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• Official: Parma part ways with head coach Carlos Cuesta

  27-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Parma part ways with head coach Carlos CuestaParma have parted company with Carlos Cuesta, announcing the decision on Sunday during the international break and just days after a league win.In a statement, the club said the split followed internal discussions and came down to a disagreement over direction rather than results.“Parma Calcio 1913 announces that Carlos Cuesta is no longer the coach of the men’s first team,” it read.“Following internal discussions bet
  
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• 🗞️ The queens of the world are Spanish too, Monday's front pages

  28-09-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  🗞️ The queens of the world are Spanish too, Monday's front pagesWomen’s football once again lifts Spanish sport to the very top on a Monday marked by international glory and the standout names of the senior national team and LaLiga clubs.The sports front pages this 28 September celebrate Spain’s second Under-20 World Cup title, the unstoppable impact of Lamine Yamal, and the tactical moves in boardrooms and dugouts.Women’s football World Cup successThe feat achie
  
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• Real Madrid injury update: Key duo could return in time for Villarreal clash just after international break

  28-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid injury update: Key duo could return in time for Villarreal clash just after international breakReal Madrid have received a welcome boost on the injury front, with Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate both expected to recover in time for the club’s return to action against Villarreal.According to COPE, the French duo is being given recovery periods of between 10 and 15 days, which puts both players in contention for the October 10 fixture, although their availability from the start
  
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• Liverpool have chance to steal 'fantastic' star from Real Madrid

  28-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool have chance to steal 'fantastic' star from Real MadridAndoni Iraola may only be a few months into his role as Liverpool's manager but, he's already doing a fairly impressive job. The Spaniard's team are still unbeaten across all competitions and, even though we're in an international break at the moment, his impact has been made clear.Even just the fact that he's including some of Liverpool's youngsters as a regular part of his first-team squad is a massive step in the right direction.
  
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• Playing in a new role is helping a Manchester City youngster grow while out on loan

  28-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Playing in a new role is helping a Manchester City youngster grow while out on loanDivine Mukasa has so far shown what he is capable of during his loan spell at West Ham. Manchester City sent Mukasa out on loan to his boyhood club for the 2026-27 season.  Mukasa has made nine appearances in all competitions for the Hammers and has scored two goals so far this season. The young playmaker has shown his talent, and also another side to his game. West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has utilise
  
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• Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or case: Why he has every reason to dream

  28-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lamine Yamal’s Ballon d’Or case: Why he has every reason to dreamLamine Yamal may have played his way into another level of the Ballon d’Or debate.The Barcelona winger was at the heart of Spain’s 3-2 Nations League victory over England at Wembley, scoring and repeatedly causing problems for one of Europe’s strongest international sides. Indeed, the match will not count towards the 2025-26 Ballon d’Or voting, which closes today, but it offered a useful rem
  
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• Former Real Madrid and Brazil winger backs Vinicius Jr. amid poor form: ‘Very complicated’

  28-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Real Madrid and Brazil winger backs Vinicius Jr. amid poor form: ‘Very complicated’One of the biggest takeaways from Real Madrid’s opening stage of the season so far has been the struggle of Vinicius Jr. who has looked like a shadow of his former self for a long time.Kylian Mbappe appears to have directly hit the star’s ability to create chances and importance in the team, for the Frenchman often drifts into the same areas that Vinicius thrives in.As a result of th
  
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• Roma to activate Balerdi’s buy option

  28-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma to activate Balerdi’s buy optionThree appearances against Atalanta, Torino, and Inter have already been enough to leave a strong impression. Leonardo Balerdi arrived at Roma on loan from Marseille, but everything suggests his experience with the Giallorossi will last well beyond this season. Roma had already pursued him last season, but the €30 million Marseille were asking for proved a daunting prospect. Then the French club’s situation changed, and an opportunity arose at
  
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• Is Premier League possession football on way out?

  28-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]In the early 2000s, Premier League defences tried to make the pitch as small as possible, giving their opposition less space to score in.Coaches therefore encouraged their attackers to play quickly, taking advantage of open space that saw them face fewer defenders.Logically, this made total sense.It was Pep Guardiola's influence that, in part, flipped this logic on its head over the last decade.His Manchester City sides looked to force teams back into a compact defence, a challenge
  
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• 🎥 Another record beckons! Messi with an absolute dream free-kick

  28-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Another record beckons! Messi with an absolute dream free-kickHe just can’t help himself. Even at 39, Lionel Messi continues to show flashes of his world-class brilliance. During the night, La Pulga scored a stunning free kick for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew (1:2) and is now closing in on another record.With 76 direct free kicks converted, Messi now needs just three more to surpass Marcelinho Carioca’s world record.Will he do it? After all, we are talking about the GO
  
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• Tuchel reveals Jude Bellingham selection stance ahead of Czechia clash

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tuchel reveals Jude Bellingham selection stance ahead of Czechia clashEngland manager Thomas Tuchel is not certain that Jude Bellingham will start their UEFA Nations League clash with Czechia at Fortuna Arena on Tuesday.Bellingham was one of England’s best players in the 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley on Saturday.The Real Madrid midfielder set up Anthony Gordon’s goal, playing a well-weighted pass to the Barcelona forward to slot home.Bellingham also won a penalty after getting foule
  
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• Summer transfer window 2026: Manchester United & Tottenham Hotspur fluff their lines

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer transfer window 2026: Manchester United & Tottenham Hotspur fluff their linesThe Premier League gravy train showed no sign of slowing down this summer, with clubs continuing to spend extravagantly during the transfer window.However, some of the biggest spenders will be concerned that their huge outlay on new players has failed to deliver the desired results early in the season.With that in mind, read on as we look at the top signings made this summer before assessing some of the bigge
  
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• Roma second only to Barcelona in goals from open play 

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma second only to Barcelona in goals from open play Roma is increasingly ‘Gasperini-esque’. The Giallorossi have made a near-perfect start to the Serie A season: four wins and a draw against Inter (2-2), all enhanced by 14 goals scored and only three conceded. The coach is pleased with the path his team has taken, which is increasingly reflecting his own image: “We must be happy with what we’re doing, with the path we’re on. Not just our condition, not just o
  
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• Jorge Jesus makes Cristiano Ronaldo stance clear with blunt Portugal admission: “It wasn’t his moment”

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus makes Cristiano Ronaldo stance clear with blunt Portugal admission: “It wasn’t his moment”Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has made his stance on Cristiano Ronaldo clear after leaving the veteran forward on the bench during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Norway.Jesus, who previously worked with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, chose not to play the 41-year-old despite initially saying he would feature in the UEFA Nations League clash.Ronaldo had started Portugal’s opening gam
  
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• Joao Felix: ‘I want to go back to Europe and play in the Champions League again’

  28-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Felix: ‘I want to go back to Europe and play in the Champions League again’Joao Felix has said he wants to return to Europe after a remarkable resurgence with Al-Nassr.The Portuguese forward has taken the Saudi Pro League by storm since moving to the Middle East.He registered 26 goals and 19 assists in 47 appearances last term, playing a key role in helping Al-Nassr reclaim the league title.Felix has continued that form into the new campaign, already producing four goals and thr
  
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• Zinedine Zidane speaks about Real Madrid’s €150 million flop: ‘Sadly he had physical setbacks’

  28-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane speaks about Real Madrid’s €150 million flop: ‘Sadly he had physical setbacks’Real Madrid’s period under Zinedine Zidane was golden in both the stints when the club legend arrived as a first-team manager, but his second stint was more impressive given the squad he had at his disposal and how it was half in rebuild.One player the coach constantly admired during his time at the club was Eden Hazard, who signed for a fee of up to €150 million , and
  
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• Watch: Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s sweet gesture towards Declan Rice after England vs Spain

  28-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s sweet gesture towards Declan Rice after England vs SpainLamine Yamal left Wembley with more than another memorable performance for Spain. The Barcelona youngster also earned a glowing compliment from Declan Rice after making time for the Arsenal midfielder’s son following Spain’s 3-2 victory over England.Rice, who missed the UEFA Nations League encounter through injury, had a personal request for the teenager. His son wanted a photograp
  
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• Roma fans at risk of being banned from away game vs Bologna

  28-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma fans at risk of being banned from away game vs BolognaRoma fans simply want to follow their beloved team around Italy and the world. On home soil, however, the situation is more complicated than expected. More away matches have now been suspended due to the “risk of clashes.” And a new ban could be imposed on Roma supporters. The OMNS is carefully evaluating the Bologna-Roma case. The match is scheduled for December 4th, but after more than two months, the first problems are eme
  
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• Dimarco and Calhanoglu 🔙, Conceição, Napoli 👀 in Ligue 1: AM news ☀️

  28-09-2026 07:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dimarco and Calhanoglu 🔙, Conceição, Napoli 👀 in Ligue 1: AM news ☀️Tonight, Mancini’s Azzurri will be back in action against Turkey looking for a win in the Nations League after a poor opening match against Belgium, which ended in a 2-0 defeat and, overall, a thoroughly disappointing performance. Watch all Serie BKT matches live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!While waiting for the national team&rsquo
  
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• Liverpool must beat Barcelona to transfer of 42-goal star

  28-09-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must beat Barcelona to transfer of 42-goal starThe January transfer window may not be open for another few months yet but, that doesn't mean the Liverpool transfer rumour mill has stopped turning. There are still several areas among the Reds' ranks that could do with an upgrade or two so that they can get back to their best.Indeed, the four signings that they made in the summer will all probably come good at some point with some such as Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet already pulling
  
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• A familiar road awaits Manchester City on the pitch when domestic football returns

  28-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A familiar road awaits Manchester City on the pitch when domestic football returnsWith domestic football on pause for the extended international break, Manchester City has been the talk of the game after being found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules. David Ornstein broke the news for The Athletic that City had been found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges levelled against them. As of yet, there has been no official confirmation of thi
  
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• Could be a good omen: Klopp matches 60-year-old unwanted record

  28-09-2026 07:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Could be a good omen: Klopp matches 60-year-old unwanted recordTwo games, one point, and only third place in the Nations League table: If you look only at the results, Jürgen Klopp’s start as Germany head coach has been a failure.Of course, it should also be said that pure results are only of secondary importance given the current state of German football. The fact that Klopp tried out a great deal in his first two matches against the Netherlands (0:0) and Greece (0:1) and sent out a
  
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• 🎥 Chasing a (new) record! Messi hits free-kick stunner for Inter Miami

  28-09-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Chasing a (new) record! Messi hits free-kick stunner for Inter MiamiLionel Messi was at it again this Sunday (27).Inter Miami’s No. 10 now has SEVENTY-SIX career goals from free kicks.He is getting closer and closer to record-holder Marcelinho Carioca.His 931st celebration overall came in the loss to the Columbus Crew in MLS.And after an ABSOLUTE SCREAMER!
  The keeper even tried...Josef Martinez, who played for the Florida franchise in 2023, put the home side ahead in the 28th min
  
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• 🎥 Chasing a (new) record! Messi curls in a stunner for Inter Miami

  28-09-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Chasing a (new) record! Messi curls in a stunner for Inter MiamiLionel Messi was at it again this Sunday (27).Inter Miami’s No. 10 has now reached SEVENTY-SIX career goals from free kicks.He is getting closer and closer to record-holder Marcelinho Carioca.The 931st celebration of his career came in the loss to Columbus Crew in the MLS.And after an ABSOLUTE SCREAMER!
  The keeper even tried...Josef Martinez, who played for the Florida franchise in 2023, put the home side ahead in th
  
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• 👑​ Messi stunner! Argentine star close to another record

  28-09-2026 02:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑​ Messi stunner! Argentine star close to another recordThe years go by and go by, but there is always one constant: Lionel Messi scoring stunning goals.
  In the match between Columbus and Miami, Messi is giving his team the equalizer with a free-kick goal.The goalkeeper was expecting a cross, but Messi had a completely different plan.With this goal, Messi is now just two goals away from becoming the top free-kick scorer in history. INCREDIBLE! 🙌This article was translated i
  
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• 😱 Enner Valencia off the bench, headed hat-trick sends Boca through

  28-09-2026 01:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Enner Valencia off the bench, headed hat-trick sends Boca throughEnner Valencia had his first big moment in a Boca Juniors shirt, Vasco’s rival in the Copa Sudamericana semifinal, this Sunday (27).Racing had opened up a two-goal lead at the Gigante de Arroyito in the Copa Argentina quarterfinals.But they hadn’t counted on the cunning of the 36-year-old Ecuadorian striker.He came on in the 11th minute of the second half.And he scored a HAT TRICK with headers to seal a 3-2 co
  
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• Deserves more chances? Moisés is now last in Santos attack

  28-09-2026 01:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deserves more chances? Moisés is now last in Santos attackMoisés arrived at Santos backed by Vojvoda and by the €2 million fee (R$12.3 million at the February exchange rate).And today he is struggling for space after a first half of the year in which he was a frequent option.The 30-year-old forward continued to be used quite a lot even after Cuca’s arrival, but he suffered an injury, saw the competition increase, and "disappeared."He was included in the squad for all 26
  
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• Republic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game

  28-09-2026 00:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland players bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel. The Republic of Ireland and Israel players did not shake hands and the Irish squad bowed their heads when Israel's anthem was played before their 3-0 Uefa Nations League win in Hungary.There was also no exchange of pennants between Republ
  
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• 🎥 Fortaleza miss a sitter in controversial Serie B match

  28-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fortaleza miss a sitter in controversial Serie B matchFortaleza versus Athletic is the match that wraps up Sunday (27) in Brazil’s Série B.And there was no shortage of drama in the first half of the clash at Arena Castelão.Laion had an ABSURD chance to go ahead in front of its home crowd.It was a very promising counterattack, as only Luan Polli, the Minas side’s goalkeeper, stood in front of three Tricolor players.But there was no celebration.There was also a
  
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• 🎥 Fortaleza blow a massive chance in controversial Série B match

  28-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Fortaleza blow a massive chance in controversial Série B matchFortaleza versus Athletic is the match that wraps up Sunday (27) in Brazil’s Série B.And there was no shortage of drama in the first half of the clash at Arena Castelão.Laion had an ABSURD chance to go ahead in front of their home crowd.It was a very promising counterattack, as only Luan Polli, the Minas side’s goalkeeper, was left facing three Tricolor players.But there was no celebration.Th
  
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