Gazetta dello sport, Napoli have added Union St Gilloise‘s Algerian star midfielder Adem Zorgane to their shortlist to replace André-Frank Zambo Anguissa. The midfielder is out of contract in the summer and Napoli are said to be keen to bring in a replacement in January. Zorgane is not the only player on the list, with Monaco’s Mamadou Coulibaly and Darryl Bakola of Sassoulo also on the
  
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• Rudi Garcia a contender for RC Lens job?

  12-11-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rudi Garcia a contender for RC Lens job?Pierre Sage is now on the market following his departure from Crystal Palace, however, the former Olympique Lyonnais manager isn’t the only one to be linked with the vacancy at RC Lens. Les Sang et Or are drawing up a shortlist to replace Yannick Cahuzac, who lasted just nine games in the job. His predecessor, Dino Toppmoller, lasted just six games, and so the Ligue 1 club are now looking for stability. Lens are looking to hire a manager who is not curre
  
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• Strasbourg show interest in Fredrikstad FK winger Gabriel Wesseh

  12-11-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg show interest in Fredrikstad FK winger Gabriel WessehRC Strasbourg-Alsace are reportedly interested in signing Fredrikstad FK’s Gabriel Wesseh (18), according to information from The Athletic. The City Football Group, along with numerous other clubs, are also said to be keeping tabs on the young winger.Having come through the youth academies of Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United, the forward moved to Norway last summer and quickly made his mark. Having made 12 appearances in the
  
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• Barcelona defender determined to fight back after difficult spell under Hansi Flick

  12-11-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender determined to fight back after difficult spell under Hansi FlickJules Kounde is convinced that he can re-establish himself as a key player at Barcelona despite a difficult period involving an ankle injury, reduced playing time and increased competition under Hansi Flick. According to SPORT, the French defender has acknowledged that his previous season fell below his expectations but remains determined to regain his importance within the team.The situation comes as Kounde cele
  
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• Crystal Palace sack boss Sage after 16 games

  12-11-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, with the club bottom of the Premier League.Former Brentford and Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is in advanced talks to take over.Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool was Palace's fourth in succession in the Premier League.The Eagles have won just two of their opening 10 games and also have the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 24 goals.Palace are also 21st in the 36-team Europa League table, with one win from
  
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• Official | Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage

  12-11-2026 13:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Crystal Palace sack Pierre SageCrystal Palace have confirmed the sacking of Pierre Sage. The Frenchman joined the South London club back in the summer from RC Lens. He is now linked with a return to the Ligue 1 club.Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and to a maiden Coupe de France triumph. He had preveiously spoken of a dream to manage in the Premier League and it is Crystal Palace who provided that opportunity. However, Oliver Glasner’s successor at Selhurst Park ha
  
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• PSV hoping to bring Kevin De Bruyne to Eindhoven in January

  12-11-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSV hoping to bring Kevin De Bruyne to Eindhoven in JanuaryHLN are reporting that PSV are looking to bring Kevin De Bruyne to the Eredivisie in January. The former Manchester City midfielder is in the final season of his contract with Napoli and, according to the Belgian paper, is open to a move to PSV. This will certainly put other clubs on alert, especially Belgian sides who may look to persuade the Belgian captain to return to his home country for the final move of his career. De Bruyne came
  
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• Pierre Sage sacked by Crystal Palace

  12-11-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after the club slumped to bottom of the Premier League table for the first time since December 2017.The Frenchman moved to Selhurst Park on a three-year contract this summer after an impressive year at Lens, where he led the club to a runner-up finish in Ligue 1, won the Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions titles for the first time, and qualified for the Champions League. But he was unable to replicate that success across his 16 games in all c
  
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• Arsenal youngster signs new contract

  12-11-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster signs new contractArsenal youth goalkeeper Jack Talbot has put pen to paper on a professional contract, the club have now confirmed.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal youngster Jack Talbot has signed a professional contract with the club, extending his stay in north London.The goalkeeper joined Arsenal at eight years old in 2017, and his new deal is set to take him to a full decade with the club and beyond.In that time, Talbot has worked his way up to the u18s, making 14 appearances
  
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