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• PSG to pay Braga €3.3m to secure first refusal rights on Mario Dorgeles transfer

  03-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG to pay Braga €3.3m to secure first refusal rights on Mario Dorgeles transferParis Saint-Germain have offered €3.3m to SC Braga – a club in which Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) holds a 29.6 per cent stake – to secure the right of first refusal for Mario Dorgeles (22), according to the Portuguese daily A Bola.Under this agreement, PSG have secured priority over any potential transfer of the Ivorian midfielder, as part of a contract covering all of the player’s econo
  
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• Bove reveals precious Calafiori advice for an Italian in London

  04-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bove reveals precious Calafiori advice for an Italian in LondonWatford’s Edoardo Bove reveals he is neighbours with Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, who gave him some precious advice on living in London as an Italian.The pair grew up together as part of the Roma youth academy, and remained good friends over many years, including on international duty with Italy at youth level.Calafiori moved to England for Arsenal in the summer of 2024, and Bove followed to Watford in January after a c
  
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• New Italy debutant Vergara: ‘The result gave us confidence but Olise’s free kick left me speechless’

  04-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Italy debutant Vergara: ‘The result gave us confidence but Olise’s free kick left me speechless’Antonio Vergara says Italy’s 1-1 draw with France gave the Azzurri renewed confidence, while admitting Michael Olise’s free-kick left him ‘speechless’ on his international debut.The Napoli forward was handed his first Italy appearance in the 62nd minute at the Stade de France, replacing Francesco Pio Esposito as Roberto Mancini introduced him to the action
  
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• Struggling Barcelona defender remains determined to stay despite Chelsea, Liverpool interest

  04-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Struggling Barcelona defender remains determined to stay despite Chelsea, Liverpool interestAlejandro Balde is one of the few Barcelona players who have struggled for form this season, even as his team continues to dominate Spain.Balde has featured in just 12 minutes of action this season and has fallen behind Xavi Espart and Joao Cancelo in the pecking order.Much like Jules Kounde, who has already accepted his fate in the team, Balde has been ruing his performances and poor form last season. As
  
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• Milan plot January loan for Endrick with Roma also in the running for the Real Madrid talent

  04-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan plot January loan for Endrick with Roma also in the running for the Real Madrid talentMilan have not given up on Endrick, with the Brazilian’s lack of minutes at Real Madrid opening the door to a January move.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Rossoneri looked at him over the summer without the deal progressing. The situation could shift now, with competition for places in Madrid’s attack leaving Endrick struggling for continuity and physical problem
  
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• Three ways Mourinho can solve Real Madrid’s big defensive problem vs Villarreal

  04-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three ways Mourinho can solve Real Madrid’s big defensive problem vs VillarrealWith the international break almost over, Real Madrid are set to resume their campaign next weekend when they lock horns with Villarreal.It will be a tricky contest for Jose Mourinho, whose side are heading into this game with just one option in central defence, Antonio Rudiger.Dean Huijsen is serving a one-match suspension while Ibrahima Konate won’t be fit in time for the clash, having suffered a knock d
  
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• 🤕 Bad news for Alavés: Ville Koski returns injured from Finland duty

  04-10-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤕 Bad news for Alavés: Ville Koski returns injured from Finland dutyBad news for Alavés, who have received word from Finland of Ville Koski’s injury.
  Six days before the match against Atlético de Madrid, the Babazorros have been hit by an injury to one of their most in-form players.The club statementThe player is suffering from a muscle injury and his recovery will depend on how it progressesVille Koski has a muscle injury in his right quadriceps. The player, w
  
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• Pjanic claims: ‘Roma are Scudetto contenders but too early for Juventus’

  04-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pjanic claims: ‘Roma are Scudetto contenders but too early for Juventus’Miralem Pjanic has given his verdict on his two former Italian clubs, and the gap between them is considerable.Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, with quotes via CalcioMercato, the former Bosnia midfielder was effusive about Roma.“Roma can dream of the Scudetto. They’re nice to watch, it’s a pleasure to look at them, they play well, and if Dybala is well up front, with Malen th
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo back in Arabia as Portugal recall calls grow

  04-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo back in Arabia as Portugal recall calls growCristiano Ronaldo is already in Saudi Arabia to rejoin Al-Nassr training. The Portuguese striker has ended his stay in the Spanish capital before returning to club competition.The forward traveled to Madrid after the tense episode experienced at Portugal’s national team training camp. The controversy involving the coaching staff led to the player’s departure from the national squad during the international break.During his
  
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• Real Madrid re-emerge as a candidate to sign €100 million-rated Turkish international in 2027

  04-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid re-emerge as a candidate to sign €100 million-rated Turkish international in 2027Real Madrid have had very limited success, as far as their attacking unit is concerned, with Galactico signing Yan Diomande still yet to deliver.Vinicius Jr. also looks like a shadow of his former self now, despite signing a lucrative contract renewal in the summer while Rodrygo has struggled with injuries.This has once again forced Real Madrid to consider further reinforcements, possibly in the sum
  
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• Alvini plays down Frosinone’s flying start: ‘Survival is the only objective’

  04-10-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alvini plays down Frosinone’s flying start: ‘Survival is the only objective’Massimiliano Alvini is refusing to let Frosinone’s excellent opening weeks shift the target, insisting survival remains the only objective.Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, the coach was asked whether his side had crept up on people.“We have a single objective, as the president said today, and it’s achieving safety. It’ll be difficult, it’ll be a very long jou
  
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• Juventus relief as Bosnia confirm Alajbegovic substitution just a precaution

  04-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus relief as Bosnia confirm Alajbegovic substitution just a precautionJuventus can breathe easily over Kerim Alajbegovic after Bosnia confirmed his withdrawal against Sweden was nothing more than cramp.As noted by Calciomercato.it, the attacking midfielder scored the equaliser before leaving the pitch on 87 minutes, initially prompting concern in Turin.Barbarez: ‘Alajbegovic didn’t want to come off’Coach Sergej Barbarez settled the matter in his press conference.“Ke
  
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• Report: Liverpool interested in move for Brighton forward

  04-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool interested in move for Brighton forwardKaoru Mitoma Transfer Latest: Tottenham Reunion Talk Grows as Liverpool Monitor Brighton Contract Stand-offKaoru Mitoma is moving into a delicate phase of his Brighton career, and the sense around the market is that his situation could become one of the more attractive opportunities for leading clubs over the coming windows. According to TeamTalk, Tottenham and Liverpool are among those keeping a close eye on developments as the winger app
  
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• Real Madrid boss keeping a close tab on new signing amid strong performances for RM Castilla

  04-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid boss keeping a close tab on new signing amid strong performances for RM CastillaAmong all the signings Real Madrid made in the summer, Sergio Martinez’s name went under the radar the most.The youngster joined RM Castilla for a fee of €3 million following an excellent stint at Racing Santander, which had made him one of the most sought-after young footballers in Spain.Almost two months into the new season, Martinez has been performing well for RM Castilla and is starting to
  
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• Liverpool will offload struggling forward: Three clubs want January deal

  04-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool will offload struggling forward: Three clubs want January dealLiverpool strengthened their attack with a couple of new forwards in the summer transfer window. Victor Munoz was onboarded after the Reds triggered the FIFA World Cup winner’s £34m Osasuna release clause.And Andoni Iraola also reeled in Bradley Barcola in the closing stages of the window - with the France international arriving for a fee that could reach £123m.Chiesa pushed down pecking orderThose signings
  
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• Genoa’s De Rossi: ‘When you see me playing the clown to blame players, I’m finished’

  04-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Genoa’s De Rossi: ‘When you see me playing the clown to blame players, I’m finished’Daniele De Rossi insists Genoa will pull clear again after a dismal start that has brought one point from five matches.Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the coach was adamant the solution is not theatrics.“We’ll get ourselves out of this situation like last year. The important thing is that everyone wants to immerse themselves in it. I want to create new good moments. With G
  
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• Arsenal get special Fabregas option under Como agreement

  04-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal get special Fabregas option under Como agreementCesc Fabregas has a special clause in his Como contract for his former clubs, including Arsenal according to reports.Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty ImagesPortuguese outlet A Bola report that former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has a special clause in his contract for three of the clubs he previously represented as a player.According to the claims, Fabregas’ deal with Como 1907 includes a release clause that would allow him to joi
  
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• Bayern Munich retain special €7.5m buyback clause for Elversberg’s Maurice Krattenmacher

  04-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich retain special €7.5m buyback clause for Elversberg’s Maurice KrattenmacherBayern Munich reportedly retained a preferential buyback clause when selling Maurice Krattenmacher to SV Elversberg during the summer transfer window.According to Sport Bild, the German record champions can bring the 21-year-old back to Munich for €7.5m. Other clubs would have to trigger a general €9m release clause contained in Krattenmacher’s contract. The arrangement suddenly loo
  
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• Barcelona defender accepts his lack of game-time under Hansi Flick – “I was below standards”

  04-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender accepts his lack of game-time under Hansi Flick – “I was below standards”In a season where Barcelona have looked the most dominant under Hansi Flick, it has been a rather disappointing one so far for Jules Kounde.The Frenchman has fallen behind in the pecking order and is no longer a guaranteed starter in the team, with Hansi Flick considering Eric Garcia as his number one choice at right-back.Kounde, for his part, has accepted his fate and understands that h
  
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• Liverpool among teams eyeing South American wonderkid

  04-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool among teams eyeing South American wonderkidLiverpool Serious About Gilberto Mora as Transfer Race for Mexico’s Next Big Thing Heats UpLiverpool have built plenty of their recent transfer strategy around elite talent and high-end potential, and the latest name to fall into that category is Gilberto Mora. According to Football 365, the club are serious about trying to land the teenage attacking midfielder, a player already gathering the sort of attention that tends to follow future
  
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• Thomas Tuchel describes one young England player as ‘complete package’

  04-10-2026 12:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Thomas Tuchel described midfielder Alex Scott as the “complete package” after he impressed in the 7-0 victory in Croatia.The Bournemouth midfielder was handed his first start in Rijeka and looked every inch an international midfielder with an energetic display alongside Elliot Anderson as Tuchel’s side ran riot in the Nations League clash.Tuchel said: “First start and what a start, what a performance. He is so smooth on the ball, his decision making is at the
  
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• What do Baldini’s Italy U21 need to qualify for Euros?

  04-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What do Baldini’s Italy U21 need to qualify for Euros?Silvio Baldini’s Italy U21 side head into their final Group E fixture knowing one match decides everything.Italy sit second on 24 points, three behind Poland, after Cisse’s late winner in Armenia. The two meet on the final matchday, and only a win gives the Azzurrini top spot, but not just any win, as noted by Tuttosport.EMPOLI, ITALY – MARCH 26: Jeff Ekhator of Italy U21 celebrates after scoring the team’s third
  
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• National team’s next matches! Everything on November’s international break

  04-10-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National team’s next matches! Everything on November’s international breakThe Brazilian National Team already has its next commitments set to wrap up the 2026 calendar.During the November FIFA window, the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti will play two friendlies in Asia, both at the National Stadium in Singapore.The match against Japan will mark a reunion after Brazil’s 2-1 victory in the second round of the last World Cup.National Team schedule (Brasília time):Japan vs.
  
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• Greece head coach denies reports of Borussia Dortmund request to manage Konstantinos Karetsas’ workload

  04-10-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Greece head coach denies reports of Borussia Dortmund request to manage Konstantinos Karetsas’ workloadGreece head coach Ivan Jovanovic has denied reports that Borussia Dortmund asked the Greek Football Federation to manage Konstantinos Karetsas’ workload during the current international break.Sky Germany had previously reported that Dortmund contacted the Greek FA regarding the 18-year-old ahead of Sunday’s Nations League rematch against Germany.Karetsas has started all three
  
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• Modric 'ashamed' of Croatia's 'catastrophic night'

  04-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luka Modric won the Golden Ball at the 2018 World Cup in Russia after helping Croatia finish as runners-up [Reuters]Croatia captain Luka Modric said he felt "ashamed" of his side's performance in Saturday's 7-0 defeat at home to England in the Nations League. It was the first time in 20 years as an international that the AC Milan midfielder said he had felt such emotion, describing it as a "catastrophic night".Modric, 41, was making his 205th appearance for his country after recently agreeing to
  
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• Roma continue to follow Kvernadze ahead of January

  04-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma continue to follow Kvernadze ahead of JanuaryRoma are already looking ahead to the January transfer window, and their priority would be to give Gasperini a new attacking winger. As La Stampa reports today, the Giallorossi coach is dreaming of a player with Lookman-like qualities to boost the attack and try to challenge Inter for the Scudetto. Among the players on D’Amico’s table is Jadon Sancho, currently a free agent and offered to the Giallorossi, who, however, currently have
  
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• Denzel Dumfries opens up on Jose Mourinho relationship at Real Madrid

  04-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Denzel Dumfries opens up on Jose Mourinho relationship at Real MadridDenzel Dumfries was one of the additions that Real Madrid made to their team in the last summer transfer window. The Dutchman arrived to replace Dani Carvajal, and to provide an alternative to Trent Alexander-Arnold for Jose Mourinho.Despite the competition with the Englishman, the Dutch defender has played quite a prominent role for the Merengue team in this initial stage of the season. Meanwhile, he has also impressed for his
  
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• 2026 UEFA Nations League | Predicted Germany XI vs Greece, Can Germany win away from home? 

  04-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2026 UEFA Nations League | Predicted Germany XI vs Greece, Can Germany win away from home? After beating Serbia 2-0 at the Allianz Arena on Thursday, Germany travel to Greece to face a side that beat them 0-1 in Augsburg a week earlier. Following the improved performance against Serbia, Jürgen Klopp’s team will hope to secure another win before the international window comes to a close.Jonas Urbig is a confirmed starter in goal. Klopp noted that the decision is not an indication
  
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• Gila’s honest Milan assessment: ‘We’re a Europa League team with Scudetto ambitions’

  04-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gila’s honest Milan assessment: ‘We’re a Europa League team with Scudetto ambitions’Mario Gila has backed Ruben Amorim’s methods while acknowledging Milan are still at the start of something rather than the end of it.Speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, via MilanNews.it, the defender described a coach who demands intensity in both phases of the game.“Amorim is a coach who transmits grit, he’s aggressive in the press. He’s a modern coach,
  
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• France youth international Obed Nkambadio to represent DR Congo?

  04-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France youth international Obed Nkambadio to represent DR Congo?Obed Nkambadio (23) has represented France at youth level, however, doubts are now emerging about his international future, as per a report from Foot Mercato. Nkambadio has represented France all the way up to U21 level, whilst he also represented Les Bleus at the 2024 Olympics. However, last season, he lost his No.1 jersey at Paris FC to Kevin Trapp. The former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper has continued to provide assurances, and
  
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