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• Pick of the stats: West Ham v QPR

  07-10-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The Championship returns from a three-week hiatus with a London derby on Friday as West Ham United host QPR (20:00 BST).A victory for the Hammers would move them to the top of the table before the rest of the weekend's fixtures while a win for QPR would push them into second place.West Ham and QPR have not met in the league since the 2014-15 Premier League campaign; the Hammers won 2-0 at Upton Park that season, before the sides shared a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road.QPR lost their most recent ga
  
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• Official: Montella sacked by Turkiye after winless Nations League start

  09-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Montella sacked by Turkiye after winless Nations League startThe Turkish football federation has officially announced that Vincenzo Italiano has been dismissed from his position as head coach of the Turkiye national team after losing all four matches at the start of their Nations League campaign.Official: Turkiye sack Montella after four consecutive Nations League defeatsMontella had served as head coach of the Turkiye national team since September 2023, successfully qualifying for bot
  
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• ENGLAND SQUAD: Clinton drafted in as Kendall withdraws

  09-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ENGLAND SQUAD: Clinton drafted in as Kendall withdrawsManchester City midfielder Grace Clinton has been called into the England squad to cover for Aston Villa’s Lucia Kendall.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from The Football Association this afternoon.It has been reported that Kendall is continuing to manage a minor injury and she has therefore been forced to return to club ahead of schedule. Clinton has been drafted in as a replacement, although she wi
  
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• Marseille manager Bruno Genesio ‘reassured’ after talks with hierarchy, despite ’emergency’ situation

  09-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille manager Bruno Genesio ‘reassured’ after talks with hierarchy, despite ’emergency’ situationSpeaking on Friday, Bruno Genesio has said that he has been “reassured” following talks with Olympique de Marseille’s hierarchy, despite the club’s current predicament. There had been talk of Genesio leaving the club amid a poor start to the season. A financial crisis has gripped the club, forcing them to sell their best players over the summer; des
  
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• Iraola targets unique milestone as Liverpool host troubled Man City

  09-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola targets unique milestone as Liverpool host troubled Man CityLiverpool host Manchester City at Anfield in one of the Premier League’s standout fixtures this weekend.The Reds have collected nine points from five matches and are unbeaten this season.Andoni Iraola could join Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan as one of only three permanent Liverpool managers to avoid defeat in each of their first six top-flight games in charge.However, Iraola will need to end Liverpool’s winless home run t
  
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• Arsenal approach Mexican club over January 2027 transfer

  09-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal approach Mexican club over January 2027 transferArsenal have approached the Club Tijuana hierarchy to open talks over the potential transfer of Gilberto Mora in 2027, according to a report.Photo by Luke Hales/Getty ImagesMexican outlet El Porvenir report that Arsenal have approached the management team of Club Tijuana to open talks over the possible signing of Gilberto Mora in January.The same outlet adds that Mora has a $28m (£21.2m) release clause, and that he’s also attrac
  
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• Decision to stay at Celtic did not take long - O'Neill

  09-10-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill takes his side to Fir Park on Sunday [SNS]Martin O'Neill has suggested he was never close to leaving Celtic after a three-game losing streak, stressing his "great enthusiasm" for the role.The 74-year-old signed a one-year deal to stay on as manager after two interim spells last season culminated in a league and Scottish Cup double.Following two defeats by Rangers last month - either side of a 3-1 home defeat by Ferencvaros in the Europa League - O'Neill said "it might be time to w
  
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• Global support for Infantino: FIFA's football development unites FAs

  09-10-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Global support for Infantino: FIFA's football development unites FAsFrom Africa to Asia, via Europe, more and more national football associations are strengthening their collaboration with FIFA. At the heart of this is President Gianni Infantino’s commitment to giving every country a voice and creating new opportunities for global football to grow.Africa stands united behind InfantinoA strong message of unity came on Thursday from the CAF Strategic Conference, held in Santa Maria, Cape Ver
  
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• Afcon move to every four years under review by Caf

  09-10-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senegal are waiting to hear the result of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being stripped of the Afcon title they thought they had won in January [Getty Images]The Africa Cup of Nations could continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.Speaking on Friday at a Confederation of African Football (Caf) strategy conference in Cape Verde, president Patrice Motsepe said: "We've discussed it over the last few da
  
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• Juventus starting to lose patience for German forward Nick Woltemade as Bianconeri already exploring alternatives

  09-10-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus starting to lose patience for German forward Nick Woltemade as Bianconeri already exploring alternativesDespite only being five matches into the 2026-27 Serie A campaign, Juventus have already began losing patience for Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade and have already began exploring alternative striker options for the winter transfer window.La Gazzetta dello Sportindicates that although it is still very early into the season, the German international has failed the first part of
  
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• Global Consensus: How FIFA’s commitment to football development Is bringing nations together

  09-10-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Global Consensus: How FIFA’s commitment to football development Is bringing nations togetherFrom Africa to Asia and Europe, football associations are strengthening their partnerships with FIFA, highlighting Gianni Infantino’s commitment to giving every nation a voice and expanding opportunities across the global game.A powerful message of unity emerged from the CAF Strategy Conference in Santa Maria, Cabo Verde, on Thursday, as all 54 African football associations pledged their unani
  
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• Premier League 2026/27 Matchday 6 predictions: Manchester City face tough Liverpool test, Arsenal bid to return to winning ways

  09-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League 2026/27 Matchday 6 predictions: Manchester City face tough Liverpool test, Arsenal bid to return to winning waysThe 2026/27 Premier League season resumes this weekend with an enthralling line-up of Matchday 6 fixtures.Manchester City’s ongoing off-field issues add an intriguing sub-plot to their clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Read on as we preview the weekend ahead.Arsenal vs Leeds UnitedDefending champions Arsenal went into the extended international break on th
  
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• Official: Nico Gonzalez signs new contract with Juventus until 2030

  09-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Nico Gonzalez signs new contract with Juventus until 2030Juventus have officially confirmed that Argentina international Nico Gonzalez has signed a new contract with the club which will run until the end of the 2029-30 season.Nico Gonzalez has re-established himself as a reliable option for Juventus under Luciano Spalletti in the early stages of the 2026-27 season after spending the 2025-26 season out on loan with Atletico Madrid.MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 04: Lamine Yamal of FC Barce
  
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• Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal injury blow ahead of Leeds United test

  09-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal injury blow ahead of Leeds United testArsenal Injury Update: Kai Havertz Doubtful for Leeds Clash with Leeds UnitedArsenal head into Saturday’s meeting with Leeds United with a familiar problem, availability. Mikel Arteta has confirmed Kai Havertz is a major doubt, and that means another late fitness call before the lunchtime kick-off in north London.The headline is simple enough. Havertz has avoided anything serious, but that does not guarantee he plays. He r
  
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• Barcelona closely monitoring out-of-favour veteran’s fresh start away from club

  09-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona closely monitoring out-of-favour veteran’s fresh start away from clubAccording to SPORT, FC Barcelona are keeping a close watch on Marc-Andre ter Stegen and his ‘reset’ away from the club at AFC Ajax.With the veteran shot-stopper showing positive signs during the recent international break, the Blaugrana are keeping a close eye on how his season progresses.After a difficult season in which he lost prominence at Barça before suffering an injury that disrupted hi
  
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• Depth on show as Irish all but assure play-off final

  09-10-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Larkin scored and provided two assists in Astana after replacing Denise O'Sullivan in the team [Getty Images]Republic of Ireland thrashed 10-player Kazakhstan 8-0 in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg without three of their best players.Captain Katie McCabe and influential midfielder Marissa Sheva were suspended, while their most-capped player Denise O'Sullivan was rested for the long journey to Astana as the game was played on an artificial pitch.All three were crucial compon
  
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• What every Premier League manager said about the Man City verdict

  09-10-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are the talk of the footballing world after being found guilty of 114 financial breaches by an independent commission, with managers across the Premier League reacting to the news ahead of the return of club football.An independent commission, which was appointed following a four-year investigation to rule over the charges which stretch between 2009 and 2018, ruled that the current Premier League leaders had "sham contracts" arranged for a number of its commercial partners, disgu
  
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• Gillingham in good position, says Brophy

  09-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gillingham midfielder James Brophy believes his side have put themselves into a good position in League Two after a decent start to the season.The Gills are currently 10th in the table, taking 13 points from their opening nine matches.In 2025-26, they sat top of the division after nine matches with six wins but later fell away to end up 17th.Brophy arrived in the summer after helping Cambridge United achieve automatic promotion back to League One last season.The 32-year-old told BBC Radio Kent i
  
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• Everton up for sale again - so what next as owners TFG look for a way out?

  09-10-2026 17:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton chairman Dan Friedkin has never attended one of the club's matches since TFG completed a takeover in December 2024 [Getty Images]When Everton's owners The Friedkin Group released a 170-word statement on Friday morning announcing they were effectively putting the club up for sale, it was as low-key and underwhelming as their tenure on Merseyside.TFG, also owners of AS Roma in Italy's Serie A, paid more than £400m for a 99.5% share of Everton in December 2024, releasing the club from
  
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• Global support for Infantino: FIFA's development pledge unites federations

  09-10-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Global support for Infantino: FIFA's development pledge unites federationsFrom Africa to Asia, via Europe, national associations are strengthening their ties with FIFA. This trend reflects growing support for Gianni Infantino and his commitment to giving every country a voice and expanding opportunities for the development of football worldwide.Africa rallies behind InfantinoThe CAF Strategic Conference, held on Thursday in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, delivered a powerful show of unity. All 54 Afri
  
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• Manchester United boss Michael Carrick calls for swift resolution of Manchester City’s case

  09-10-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick calls for swift resolution of Manchester City’s caseManchester United head coach Michael Carrick has called for a swift resolution to Manchester City’s financial breaches case.City have been found guilty on nearly all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.The Citizens have denied any wrongdoing and have appealed against the independent commission’s verdict.Man United boss Carrick wants a qu
  
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• Iraola hints at Chiesa opportunities as Liverpool face attacking injury pile-up

  09-10-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola hints at Chiesa opportunities as Liverpool face attacking injury pile-upLiverpool head coach has hinted that Federico Chiesa could potentially be in line for increased opportunities after recovering from an injury issue over the international break and with the likes of Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo all unavailable.Iraola: ‘Chiesa has been doing a good job in the international break’Chiesa has not featured at all for Liverpool in 2026-27 due to a muscular injury,
  
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• Hartlepool bring in defender Clark

  09-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hartlepool United have signed defender Max Clark on a deal running until January.Clark, 30, was a free agent after leaving Gillingham, where he had played more than 100 games, in the summer.His career has taken him around the EFL as well as spending almost three years in the Netherlands with Vitesse Arnhem.He is the second player signed by head coach Pete Wild after midfielder Jack Earing and is available for Saturday's trip to Forest Green Rovers (17:30 BST).
  
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• Inter midfielder Curtis Jones suffers injury blow ahead of Parma clash

  09-10-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter midfielder Curtis Jones suffers injury blow ahead of Parma clashThe Nerazzurri have underwent a set-back following the international break as Inter central midfielder Curtis Jones has suffered an injury in training, ruling him out of this weekend’s clash against Parma at the San Siro.La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that medical tests have revealed that the 25-year-old central playmaker endured an abductor muscle strain during the mid-week training, which will force the Englishman to
  
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• Flick delighted with Barcelona stars’ change in attitude during the international break

  09-10-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick delighted with Barcelona stars’ change in attitude during the international breakFor Hansi Flick and coaching staff, injuries were one of the main reasons FC Barcelona fell short of their ambitions last season. The squad spent too much time without one of their most important players, Raphinha, because of physical problems, largely linked to excessive workloads with the Brazil national team.The likes of Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Lamine Y
  
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• Xabi Alonso confirms quadruple Chelsea boost ahead of Bournemouth clash

  09-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso confirms quadruple Chelsea boost ahead of Bournemouth clashChelsea Injury Boost as Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer and Reece James Return for BournemouthChelsea needed a clean week. In reality, they got three. After 22 days without a match, Xabi Alonso heads into Saturday’s meeting with Bournemouth carrying better news than he has had for a while. Moises Caicedo is back, Cole Palmer is back, Reece James is back, and Joao Pedro and Marco Palestra are available too.That matters. Chel
  
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• Wolves' Lopez 'not 100%' to start at Middlesbrough

  09-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto said Fer Lopez was "not 100%" certain to play against Middlesbrough on Saturday, adding he would make a final decision closer to kick-off.The forward has been a key player for Wolves so far, scoring his fifth goal of the season in the win over bitter rivals West Bromwich Albion in the Black Country Derby in the final game before the international break.During his time away with the Spain Under-21 squad, Lopez was sent back to Wolves early with an injury, reported
  
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• Palestra finally eyeing Premier League debut with Chelsea: ‘Ready to go’

  09-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra finally eyeing Premier League debut with Chelsea: ‘Ready to go’Marco Palestra could finally be in line for his Premier League debut with Chelsea when they take on AFC Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, as head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that the Italy international has trained and is ‘ready to go’.Alonso confirms Palestra ‘ready’ for Premier League debutPalestra joined Chelsea from Atalanta in a deal worth €60m with bonuses included during t
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder completes remarkable recovery to return to squad vs Villarreal

  09-10-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder completes remarkable recovery to return to squad vs VillarrealReal Madrid kept Federico Valverde’s return under wraps for as long as possible before finally confirming his availability in the squad list for the match against Villarreal. The captain completed the final training session without any problems and, 17 days after the club’s last medical update, is now available to Jose Mourinho for the first match following the international break.And, according to M
  
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• Real Madrid presidential candidate looked into hiring Arteta

  09-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid presidential candidate looked into hiring ArtetaNew reports have confirmed that Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme looked into bringing Mikel Arteta to the club earlier this year, before the Arsenal boss extended his Gunners contract.Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesThe Athletic report that according to sources familiar with the situation, Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme was interested in Mikel Arteta as a potential successor to Alvaro Arbeloa.Thi
  
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