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• Provocation timed to perfection: did he spark Germany into life?

  04-10-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Provocation timed to perfection: did he spark Germany into life?Jürgen Klopp’s first matches in charge of the Germany team have sparked mixed feelings across football-loving Germany. The almost unanimous verdict: the debut against the Netherlands was still quite okay, the defeat to Greece was immediately branded a complete disaster again, and most recently the win over Serbia was a must-win with some promising signs and, for the first time, also the classic Klopp signature.Some unders
  
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• Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet calls former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba his ‘role model’

  04-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool defender Jérémy Jacquet calls former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba his ‘role model’The chances of Jérémy Jacquet (21) ever having the opportunity to play alongside Paul Pogba (33) for France are, strictly speaking, minimal. Which, as one might imagine given his comments, is certainly a source of some regret for the Liverpool defender.“Paul Pogba has always been my role model, and he still is,” Jacquet revealed in an intervie
  
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• Two European giants eye move for Liverpool star

  04-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two European giants eye move for Liverpool starVirgil van Dijk Transfer Interest Leaves Liverpool Facing a Defining Contract DecisionLiverpool are moving towards a significant call on Virgil van Dijk, and the timing feels every bit as important as the stature of the player involved. As Liverpool.com reports, Juventus and Real Madrid are among the clubs being linked with the Liverpool captain, with his current deal now running into its final months.This is familiar territory to some extent. Liver
  
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• Germany U21 Tactics Check | How Nicolo Tresoldi and Paris Brunner are excelling at U21 level

  04-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany U21 Tactics Check | How Nicolo Tresoldi and Paris Brunner are excelling at U21 levelTwo victories, eight goals and six points represent a fairly tidy return from the German U21s’ first two matches of the final international break of European Championship qualification. Naturally, the scorelines do not tell the entire story of Antonio Di Salvo’s Germany U21 squad.Di Salvo’s side dispatched Latvia 4-0 before beating Malta 4-1 four days later, but both matches po
  
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• Miralem Pjanic: “I hope Roma win the Scudetto.”

  04-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miralem Pjanic: “I hope Roma win the Scudetto.”Gasperini’s Roma wins and impresses, by now, virtually everyone from insiders to former players. The Giallorossi play brilliantly and at breakneck speed, making for a truly spectacular spectacle. Miralem Pjanic also emphasized this, speaking on the sidelines of ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport”s Trento Sports Festival: “When Roma play, you sit on the couch and it’s a pleasure to watch them.”“They’r
  
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• Kayode’s ‘best is yet to come’ as agent hails Brentford and Italy talent

  04-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kayode’s ‘best is yet to come’ as agent hails Brentford and Italy talentBrentford full-back Michael Kayode marked his Italy debut with a goal in Bursa, and his agent believes it is only the start.Speaking to Tuttosport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Giuseppe Pesce described watching the moment from the stands in Turkiye, and having to keep a lid on it.“It’s a source of pride to see Michael at this level. I was in Bursa on Monday for his debut and when the goal went in I felt
  
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• Gerrard has 'nothing but respect' for McInnes - gossip

  04-10-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Rangers boss on his admiration for current Ibrox manager as midfield duo are back to shine for the Ibrox side...Steven Gerrard insists he would love Rangers to be so successful under Derek McInnes that they might not need to ask him to return as manager in the future. (Open Goal via The Herald - subscription required)The midfield partnership of Dan Neil and Nico Raskin can power Rangers to a Premiership title push, says former Ibrox star Charlie Adam. (Daily Record - subscri
  
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• ‘He made me win lots of titles’ – Zinédine Zidane pays tribute to Real Madrid and Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo

  04-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘He made me win lots of titles’ – Zinédine Zidane pays tribute to Real Madrid and Portugal legend Cristiano RonaldoZinédine Zidane, the manager, would certainly not have enjoyed the same success without Cristiano Ronaldo (41). As the Frenchman’s right-hand man during his spell in charge of Real Madrid between 2016 and 2018, the Portuguese forward has also been one of the reasons behind Zidane’s tremendous achievements.Scoring 112 goals and providing 27
  
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• Former Real Madrid defender overlooks Lamine Yamal in surprising Ballon d’Or choice

  04-10-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid defender overlooks Lamine Yamal in surprising Ballon d’Or choiceBarcelona star Lamine Yamal may be one of the leading contenders for the Ballon d’Or, but not everyone sees it that way.Former Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia believes another Spain team-mate deserves the award ahead of the Barcelona superstar.According to Defensa Central, Garcia was asked about the Ballon d’Or during international duty and selected Fabian Ruiz.Garcia chooses Fabian over LamineF
  
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• Villas-Boas: ‘Mora can become world class under Gasperini at Roma’

  04-10-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villas-Boas: ‘Mora can become world class under Gasperini at Roma’Andre Villas-Boas believes Rodrigo Mora has the technical quality to reach the very top, and that Gian Piero Gasperini is the coach to get him there.Speaking to Corriere dello Sport in Copenhagen at the European Football Clubs assembly, the Porto president, who sanctioned the sale, was clear about the talent that Roma have bought.“Oh, an immense talent who will make Roma fans happy,” he said. “He&rsqu
  
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• How England’s thrashing of Croatia finally produced the blueprint to win big games

  04-10-2026 11:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane believes the 7-0 demolition of Croatia sends a message to the rest of Europe and showed the mentality they need to finally win the biggest games as he closes in on more history.Thomas Tuchel’s men put their familiar opponents to the sword in the Nations League clash in Rijeka, with their heavy artillery of attacking talent firing them to a memorable win.Kane and Bukayo Saka both scored twice, Jude Bellingham scored one and made three more, while Anthony Gordon an
  
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• Saka moves past Beckham after superb England display

  04-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saka moves past Beckham after superb England displayBukayo Saka delivered another outstanding England performance against Croatia, scoring twice in a 7-0 win and reaching a new international milestone.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesBukayo Saka scored twice as England demolished a poor Croatia side 7-0 on Saturday evening, taking another step up the country’s scoring charts in the process.The Arsenal winger’s brace took him to 19 goals for England, moving him past David Beckham on 1
  
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• Former Liverpool player worried star player’s head has been turned by La Liga giants

  04-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool player worried star player’s head has been turned by La Liga giantsVirgil van Dijk, Real Madrid and Liverpool’s Next Contract ProblemLiverpool have a familiar issue on their hands, and this time it centres on Virgil van Dijk. The captain is into the final year of the extension he signed in April 2025, and there is still no fresh agreement in place. That matters, because once a player of his stature edges towards the end of a deal, the noise grows quickly.Van Dijk con
  
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• Spalletti on the Juventus job: ‘At Roma I coached a fanbase, here you coach a mentality’

  04-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti on the Juventus job: ‘At Roma I coached a fanbase, here you coach a mentality’Luciano Spalletti has spoken at length about what managing Juventus means to him, drawing a distinction between this job and every other one he has held.Speaking to Tuttosport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the coach framed it as something beyond the usual relationship between a manager and a club.“At Roma I coached a fanbase, at Napoli you coach a city. At Inter a tradition, with the national team a
  
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• Jordan Pickford breaks silence on being dropped from England side

  04-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Pickford breaks silence on being dropped from England sideJordan Pickford, Thomas Tuchel and England’s Goalkeeper Battle ExplainedEngland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has addressed the obvious question after Thomas Tuchel left him out of the starting line-up for Nations League games against Spain and the Czech Republic. The surprise was real because Pickford has owned the shirt for years, and because managers rarely bench a long-established number one without a very clear reason.Accor
  
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• Roma make contact for Endrick’s loan in January

  04-10-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma make contact for Endrick’s loan in JanuaryEndrick is back on Roma’s radar ahead of the winter transfer window. The Brazilian continues to find limited playing time at Real Madrid and is reportedly considering a January departure to revitalize his season, as he did last year. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, the 2006-born player’s priority is to play consistently to retain his spot in Brazil and stay on the Brazilian team’s radar. Roma, seeking a midfielder capabl
  
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• Jose Mourinho could turn to midfield star as Real Madrid defensive crisis deepens

  04-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho could turn to midfield star as Real Madrid defensive crisis deepensReal Madrid seem to have no visible end to their centre-back problem, which has affected the club over the last couple of seasons.It almost feels like the position is cursed for Los Blancos, with injuries happening on a wholesale basis regardless of the personnel.With the situation as it is at the moment, Aurelien Tchouameni could once again be asked to solve Real Madrid’s problems at centre-back.According to
  
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• England manager waxes lyrical about Barcelona superstar amid superb form – “He has reached another level”

  04-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England manager waxes lyrical about Barcelona superstar amid superb form – “He has reached another level”Anthony Gordon has been one of Barcelona’s standout performers in the early weeks of the season, settling seamlessly into Hansi Flick’s side following his summer move.The only thing missing has been his first goal in Blaugrana colours, but the winger has been in scintillating touch for England during the international break.Having scored once again in England&rsq
  
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• Malen completes recovery ahead of Como clash

  04-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen completes recovery ahead of Como clashMalen doesn’t want to stop. Having recovered from the slight knee problem that kept him from playing against the Netherlands, the striker is ready to return to the heart of Roma’s attack against Como. As Il Tempo reports today, Malen already played for Fabregas’ team last season, although his goal didn’t prevent Roma from losing that match. Malen has made an extraordinary start to this season, scoring six goals in the first five
  
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• Liverpool warned over transfer deal for 24-year-old Germany forward

  04-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool warned over transfer deal for 24-year-old Germany forwardLiverpool looking into Kevin Schade dealThere is also the possibility of Andoni Iraola adding Kevin Schade.The Germany international, 24, has been named as an LFC target in recent reports - with Schade adding three goals in his opening five games of the season for Brentford.Schade is an established member of Jurgen Klopp’s Nationalmannschaft these days and it’s no surprise to see him linked to bigger clubs.Serious off
  
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• Castro makes Argentina debut: “Unforgettable moment.”

  04-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Castro makes Argentina debut: “Unforgettable moment.”It was a night to remember for Santaigo Castro, making his debut for Argentina. The Roma striker played his first match for the Seleccion in Argentina’s 7-0 win over Burkina Faso. The Roma striker was brought on by coach Scaloni in the second half in place of Lautaro Martinez, fulfilling a career-long dream. After the victorious match, Castro celebrated the occasion on Instagram: “There are moments that stay with you fo
  
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• Talking points from England’s 7-0 thrashing of Croatia

  04-10-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talking points from England’s 7-0 thrashing of CroatiaEngland produced one of their most dominant displays in recent years, sealing a stunning 7-0 victory over Croatia at the Stadion HNK Rijeka on Saturday evening.Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka scored before the break to give the Three Lions a commanding advantage.Kane and Saka added two more after half-time before substitute Morgan Rogers completed the annihilation with a late seventh.Perfect response after Sp
  
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• Big talking points from England’s 7-0 thrashing of Croatia

  04-10-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big talking points from England’s 7-0 thrashing of CroatiaEngland produced one of their most dominant displays in recent years as they sealed a stunning 7-0 victory against Croatia at Stadion HNK Rijeka on Saturday evening.The Three Lions opened the scoring after eight minutes through Harry Kane.Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka then joined the Bayern Munich star on the scoresheet to hand the visitors a 4-0 lead at half-time.England did not let up after the break, as Kane and
  
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• Juventus star Yildiz eyed by Real Madrid and Arsenal as Bianconeri future hinges on Champions League

  04-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus star Yildiz eyed by Real Madrid and Arsenal as Bianconeri future hinges on Champions LeagueJuventus have valued Kenan Yildiz at €100m for the best part of a year, and three of Europe’s biggest clubs are circling.According to Corriere dello Sport, Real Madrid first enquired in the winter of 2025 under Xabi Alonso, when the Turk was their priority target.The interest cooled after Vinicius Junior’s contract was resolved and Jose Mourinho took over, but it has not disappear
  
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• Man City signing Sullivan becomes youngest US goalscorer

  04-10-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sullivan made his MLS debut at the age of 14 [Getty Images]Cavan Sullivan became the youngest US international goalscorer in history with a stunning lob in a 3-0 friendly win over rivals Mexico.Mathis Albert, at 17 years and 131 days, had set the mark with his goal against Chile on Wednesday, but his record lasted for just five days as Sullivan struck gold.At 17 years and five days old, Sullivan - who is set to join Manchester City next season - intercepted a pass from Raul Rangel and perfectly
  
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• Germany international is an option for Barcelona ahead of Getafe clash

  04-10-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany international is an option for Barcelona ahead of Getafe clashThe international break is almost over, with Barcelona set to resume their campaign next weekend as they take on Getafe.It is a game where team selection could be crucial given that the majority of Barcelona players will be returning from a gruelling and lengthened break.Many players, therefore, will have accumulated fatigue during this period, meaning Flick might have to make some key changes to his eleven.Adeyemi is an optio
  
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• Max Dowman given ‘harsh’ straight red for England u19s v USA

  04-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman given ‘harsh’ straight red for England u19s v USAMax Dowman had already made his mark for England Under-19s before a late incident brought an unexpected end to his afternoon against the United States.Photo via EnglandFootball.comMax Dowman was shown a straight red card while playing for England u19s in a behind-closed-doors friendly against the United States, with the decision described as ‘harsh’.The Arsenal teenager was sent off in the 74th minute after an in
  
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• Spain hold off Czechia to move within one point of quarter-finals

  04-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain hold off Czechia to move within one point of quarter-finalsSpain beat Czechia 3-1 in Oviedo on Saturday 3 October, with Lamine Yamal scoring inside six minutes for a third consecutive game. The victory kept Spain’s Nations League campaign perfect and left them one point from the quarter-finals, according to the Guardian’s match report.Spain built a two-goal lead before the breakYamal had gone close inside the opening minute, but his goal arrived after five minutes and 20 second
  
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• Leeds United’s Jean-Mattéo Bahoya sustains injury with France’s U21s

  04-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United’s Jean-Mattéo Bahoya sustains injury with France’s U21sJean-Mattéo Bahoya (21) is the latest victim of what has been a costly international window for France’s U21s. The Leeds United attacking midfielder joins the likes of Ethan Mbappé, Senny Mayulu, and Ewen Jaouen in sustaining an injury while away with Les Bleuets. Mbappé and Mayulu sustained injuries during the game against Estonia at the end of last month. Both are out for several w
  
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• Cologne suffer double striker injury blow ahead of crucial Bundesliga derby

  04-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne suffer double striker injury blow ahead of crucial Bundesliga derbyCologne have suffered a significant double injury blow after both Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache were forced off during Saturday’s international-break friendly against Viktoria Köln.The most serious concern surrounds Dallinga. Cologne confirmed on Saturday evening that the 26-year-old suffered a cruciate-ligament injury and will consequently be sidelined for several months. Ache, meanwhile, sustained a muscular
  
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