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• Preston closing in on Alexander appointment

  25-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Graham Alexander was appointed Bradford City boss in November 2023 [Getty Images]Preston North End are closing in on the appointment of Bradford City boss Graham Alexander, BBC Radio Leeds understands.Bradford released a statement on Thursday to confirm they had "reluctantly" given the 54-year-old permission to speak to the struggling Championship side.North End are second bottom and sacked boss Paul Heckingbottom earlier this month after losing six of their first seven league games.Alexander ma
  
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• 📸 Who else? The first goal of the Zidane France era has been scored

  25-09-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Who else? The first goal of the Zidane France era has been scored The long-awaited Zinedine Zidane era with the French national team began tonight away to Türkiye and 54 minutes later, the first goal of the new era was scored. And it came via the most obvious source. 
  The Turks only had themselves to blame too, gifting the ball to France after some questionable play from the back. Michael Olise provided yet another assist for his country, slipping the ball towa
  
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• Clubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensation

  25-09-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League clubs have sought legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.After a long wait for the outcome, City have been found guilty of a majority of the financial rule breaches they were accused of.BBC Sport has also been told that the club will appeal.It has emerged that a number of Premier League sides, prior to Friday's news, had already started seeking advice over whether they would have a case for financial compensation a
  
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• Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules

  25-09-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.The Athletic is reporting that the sanctions have not been decided but that the independent panel has reached its decision, finding the club guilty of all but one count.Sources have also told BBC Sport a decision has been made in the case, and City have been found guilty of the majority of breaches.The Premier League declined to comment.Asked if the report was correct, City d
  
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• Liverpool make contract decision with star's exit nearing

  25-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make contract decision with star's exit nearingLiverpool have lost some of their biggest stars for free in recent years. Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate were the prime examples this summer, with the Reds failing to receive a single penny for a trio they spent over £75 million on.It is a habit that the 20-time Premier League champions will want to shake, but they now face the prospect of another exodus next summer.Virgl van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas and Wa
  
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• 🚨 Major blow in international, Mbappé forced off injured

  25-09-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Major blow in international, Mbappé forced off injuredFor a moment, it looked like the breakthrough: After more than 50 minutes in which the French struggled quite a bit against Türkiye, Kylian Mbappé once again showed why he is a world-class player and put his team under new coach Zinedine Zidane in front.
  The shock followed immediately after. Mbappé had apparently injured himself while taking the shot and had to leave the pitch limping to receive treatment.
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Centre-Forward: What Should Le Bris Do?

  25-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Centre-Forward: What Should Le Bris Do?In a recent interview, former Manchester United scout Mick Brown offered an update on the future of Sunderland centre-forward Brian Brobbey. Brown said,“These types of deals are always difficult for a club like Sunderland.“Obviously, in an ideal world, they don’t want to lose Brobbey because he’s done an excellent job for them and his a big part of everything they’re trying to build there
  
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• O'Neill left 'baffled' by refereeing in late win

  25-09-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael O'Neill has said he was "baffled" by some of the refereeing decisions in Friday's 1-0 win in Georgia.Shea Charles scored a 99th-minute winner in Tbilisi as Northern Ireland picked up their first-ever away win in the Nations League.Before the winner, Pierce Charles had saved a controversial penalty from Georgia captain Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his brother Shea had an appeal waved away at the other end.O'Neill also fumed at a decision from official Orel Grinfeeld not to award a free-kick
  
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• Premier League rivals plot legal action against Man City after 114 financial breaches found

  25-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League rivals plot legal action against Man City after 114 financial breaches foundPremier League clubs are exploring legal action against Manchester City after the club was found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of the league’s financial regulations.Several clubs have already sought legal advice on potential compensation claims.Meanwhile, several top-flight sides have been discussing the independent commission’s verdict.Law firms have previously
  
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• Arsenal Have Been Offered A Chance To Sign This Barcelona Playmaker: Should Arteta Go For Him?

  25-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Have Been Offered A Chance To Sign This Barcelona Playmaker: Should Arteta Go For Him?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Arsenal have been offered a chance to sign Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo. It is believed that the Gunners would have to compete with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign the Spanish international next year.Olmo’s Impressive Form In La LigaOlmo enjoyed a good run of form at the Ca
  
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• Italy booed in Rome as Belgium lead 1-0 at half-time

  25-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy booed in Rome as Belgium lead 1-0 at half-timeBelgium are leading 1-0 against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and the Azzurri were booed by the home crowd at half-time.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelRoberto Mancini’s second stint as Italy’s head coach has not started as the 61-year-old hoped.Italy booed at half-time as Belgium lead 1-0The Azzurri are down 1-0 against Belgium at the break and were booed by the home crowd when the refe
  
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• Liverpool and Manchester City to go head-to-head for £35m star

  25-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Manchester City to go head-to-head for £35m starLiverpool are currently sixth in the Premier League. At the moment, they're performing worse in England's top flight than they did last term as, when Arne Slot was in charge, they won all five of their opening games.But now, they're six points adrift of the league leaders with nobody knowing how well they're actually going to perform this season.A fair few players were brought to Anfield over the summer and, even though more tha
  
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• Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Bundesliga Talent: Is He Worth The Fight?

  25-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Bundesliga Talent: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, fussball-news.de claimed that Manchester United are facing stiff competition for Red Bull Leipzig talent Castello Lukeba. It has been mentioned that the Red Devils would have to compete with Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea in the race to land the French centre-back next year.Lukeba’s Impressive Form In German FootballLukeba enjoyed a good run of form at the German club in the
  
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• Arsenal fan Zohran Mamdani reacts to Man City verdict over 115 charges

  25-09-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zohran Mamdani has responded to reports that Man City have been found guilty of the Premier League charges by highlighting “114”.The mayor of New York City, and an avid Arsenal fan, pointed out the reported number of breaches the Premier League club have been found guilty of, with the club initially facing a total of 115 charges.The Independent understands that the former champions have been found guilty of breaking the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-year period b
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Mix To Sign This Serie A Midfielder: Good Choice For De Zerbi?

  25-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are In The Mix To Sign This Serie A Midfielder: Good Choice For De Zerbi?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in the mix to sign Atalanta midfielder Giorgio Scalvini. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to rival Newcastle United and Chelsea in the race to land the Italian talent next year.Scalvini’s Impressive Form In Serie AScalvini has enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club in this campaign so far as he has mana
  
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• 📸 Isak continues fine start to season with opener for Sweden vs. Romania

  25-09-2026 21:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Isak continues fine start to season with opener for Sweden vs. RomaniaAlexander Isak had a season to forget following his record move to Liverpool but the new campaign has started in fine style for the Sweden striker. 
  Having netted four goals in the Reds' five Premier League games - double the amount of last season - Isak has brought his form onto the international scene, opening the scoring in his country's Nations League clash with Romania. The 27-year-old was slipped in b
  
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• The Ballon d’Or case for Lamine Yamal: When brilliance goes beyond numbers and records

  25-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Ballon d’Or case for Lamine Yamal: When brilliance goes beyond numbers and recordsThere is an understandable temptation, when discussing Lamine Yamal, to begin with his age.19. Still a teenager. Still young enough for every record he breaks to arrive with a footnote explaining how absurd it is.However, the strongest argument Barcelona can make for Lamine Yamal winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or begins by doing precisely the opposite.Let us forget his age for a moment. Let us focus on t
  
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• Liverpool forward can be the best in the world and he is showing it

  25-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool forward can be the best in the world and he is showing itLiverpool have broken the bank to improve their forward line, but their best attacker has been at the club for years. Alexander Isak, Bradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz have all arrived at Anfield for over £100 million in the last 18 months, and Hugo Ekitike wasn’t an inexpensive acquisition either.The Reds’ most dangerous attacker this season has been Cody Gakpo however, and the Dutchman has been a fixture at An
  
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• Chelsea Are Eyeing A Move For This Bournemouth Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?

  25-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Eyeing A Move For This Bournemouth Midfielder: What Will He Bring To Stamford Bridge?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus revealed that Chelsea are eyeing a move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. It has been mentioned that the Blues have identified the English talent as a dream target for next year.Scott’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueScott enjoyed a good run of form at the English club in the previous campaign as he has put in a series of influential displays
  
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• Nigeria come from behind to win in Afcon 2027 qualifying

  25-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CAF Africa Cup of Nations QualifiersNigeria 2 - 1 Madagascar FTMoses Usor made his Nigeria debut after an impressive start to the season with Austrian club LASK [Reuters]Nigeria came from behind to open their bid to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a 2-1 home victory over Madagascar.The visitors took a 16th-minute lead when centre-back Ehsan Kari beat the Super Eagles offside trap and headed in from eight yards out following a well-worked short corner routine.That goal placed Ni
  
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• Roma’s 2026/27 Project: Gasperini’s Football, New Signings and Dybala’s Future

  25-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s 2026/27 Project: Gasperini’s Football, New Signings and Dybala’s FutureThe summer of 2026 has brought a new sense of direction to AS Roma. After a season that secured Champions League football, the Giallorossi are preparing for a campaign in which expectations will be significantly higher. The challenge for Gian Piero Gasperini is no longer simply to build a competitive side. Roma must now become more consistent, more aggressive and capable of competing on several fronts
  
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• Arsenal urged to consider move for Premier League striker

  25-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal urged to consider move for Premier League strikerBrian Brobbey Transfer Talk Raises Fresh Questions for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester UnitedThere are moments early in a season when one performance changes the tone of a wider transfer conversation. Brian Brobbey’s hat-trick at the Etihad has done exactly that. Sunderland still ended up on the wrong side of a 5-3 result against Manchester City, yet the discussion afterwards centred on the striker’s power, presence and wheth
  
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• “I am in!” – Jurgen Klopp’s bus parade joke could be about to come true

  25-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I am in!” – Jurgen Klopp’s bus parade joke could be about to come trueJurgen Klopp’s Liverpool Parade Promise Resurfaces After Manchester City VerdictManchester City being found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges has pushed an old Liverpool conversation back to the front. Not the legal process, not the politics, not the noise. The simple question is this, if titles are stripped, who benefits?For Liverpool supporters, the instinct is obvious. They remember
  
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• AC Milan revive interest in Real Madrid forward ahead of January window

  25-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan revive interest in Real Madrid forward ahead of January windowThe future of Endrick at Real Madrid heading into the January transfer window has yet again become a subject of much discussion.The 20-year-old striker attracted a lot of interest in the summer and could have left, especially with Los Blancos signing Carlos Espi. However, Jose Mourinho stepped in and stopped his departure with the promise of prominence in the team. But a pre-season injury and increased competition for places
  
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• Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Good Option For Iraola?

  25-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Good Option For Iraola?In a recent report, The Athletic mentioned that Liverpool are keeping a keen eye on Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. It has been claimed that the Reds are eyeing a move to bring the French talent to the Merseyside club next year.Camara’s Impressive Form In French FootballCamara has enjoyed a good run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he put in a series of impressive displays for them
  
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• 🎂Atlético Nacional marked 79 years with memories, legends and unity

  25-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎂Atlético Nacional marked 79 years with memories, legends and unityAtlético Nacional commemorated its 79th anniversary with an emotional ceremony at its Guarne headquarters, combining tributes to its forebears with a profound institutional outlook.Recognition for the greats and a push toward the futureDuring the event, the Verdolaga leadership immortalized Jorge Hugo “la Chancha” Fernández and Oswaldo Juan Zubeldía as new club legends. At the same
  
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• €90 million star proves he really is ready for Anfield

  25-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  €90 million star proves he really is ready for AnfieldIssues in the middle of the park have blighted the start of Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool career. The Spaniard has found one of the best defensive partnerships in world football with Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk and has got the Reds’ forward line firing.The problem that remains unsolved is Liverpool’s midfield, and specifically trying to find balance in a unit full of talented players.Several top midfielders have been
  
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• Van Bommel: ‘De Ketelaere is a complete player’ for Italy vs. Belgium

  25-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Van Bommel: ‘De Ketelaere is a complete player’ for Italy vs. BelgiumBelgium coach Mark van Bommel explains why has decided to start Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere as a False 9 against Italy. ‘He is a complete player.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from the game on the Liveblog.These sides are in Nations League Group A along with France and Vincenzo Montella’s
  
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• USMNT teen Cavan Sullivan could make his senior debut as Mauricio Pochettino gives young players a look against Peru

  25-09-2026 20:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO — After spending the week with a new wave of U.S. soccer prospects, after the morning workouts, personal meetings and bonding exercises highlighted by singing performancessome much better than others — coach Mauricio Pochettino has gained a better understanding of his youthful roster.It's to the point where he seems confident enough to throw many of them into the first U.S. match since the World Cup, a friendly against Peru on Saturday afternoon.Given the short amount of time
  
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• Rangers £15k-A-Week Signing Emerges as Kris Boyd’s Standout Summer Pick: Can They Build Around Him?

  25-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers £15k-A-Week Signing Emerges as Kris Boyd’s Standout Summer Pick: Can They Build Around Him?Rangers have started to see the benefits of their summer rebuild, with Kris Boyd identifying Dan Neil as the standout arrival. Speaking to Seven, powered by Ladbrokes, Boyd said several new players had taken time to settle but had recently shown much stronger form.Neil joined Rangers from Sunderland on a free transfer in July and signed a three-year contract. The 24-year-old has since t
  
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