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• Pio Esposito’s Italy Goal Earns Two-Year Benchmark From Mancini

  06-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pio Esposito’s Italy Goal Earns Two-Year Benchmark From ManciniItaly coach Roberto Mancini believes Inter forward Pio Esposito could reach the level of Luca Toni and Christian Vieri within two years after scoring in the Azzurri’s 3-1 win over Turkey.The assessment came after the match at Bologna’s Dall’Ara on Monday 5 October. FcInterNews reported Mancini’s comments, attributing them to TuttoMercatoWeb, and said Esposito had scored Italy’s final goal of the ni
  
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• Gyokeres, Mosquera And Lewis-Skelly To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds United

  08-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gyokeres, Mosquera And Lewis-Skelly To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Leeds UnitedArsenal will welcome Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday as they look to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners suffered a tough 3-0 loss away at Brighton and Hove Albion before the international break, so they would be desperate to put in a much-improved showing this weekend.Mikel Arteta will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few
  
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• Barcelona-linked Dutch midfield prospect closing in on renewal with current club

  08-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona-linked Dutch midfield prospect closing in on renewal with current clubKees Smit happens to be one of the most exciting young talents coming through in Dutch football in recent years. The 20-year-old starlet, who plays for AZ Alkmaar, has been constantly linked with a move to big club over the past couple of years, with both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid being touted as potential destinations.In fact, the Dutch midfielder has never hidden the fact that he admires Barça and would l
  
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• ✍️Starlet secured: Xavi Espart signs new Barcelona deal

  08-10-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✍️Starlet secured: Xavi Espart signs new Barcelona dealFC Barcelona have reached an agreement with academy graduate Xavi Espart to extend his contract until June 30, 2030. The contract will be formally signed in the coming days alongside president Joan Laporta.Development and debut under Flick's guidanceHaving joined La Masia in the summer of 2015, the young footballer made his first-team debut under Hansi Flick in March 2026, in the Champions League clash against Newcastle at St. J
  
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• Liverpool remain in the race to sign South American wonderkid

  08-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool remain in the race to sign South American wonderkidLiverpool Transfer Interest in Nicolás Scotti Grows Amid Elite European CompetitionLiverpool are among the clubs keeping a close watch on Nicolás Scotti, the highly rated Defensor Sporting winger whose rise in Uruguay has quickly pushed him onto major European recruitment lists. TeamTalk report that the 16-year-old is firmly on Liverpool’s radar, although any move remains some distance away.Scotti, born in 2009, is
  
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• Real Madrid, Barcelona best placed to sign Man United gem as total cost could exceed €10-15 million

  08-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid, Barcelona best placed to sign Man United gem as total cost could exceed €10-15 millionThings seem to be heating up with regard to the future of wantaway Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel.Real Madrid are one of the clubs pursuing the teenage wonderkid, who has made it clear that he does not wish to continue with the Premier League club.Apart from Los Blancos, other top European clubs like FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain also remain keen on the English sta
  
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• Allegri plots Napoli tactical switch after nightmare injury pile-up

  08-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri plots Napoli tactical switch after nightmare injury pile-upThursday’s reports claim that Massimiliano Allegri is plotting a return to a back three after an unfortunate pile-up of injuries during the extra-long September-October international break.Napoli are back in Serie A action on October 10 at home against the high-flying Frosinone, but will have to go without several of their key first-team players.FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Billy Gilmour of SSC Napoli celebrates af
  
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• PSG confirm Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be rested ahead of Ligue 1 return

  08-10-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG confirm Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be rested ahead of Ligue 1 returnParis Saint-Germain have confirmed that Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes have been granted additional rest following an agreement between the coaching staff and sporting management.The French champions announced on Thursday that both players would spend several days away from training before returning at different stages over the weekend.Dembele is scheduled to resume training on Saturday, October 10, while Mendes w
  
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• Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Goncalo Ramos after Portugal heroics

  08-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Goncalo Ramos after Portugal heroicsSerie A side Milan paid a hefty amount to land Goncalo Ramos in the summer and manager Ruben Amorim has now backed him to succeed.The striker has found a fine vein of form for Portugal in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring three times during the international break.He hasn’t always clicked at Milan, finding the net just once in the Serie A so far after making an impression in pre-season. But his general link-up has be
  
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• Enzo Maresca breaks silence after Man City found guilty of financial breaches

  08-10-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has insisted he trusts completely in his bosses at Manchester City and that the mood in his squad is fantastic – even though the club have been found guilty of 114 charges of breaching financial rules and face potentially huge punishments.An independent commission ruled that City had “sham” contracts and that their disguised funding amounted to more than £900m over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.But while City could be expelled from the Premier Leag
  
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• Report: Milan could seek Nico Paz-style deal with Real Madrid for Endrick

  08-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan could seek Nico Paz-style deal with Real Madrid for EndrickThursday’s reports claim that Brazil international Endrick is open to the idea of joining Milan on loan in January and the latest updates claim that the Rossoneri could look to negotiate a deal similar to the one that saw Nico Paz join Como from Real Madrid.Report: Milan interested in Endrick, not just on a short-term loanAccording to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Endrick has told Milan that they would be his
  
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• Palestra, Hato And Caicedo To Start | 3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

  08-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra, Hato And Caicedo To Start | 3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs BournemouthChelsea will welcome Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge this Saturday as they look to earn a good result at home in the Premier League. The Blues suffered a tough 3-0 loss away at Brentford before the international break, so they would be eager to put in a better showing this weekend.Xabi Alonso will opt for the 3-4-3 formation and is expected to make a few changes to his starting XI for this clash. Marco Palestra, Jo
  
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• Julian Nagelsmann back on RB Leipzig radar amid Martin Demichelis’ inconsistent start

  08-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Nagelsmann back on RB Leipzig radar amid Martin Demichelis’ inconsistent startJulian Nagelsmann has reportedly returned to the thinking of some RB Leipzig decision-makers as pressure begins to build on head coach Martín Demichelis. Sky Austria reports that Nagelsmann remains highly regarded within the wider Red Bull organization and is viewed by some officials as a potential option should the Bundesliga outfit eventually decide to make another coaching change.There are curren
  
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• Analysing Arsenal women player minutes so far

  08-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Analysing Arsenal women player minutes so farThe minutes show how Renee Slegers has used her squad so far, and raises questions about several summer signings and senior players.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesNow that the first block of games is finished, we can look at the players’ minutes and performances across the first seven matches, which yielded two wins, three draws and two defeats.Arsenal have already used 22 players this season. The following players have no minutes but h
  
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• Skubala hopes to have Dickie back before Christmas

  08-10-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City hope to have centre-back Rob Dickie back before Christmas with the injury that saw him carried off against Lincoln City last month not as "sinister" as first thought, said manager Michael Skubala. Dickie went down clutching his knee midway through the second half against the Imps and was stretchered off after receiving treatment on the pitch, with the condition of his injury not known prior to the international break."It's not as bad as we first thought, so that's great," Skubala sa
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur ready to replace summer transfer flop with La Liga star

  08-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur ready to replace summer transfer flop with La Liga starTottenham Transfer Latest: Roberto Fernandez Emerges as Spurs’ Top Striker TargetTottenham’s early-season problems have already forced attention towards the next transfer window, and the clearest area under review appears to be centre-forward. After a summer of major spending and significant squad turnover, Spurs are still searching for a reliable attacking focal point, with TeamTalk reporting that Espanyol stri
  
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• Liverpool receive green light to sign midfielder for just £26m

  08-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive green light to sign midfielder for just £26mLiverpool Transfer News: Cher Ndour Emerging as Midfield TargetLiverpool are monitoring Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour, with the Italian publication La Repubblica reporting that the 22 year old has attracted interest from both the Reds and Juventus.The report provides an intriguing name for Liverpool supporters to consider as Andoni Iraola begins shaping his squad and assessing where further additions could be required. Ndour
  
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• Jose Mourinho looks back on Roma spell and explains sacking

  08-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho looks back on Roma spell and explains sackingJose Mourinho’s Real Madrid will take on Serie A giants Roma in what will be an emotional clash for the Portuguese. He still holds the spell in the Italian capital close to his heart and he spoke about all of it in an interview with Corriere dello Sport.Mourinho shed light on his connection with Roma, making it clear that the Europa final was key to all of it but also brought about his downfall.He said: “The Budapest final is
  
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• Barcelona, Real Madrid leading race for Man United prodigy; deal could cost €10-15 million

  08-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona, Real Madrid leading race for Man United prodigy; deal could cost €10-15 millionJJ Gabriel has been the talk of the town in recent weeks after stopping training with Manchester United and making it clear that he wants to leave the club.Given the 16-year-old prodigy’s talent and potential, almost every top club in Europe is eyeing a move for the youngster, with FC Barcelona also very much involved.Even though Barça sporting director Deco issued comments distancing the
  
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• Provedel preparing for Inter debut as Chivu plans goalkeeper swap for Parma

  08-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Provedel preparing for Inter debut as Chivu plans goalkeeper swap for ParmaThursday’s reports claim that Cristian Chivu is planning on rotating his goalkeepers over the next two matches and that Ivan Provedel is in line to make his Serie A debut for the Nerazzurri against Parma this weekend.Report: Chivu planning to rotate goalkeepers for next two Inter matchesJosep Martinez has started in all of Inter’s competitive matches so far this season, but according to reports from Calciomerc
  
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• Yeboah returns to Bristol City from Southend loan

  08-10-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker Ephraim Yeboah has returned to Bristol City after a short loan spell with Southend United. The 20-year-old joined the National League side at the end of September on a 28-day deal but has returned early after playing once, coming on as a substitute in their defeat by Barrow.Latest Bristol City news, analysis and fan views
  
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• FEATURE | Raphaël Le Guen – Brest’s academy’s crown jewel

  08-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Raphaël Le Guen – Brest’s academy’s crown jewelBeing able to seize an opportunity can sometimes change the course of a life. Or of a career, if we stick strictly to the realm of football. Ask Raphaël Le Guen (20). Promoted to the starting line-up by Éric Roy towards the end of last season, the young Stade Brestois 29 defender has now established himself as an undisputed fixture in the Finistère side’s squad.And whilst the lack of depth in
  
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• Hamburg’s Immanuel Pherai speaks on CONCACAF Nations League affair allegedly marred by racial abuse

  08-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg’s Immanuel Pherai speaks on CONCACAF Nations League affair allegedly marred by racial abuseHamburg midfielder Immanuel Pherai has described Suriname’s recent CONCACAF Nations League defeat in Guatemala as “the worst match of my career” after alleging widespread racist abuse and violence surrounding the fixture. Speaking after returning to Hamburg, Pherai told Kicker that problems began before Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat in Guatemala City.“I’ve nev
  
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• ‘We absolutely want to dominate the game’ – England boss Wiegman previews Greece tie

  08-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We absolutely want to dominate the game’ – England boss Wiegman previews Greece tieEngland head coach Sarina Wiegman says that she wants her side to dominate against Greece when the two nations meet on Friday evening.The Lionesses have travelled to Crete ahead of the first leg of their round one play-off tie in FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 qualifying.When speaking in the pre-match press conference, Wiegman said that the focus is on winning the game and dominating.&
  
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• Enzo Maresca ‘trusts completely’ his Man City bosses despite guilty verdict

  08-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has insisted he trusts completely in his bosses at Manchester City and that the mood in his squad is fantastic – even though the club have been found guilty of 114 charges of breaching financial rules and face potentially huge punishments.An independent commission ruled that City had “sham” contracts and that their disguised funding amounted to more than £900m over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.But while City could be expelled from the Premier Leag
  
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• Lincoln's Darikwa handed new deal after knee surgery

  08-10-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tendayi Darikwa has featured 104 times for Lincoln since signing in the summer of 2024 [Getty Images]Injured Lincoln City defender Tendayi Darikwa has signed a new one-year deal with the club despite being ruled out for the season.The 34-year-old has undergone surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament he ruptured in what was their first home game back in the second-tier for 65 years in August.Darikwa will not feature again this term but the new deal means the experienced former Nottingham Forest
  
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• Alexander Isak & Cody Gakpo injury latest after Andoni Iraola update

  08-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak & Cody Gakpo injury latest after Andoni Iraola updateAlexander Isak and Cody Gakpo fitness doubts grow ahead of Manchester City visitLiverpool have returned to work at the AXA Training Centre with one obvious question hanging over preparations for Sunday’s heavyweight Premier League meeting with Manchester City: will Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo be fit enough to play?Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool side remain unbeaten this season, seven competitive matches into the Spa
  
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• Suspended fine for Xhaka over Covid-19 certificate

  08-10-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Arsenal midfielder Xhaka joined Sunderland from Bayer Leverkusen in July 2025 [Getty Images]Sunderland and Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate.The 34-year-old, who is alleged to have obtained the certificate in 2022 when it was a requirement in Switzerland for some travel abroad, says the fine is suspended for two years provided he does not commit any further
  
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• UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham denies playing down the severity of Man City charges as clubs fear political pressure

  08-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham denies playing down the severity of Man City charges as clubs fear political pressureUnited Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected the notion that he played down the seriousness of Manchester City’s financial rule breaches.His initial response to the news of City being found guilty of 114/115 financial charges sparked concern among Premier League clubs.Now, Burnham has insisted that the findings against City must be treated with the utmost seriousne
  
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• Borussia Dortmund appear inclined to allow controversial Rheinmetall sponsorship deal to lapse

  08-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Dortmund appear inclined to allow controversial Rheinmetall sponsorship deal to lapseBorussia Dortmund are reportedly leaning against extending their controversial sponsorship agreement with German defense and armaments manufacturer Rheinmetall beyond the end of the current season. Sport Bild reports that newly-appointed BVB chairman Carsten Cramer currently favours allowing the partnership to expire when the existing agreement runs out in summer 2027.The German tabloid, which contacted
  
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