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• Pompey have made solid progress under Hughes

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Richard Hughes' arrival at Portsmouth four years ago rather summed up where things were at the club at that moment. Five months previously Pompey had failed to secure his signature, with Hughes opting to stay at Forest Green. When he finally did arrive at Fratton Park just over four years ago, he arrived at a club that felt stuck in League One and drifting.Pompey had started their sixth season in the third tier promisingly but by the autumn a slide had already begun, and the playoffs would
  
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• Liverpool eyeing move for 'excellent' midfielder, it's not Lamine Camara

  02-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eyeing move for 'excellent' midfielder, it's not Lamine CamaraSince the summer transfer window shut at the start of September, Liverpool have been linked with many new players. Obviously, deals for new players to make the switch to Anfield can't be struck until the window opens up again but, the fact that Liverpool are building up their shortlist of potential targets is encouraging.Over the summer, it felt like Richard Hughes didn't really have much of a plan to replace Mohamed Salah a
  
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• Newcastle United Hand Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Coventry Clash: Should Jaissle Keep His Academy Star Out?

  02-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United Hand Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Coventry Clash: Should Jaissle Keep His Academy Star Out?Newcastle United have received an unwanted injury concern after Lewis Miley withdrew from the England Under-21 squad following an injury during training. The 20-year-old midfielder has returned to Tyneside for further medical assessment, giving Matthias Jaissle another fitness issue to monitor during the international break.Newcastle United face another concern over Lewis MileyAccording to a
  
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• Barcelona see 20-year-old Premier League striker as a future target; remain in contact with his camp

  02-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona see 20-year-old Premier League striker as a future target; remain in contact with his campWith FC Barcelona scouring the market for a new centre-forward this past summer, the name of Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth emerged as a potential target.The 20-year-old French forward was coming on the back of an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League and was seen as a good, long-term fit by the Blaugrana.As it became clear that Julian Alvarez would not arrive, the Catalans even co
  
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• Rangers Face Premier League Raid After Celtic Double: Should McInnes Break The Bank To Keep His Defensive Star?

  02-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Face Premier League Raid After Celtic Double: Should McInnes Break The Bank To Keep His Defensive Star?Rangers could face a significant contract dilemma involving Dujon Sterling, with several Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring his performances at Ibrox.According to an exclusive report from Mick Brown in Football Insider, English top-flight sides are considering moves for the versatile defender after his recent displays caught the attention of scouts. Former Manchester United chie
  
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• Watch: Brown bundles in first NI goal against Ukraine

  02-10-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Watch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Watch: Brown bundles in first NI goal against Ukraine
  
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• NWSL Week 23: Hopkins hat-trick spurs Kansas City, Seattle jumps back into playoff picture

  02-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NWSL Week 23: Hopkins hat-trick spurs Kansas City, Seattle jumps back into playoff pictureJess Fishlock is ageless, and Angel City just keeps rising up the table. Ashley Sanchez equaled the league’s season scoring record, Gotham extends the lead at the top, and there is a new challenger in second. Denver’s playoff hopes took a hard hit, while three other sides were officially eliminated from the playoff chase.Portland earned a draw late, while suddenly reeling North Carolina find the
  
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• Numbers don’t lie: Real Madrid have plenty of room for improvement across the pitch

  02-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Numbers don’t lie: Real Madrid have plenty of room for improvement across the pitchReal Madrid’s season, under the returning Jose Mourinho, has not started as expected at the club. In terms of results, eight matches have produced six wins one draw and two defeats in all competitions. Both losses have come in La Liga (five wins), leading to the Merengues occupying the fourth place in the table.Meanwhile, arch-rivals Barcelona have maintained a perfect winning record riding on their re
  
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• Ninja A-League preview: Adelaide United undergo squad overhaul after historic back-to-back Finals

  02-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ninja A-League preview: Adelaide United undergo squad overhaul after historic back-to-back FinalsThe longest off-season in the world is nearly over. The Ninja A-League gets underway on Saturday, 17th October.If you need a catch up on what’s been happening since Melbourne City lifted the title back in May, fear not. Her Football Hub has got you covered.Here’s our club-by-club preview, and like all good alphabetical previews, we’re starting with A.Adelaide United 2026/27 A-League
  
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• Liverpool wonderkid proves he's ready to start for Andoni Iraola

  02-10-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool wonderkid proves he's ready to start for Andoni IraolaLiverpool have always been known for having a lot of talent among their ranks. Of course, there have been times when their performances have been a bit ropey but, they've always managed to find a way to get back to their best.Thanks to Jurgen Klopp, the Reds have got a solid base for their team and, although they finished fifth in the Premier League when managed by Arne Slot last term, Andoni Iraola's recent appointment seems to hav
  
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• Manchester City Forward Is In Talks With Barcelona: Can Maresca Afford To Lose Him?

  02-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Forward Is In Talks With Barcelona: Can Maresca Afford To Lose Him?In a recent post on X, journalist John Jesus revealed that Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is in talks with Barcelona. It is understood that the Catalan club are working on a deal to sign the Norway international from the Mancunian club in the future.Haaland’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueHaaland has enjoyed a good run of form at Man City in this campaign so far as he has produced a series of
  
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• Liverpool set for massive injury boost with star set to return this month

  02-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set for massive injury boost with star set to return this monthGiovanni Leoni Liverpool Return: Reds Receive Major Injury BoostLiverpool supporters have waited more than a year to see Giovanni Leoni back among his teammates. Now, finally, there is a genuine sense that the Italian defender’s long rehabilitation is entering its final stage.According to reporting by Gregg Evans of The Athletic, Leoni is expected to return to full training during the week commencing 12 October. That
  
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• Sunderland Forward Is On The Radar Of Juventus: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?

  02-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Forward Is On The Radar Of Juventus: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?In a recent report, Calciomercato claimed that Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey is on the radar of Juventus. It has been mentioned that the Turin giants are eyeing a move to sign the Dutch striker from the Black Cats next year.Brobbey’s Impressive Record In English FootballBrobbey has made an impressive start to the Premier League campaign after he produced a string of decent displays for them in the final third.
  
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• Gasperini on Roma revival: ‘Dybala is a poet, Aston Villa didn’t understand Malen’

  02-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini on Roma revival: ‘Dybala is a poet, Aston Villa didn’t understand Malen’Gian Piero Gasperini reveals how he helped Paulo Dybala put Roma injuries behind him and pounced on Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen mistake. ‘Dybala is a poet of football.’The coach spent nine years with Atalanta, taking them to several Champions League qualifications and winning the Europa League trophy.His first season at the Stadio Olimpico was one of adaptation, but still managed
  
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• Report: Roberto De Zerbi wants Spurs reunion with Premier League attacker

  02-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Roberto De Zerbi wants Spurs reunion with Premier League attackerTottenham tracking Kaoru Mitoma as De Zerbi reunion angle gathers paceTottenham Hotspur are among the clubs closely watching Kaoru Mitoma, with TeamTalk reporting that a reunion with Roberto De Zerbi is a live possibility as the Brighton winger edges towards a pivotal point in his contract situation.Mitoma is described as “a solid market opportunity” and that wording feels significant. When a player of his profi
  
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• Manchester United star opens the door to exit amid Arsenal interest

  02-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United star opens the door to exit amid Arsenal interestLeny Yoro transfer concern emerges as Arsenal and PSG monitor Manchester United defenderManchester United defender Leny Yoro has reportedly emerged as a player whose future at Old Trafford could come under scrutiny, with Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain among the clubs said to be monitoring his situation.The claims come from a report by Caught Offside, which credits information from sources familiar with the situation. The report
  
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• Euro giants send scouts to watch Liverpool star in action

  02-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Euro giants send scouts to watch Liverpool star in actionThe transfer window isn't even open at the moment but Liverpool have still been making headlines. At the moment, Andoni Iraola's men are unbeaten across all competitions and, although we're only a few games into the season, the impact that the Spaniard has had on Liverpool's ranks has been impressive.Of course, there are still some teething problems such as who Iraola can start in the double pivot but, as the Reds' players get more used to
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy lack world class players, so have to build a team that works’

  02-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy lack world class players, so have to build a team that works’Roberto Mancini warns Italy ‘don’t have world class players, so we have to build a team that can play well together’ as they take on France in the Nations League.It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League on the Liveblog.There couldn’t have been a bigger difference between
  
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• Arsenal Are In The Running To Sign This Bundesliga Defender: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?

  02-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are In The Running To Sign This Bundesliga Defender: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?In a recent print edition, SportBild mentioned that Arsenal are in the running to sign Bayer 04 Leverkusen defender Jarell Qaunsah. It has been claimed that the Gunners are facing competition from Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid in the race to land the English centre-back next year.Quansah’s Impressive Form In The BundesligaQuansah has enjoyed a decent run of form at the German club in this campaign s
  
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• Arsenal 28yo set to be available to start after injury concern

  02-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 28yo set to be available to start after injury concernThere is hope Ezri Konsa can shake off his recent injury concern to be ready to start for England against Croatia, despite dropping to the bench in midweek.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesFears were raised around the fitness status of Ezri Konsa when the Arsenal defender was absent from training on Monday, with the FA explaining that Konsa and Nico O’Reilly would be following their own individual training programmes.O’
  
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• 👀 Cruzeiro’s latest signing has EIGHT games to earn a new deal

  02-10-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Cruzeiro’s latest signing has EIGHT games to earn a new dealCruzeiro is racing against time to assess its latest signing. Announced in the final stretch of the transfer window, Matías Viña arrives at the club with only EIGHT matches left to prove he deserves to stay in Belo Horizonte.The Uruguayan left-back belongs to Flamengo and was loaned to Cruzeiro until the end of the season. The deal includes a purchase option, which Raposa may exercise if the player manages
  
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• Real Madrid keen on Bundesliga defender whom Liverpool can sign for €70 million

  02-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid keen on Bundesliga defender whom Liverpool can sign for €70 millionAs reported by BILD in Germany, Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah and have been closely scouting him this season.Over the past couple of summers, Los Blancos have significantly strengthened their defensive line, signing players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Marc Cucurella.However, more reinforcements could be needed
  
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• Bonucci: ‘Italy want to attack France wings’ with surprising formation

  02-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bonucci: ‘Italy want to attack France wings’ with surprising formationLeonardo Bonucci explains Italy’s forward-thinking formation against France in the Nations League, with quite a few surprises. ‘We want to attack their wings.’It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League on the Liveblog.The Azzurri have had two completely different performances so far und
  
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• 🚨Confirmed XIs: a big Clásico awaits, Italy v France

  02-10-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed XIs: a big Clásico awaits, Italy v FranceThe Stade de France in Saint-Denis will host a blockbuster Group A1 clash in the UEFA Nations League this Friday (18:45 GMT), as France take on Italy. Les Bleus arrive with a perfect record after two 1-0 away wins over Turkey and Belgium — the latter secured by a dramatic late goal from Michael Olise — and will be aiming to strengthen their grip on top spot in the table.
  Meanwhile, the Azzurra come into the match revi
  
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• Man City confirm appeal against guilty verdict

  02-10-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them [Getty Images]Manchester City have confirmed they have lodged an appeal after an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations.In a short statement, the club said the commission's ruling contained "clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe".Asserting its innocence, the club added it had filed "a comprehensive body of irref
  
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• Nations League official line-ups: France vs. Italy

  02-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League official line-ups: France vs. ItalyItaly go all attack with the Esposito brothers and Moise Kean, confirming Michael Kayode at right-back, while France start Serie A stars Adrien Rabiot and Lucas Da Cunha.It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from the Nations League on the Liveblog.BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Italy, looks on before the UEFA Nations L
  
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• Nations League: Build-up as Northern Ireland face Ukraine

  02-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine v Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Watch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Nations League: Build-up as Northern Ireland face Ukraine
  
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• 🚨 France v Italy: the official line-ups for the big clash!

  02-10-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 France v Italy: the official line-ups for the big clash!Third and final match for the France team during this international break.The schedule has saved the best for last: France-Italy, a remake of the 2026 World Cup final, with Zinédine Zidane in the starring role.The lineups for this Group A Nations League clash have been officially announced by UEFA. Lucas Da Cunha, Jérémy Jacquet and Adrien Truffert are in the starting XI.This article was translated into Englis
  
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• 🚨 France - Italy: the official line-ups for the crunch clash!

  02-10-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 France - Italy: the official line-ups for the crunch clash!Prestige match at the Stade de France tonight: France–Italy, a remake of the 2006 World Cup final, with Zinédine Zidane as the protagonist.The lineups for this Group A Nations League clash have been officially confirmed by UEFA. Lucas Da Cunha, Jérémy Jacquet and Adrien Truffert all start.One small surprise compared with the expected lineup: Pierre Kalulu is preferred to Jules Koundé at right-b
  
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• Real Madrid retain total faith in loanee who is improving after horror start

  02-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid retain total faith in loanee who is improving after horror startAccording to AS, Real Madrid retain complete faith in their 19-year-old prodigy Franco Mastantuono, who is currently on loan at Fiorentina.The teenager endured a rough start to his stint in Italy, but has since experienced a turnaround of fortunes, even earning a spot back in the Argentina national team setup.And, even though he had a difficult initiation to life in Europe, Los Blancos retain their trust in the youngster
  
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