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• Pellegrini completes recovery, could start vs Como

  27-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini completes recovery, could start vs ComoLorenzo Pellegrini is ready to return to the forefront of Roma. The number 7 hasn’t played since April 10th, the day of the Giallorossi’s home game against Pisa. Then, a tear in the rectus femoris tendon in his right thigh prevented him from playing and training with his teammates. The Roma midfielder required surgery and missed 12 games between the end of last season and the start of this one. Pellegrini has now recovered and complet
  
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• Player speaks out: He could be Liverpool's next great Swedish star

  30-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player speaks out: He could be Liverpool's next great Swedish starCould we be looking at the next Swede to sign for Liverpool? One of Alexander Isak's compatriots has spoken out about a move.Liverpool’s record signing is a Swede, of course. Alexander Isak joined from Newcastle United in 2025 for more money than every spent before on a player by a British club.Now we’re finally starting to see why. Isak has scored four times already this season and is one of the most important players
  
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• Harry Kane believes Anthony Gordon and Trent Alexander-Arnold only getting better after La Liga moves

  30-09-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane praised Anthony Gordon as England’s "difference maker" while commending the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold following both Spain-based players' impressive performances in the victory over Czechia.Thomas Tuchel’s side recovered from Saturday’s chaotic 3-2 defeat against Spain with a vital Nations League win in Prague, where Pavel Sulc received a first-half red card for the hosts.England’s record goalscorer Kane wrapped up the 2-0 victory on Tuesday night, after
  
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• Bournemouth to resist interest in Scott until the summer

  30-09-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth are not willing to entertain offers for midfielder Alex Scott during the January transfer window.The 23-year-old made his senior England debut in Wednesday's 2-0 Nations League win away to Czechia but will be into the final 18 months of his contract come January. The Cherries have had two contract renewal talks rejected before a summer window in which Scott pushed to leave the Vitality Stadium. However, they remain steadfast that they have warned interested clubs that t
  
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• Premier League KMI panel gives verdict on 2 Brighton-Arsenal decisions

  30-09-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League KMI panel gives verdict on 2 Brighton-Arsenal decisionsThe Premier League’s Key Match Incidents panel has assessed Arsenal’s match against Brighton and Hove Albion, reviewing a couple of key decisions.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesThe Premier League have released the results of their latest Key Match Incidents panel for the fifth round of fixtures, which includes Arsenal’s defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion.The panel reviewed a couple of key decisions in the ma
  
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• 'Quite extraordinary' - Reaction to Man City charges verdict

  30-09-2026 11:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Figures from across football, legal and politics have been reacting to the announcement from the Premier League of their verdict on the Manchester City charges, here is a selection of that reaction:Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, Lisa Nandy, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "It's very serious, it's hard to overstate how serious it is and the scale of the findings. It is important to say that Manchester City contest those findings and they have the right to a fair process, but the
  
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• After benching row, CR7 meets with Jorge Jesus

  30-09-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After benching row, CR7 meets with Jorge JesusHead coach Jorge Jesus and forward Cristiano Ronaldo met on Tuesday night (29) at the Portugal national team hotel in Malmö, Sweden.According to information from broadcaster RTP, confirmed by the newspaper A Bola, the conversation between the coach and the player went well and left a positive outlook for overcoming the discomfort that had been created.The meeting aimed to ease tensions within the squad after the captain showed dissatisfaction at
  
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• PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi on Manchester City’s guilty verdict: ‘We are not in a position to judge.’

  30-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi on Manchester City’s guilty verdict: ‘We are not in a position to judge.’The Premier League confirmed that Manchester City had been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them. Speaking at the 33rd General Assembly of the European Football Clubs (Association) in Copenhagen on Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi reacted to the news. The charges pertain to serious breaches of financial rules, dating all the wa
  
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• Kayode’s former coach: ‘He’s a class apart,’ but I see why Fiorentina sold him to Brentford

  30-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kayode’s former coach: ‘He’s a class apart,’ but I see why Fiorentina sold him to BrentfordMichael Kayode’s former coach Antonio Soda admits he immediately noticed that the Brentford defender was ‘a class apart’ even at 16, but he can understand why Fiorentina sold him to Brentford in 2025.Kayode is a former Juventus academy player and an ex-Fiorentina defender who joined Premier League side Brentford in January 2025.Just a few years ago, at 16, Juventus
  
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• Striker pursuit and January transfer funds

  30-09-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to send in your Everton questions for BBC Radio Merseyside's Giulia Bould to answer. In the first of a three-part Q&A, she addresses continued interest in Folarin Balogun and whether manager David Moyes has a sufficient transfer budget in January.Daniel asked: Is it possible Everton will go back in for Folarin Balogun in January? They definitely need back-up for Thierno Barry.Giulia: It is highly unlikely. The player failing a medical and then leaving after the deal sheet w
  
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• Bayern Munich plan to begin talks to extend Michael Olise contract, but…

  30-09-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich plan to begin talks to extend Michael Olise contract, but…Bayern Munich are expected to begin negotiations with Michael Olise’s (24) representatives shortly to discuss a potential contract extension, according to reports in Sport Bild.Currently under contract with the reigning German champions until 2029, the French winger could be offered a deal running until 2032, complete with a pay rise that would see him become one of the club’s highest-paid players. Should
  
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• Egypt coach backs Hamza Abdelkarim for Barcelona success after debut international goal: ‘Will become even better’

  30-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Egypt coach backs Hamza Abdelkarim for Barcelona success after debut international goal: ‘Will become even better’Hamza Abdelkarim’s rapid rise at Barcelona and with Egypt has been rather unexpected, with the player quickly progressing through the ranks.Having joined the Catalan club in January on loan, he spent the half-season with the youth team before making the jump to first-team football during pre-season.His quality and potential have been backed by Egypt coach Hossam Has
  
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• The Man City scandal is the biggest in sporting history – but is it a good day for football?

  30-09-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As all of the continent’s biggest clubs gathered in Copenhagen, their executives couldn’t help trying to catch a glimpse of one man. Ferran Soriano, in his usual role representing Manchester City at the European Football Clubs general assembly, was described as looking like “a walking statue”. Some counterparts even felt that he was repeatedly putting headphones in his ear to appear to be on the phone, so he wouldn’t have to engage in awkward conversation.Whether tr
  
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• Wednesday with Argentina in action and more: today’s schedule 📲

  30-09-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wednesday with Argentina in action and more: today’s schedule 📲Today's Highlights 🔥Friendly20:00 – Argentina vs Bolivia – SporTV
  Uruguayan Championship20:00 – Montevideo City Torque vs Club Atletico Peñarol – Disney+ Premium, Antel TV InternacionalLiga 1 (Peruvian Championship)17:00 – Cienciano vs Los Chankas – FanatizMajor League Soccer (MLS)20:30 – New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City SC – Apple TVNational League (Eng
  
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• Liverpool may soon unleash £81m partnership

  30-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool may soon unleash £81m partnershipGiovanni Leoni return could shape Liverpool’s next great centre-back partnershipLiverpool supporters can spot a storyline in a photograph quicker than most. One official squad picture, one towering teenager in the back row, and the conversation was off. Giovanni Leoni, absent from the action for the best part of a year, was back in view and back in minds. As noted by Liverpool Echo, fans all seemed to land on the same immediate thought, his
  
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• Elmore and Grant named in Northern Ireland squad

  30-09-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sparta Prague forward Kess Elmore is a surprise first call-up for Northern Ireland's 2027 Women's World Cup play-off with Portugal.Elmore, 27, is a former England youth international and is one of five new call-ups in Michael McArdle's squad.Galway United full back Lucy-Jane Grant is included for the first time, as are the Irish Premiership trio Naomi McLaughlin, Jane McMaster and Charlotte Havern.There are several absentees through injury, including Kelsie Burrows, Laura Rafferty,
  
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• Manchester United eye Premier League attacker to boost forward options

  30-09-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United eye Premier League attacker to boost forward optionsManchester United Step Up Jean-Philippe Mateta Interest as January Striker Hunt Takes ShapeManchester United are back in that familiar territory again, scanning the horizon for goals, reliability and a forward line that can survive the bruises of a long season. According to TEAMtalk, Jean-Philippe Mateta has moved firmly into view as United sharpen their plans for the January window, with Jason Wilcox weighing up whether Cryst
  
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• Laporta reveals why Lautaro Martinez move fell through, rules out Fabregas’ Barcelona return

  30-09-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta reveals why Lautaro Martinez move fell through, rules out Fabregas’ Barcelona returnBarcelona President Joan Laporta says he spoke directly with Beppe Marotta about a potential Lautaro Martinez transfer, but the Inter President ‘didn’t even let me finish speaking.’Barcelona tried to sign Inter star Lautaro Martinez during the summer transfer window, but the Nerazzurri refused to sell their captain.Laporta reveals call with Marotta over LautaroBARCELONA, SPAIN &nda
  
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• Premier League midfielder expresses desire to sign for Real Madrid

  30-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League midfielder expresses desire to sign for Real MadridIt’s very likely that Real Madrid will try to sign a new midfielder in 2027. The club’s failure to bring someone in during the summer has so far looked to be a huge problem, with Jose Mourinho’s side often giving up control in matches, and this has led officials to start making plans for an addition.Real Madrid had tried to sign Enzo Fernandez and then Rodri, but they were priced out of a move for the former befo
  
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• Mourinho and Khedira review Real Madrid’s worst game and identify three key failures

  30-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho and Khedira review Real Madrid’s worst game and identify three key failuresJose Mourinho and Sami Khedira have gone back over Real Madrid’s derby defeat against Atletico in detail, reviewing the match three times to identify what went wrong, reports Defensa Central, Notably, the derby was arguably Real Madrid’s worst performance of the season so far, prompting Mourinho and his assistant to conduct a detailed review of the game.Their focus has centred on three prob
  
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• Liverpool handed golden opportunity to finally unleash £34m star

  30-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool handed golden opportunity to finally unleash £34m starLiverpool spent a lot of money trying to upgrade their first-team squad in the summer. Bradley Barcola was obviously their marquee signing of the window and, since he's only been a Liverpool play for a few games now, he's still not managed to find his feet.Zinedine Zidane called the former Paris Saint-Germain ace up to his France squad and, while he was chosen to start against Belgium, he didn't manage to meet expectations.How
  
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• Former Barcelona youth forward has no doubt about Ballon d’Or choice: ‘Lamine should win it’

  30-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona youth forward has no doubt about Ballon d’Or choice: ‘Lamine should win it’Lamine Yamal has done his Ballon d’Or 2026 case no harm with his performances since the start of the season.Even though the voting consideration period for the award ends in July, his recent performances will surely have made voters rethink in favour of the Barcelona star.He has received another significant endorsement in the Ballon d’Or debate, with former Barcelona forward
  
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• Manchester City stars now fearing Premier League relegation

  30-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City stars now fearing Premier League relegationManchester City players are worried that they face relegation, after the Premier League’s confirmation of the guilty verdicts from their financial rule breach hearing.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesThe Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that the recent media reports were accurate, and that Manchester City have been found guilty by an independent commission of all charges relating to serious breaches of the competition’s fi
  
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• What will be classed as a successful season under Glasner?

  30-09-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to send in your questions for football reporter Nick Mashiter to answer. In the first of a two-part Q&A on Wednesday, he addresses what success looks like at Nottingham Forest this campaign and what Oliver Glasner's team need to do to produce strong performances. Will: What do you think represents success for Glasner this season? If we trend as we are into Christmas, do you think the owner will look to replace him, or will Glasner be given the full season regardless, assumi
  
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• Soriano’s question to Roma and Everton owner Friedkin in Copenhagen revealed

  30-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Soriano’s question to Roma and Everton owner Friedkin in Copenhagen revealedIl Corriere dello Sport reports that, on Tuesday, Dan Friedkin expressed satisfaction with Roma’s achievements on and off the pitch and spoke with Man City CEO Ferran Soriano, who jokingly asked, ‘President, do you want to win this season?’Roma and Everton owner Dan Friedkin attended the European Football Clubs board meeting in Copenhagen on Tuesday, crossing paths with presidents and directors fr
  
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• PSG’s Senny Mayulu sustains injury on France U21 duty

  30-09-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Senny Mayulu sustains injury on France U21 dutyParis Saint-Germain’s Senny Mayulu (20) has sustained an injury while featuring for France’s U21 side. Whilst Gérald Baticle’s side beat Estonia 2-0 on Tuesday, there were a couple of casualties from the game.Ethan Mbappé was the major casualty. Baticle admitted that he was “worried” about the Lille OSC midfielder, who was stretchered off with an ankle injury towards the start of the encounter.
  
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• Real Madrid believe Manchester City goal machine could be available in 2027 – report

  30-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe Manchester City goal machine could be available in 2027 – reportReal Madrid could make another attempt to sign Erling Haaland in 2027, with English journalist Graeme Bailey (h/t Defensa Central) claiming the Manchester City striker could become available next year.Haaland’s future at the Etihad Stadium has attracted severe attention, and Bailey believes Real Madrid are preparing for a potential opportunity to finally bring the Norway international to Spain.Notably
  
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• Former Real Madrid star urges Bayern Munich to sign Barcelona midfielder: ‘Would make them a better team’

  30-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star urges Bayern Munich to sign Barcelona midfielder: ‘Would make them a better team’Former Real Madrid and Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has suggested Bayern Munich should consider signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as they plan for the future of their midfield.Speaking on the Bild podcast ‘Phrasenmäher’ (h/t SPORT), Van der Vaart questioned how long Joshua Kimmich will remain Bayern’s central midfield reference poin
  
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• Boxed into a corner?

  30-09-2026 10:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Premier League has opened a Pandora's box of problems which cannot be closed. However well-intentioned, however morally upright they mean to be, the way the product is perceived around the planet by fans will be negatively affected.This looks like a gigantic mess, but could also become a bit of a joke, especially if they attempt to rewrite history, and change the winners' names on the Premier League and cup trophies over these past 15 years. I wouldn't want the engraver's job.I
  
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• Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe narrowly avoided serious knee injury and surgery

  30-09-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe narrowly avoided serious knee injury and surgeryAlthough the September international break came at a good time for Real Madrid, allowing the Merengue team some time to stop and reflect on their shortcomings in the first phase of the season, it has still brought its own set of bad news for Los Blancos.Only a few days after leaving the club to join his national team squad, Ibrahima Konate suffered a physical problem, which forced him to return to Real Madrid. Then, a
  
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