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• Raúl Asencio undergoes successful tibia surgery

  01-10-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raúl Asencio undergoes successful tibia surgeryReal Madrid have released a statement confirming Raúl Asencio’s operation.The club statement"Our player Raúl Asencio successfully underwent surgery today, performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes, for a stress fracture in his right tibia. The operation was supervised by Real Madrid’s Medical Services. 📸 Juan Manuel Serrano Arce - 2026 Getty ImagesAsencio will begin his recovery process in the coming days.Time outVa
  
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• 🚨 Ferran Torres out of Spain squad, replacement already lined up

  02-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Ferran Torres out of Spain squad, replacement already lined upFerran Torres has no choice but to leave the Spain national team camp before the upcoming match against Czechia at the Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo.
  The Valencia-born PSG international has been ruled out of the squad due to minor discomfort in his left ankle, which has not prevented him from training in recent days.However, "given the persistence of the symptoms, it has been decided to release the player from the squad in order
  
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• Real Madrid believe superstar forward is being unfairly targeted amid injury controversy

  02-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe superstar forward is being unfairly targeted amid injury controversyReal Madrid have moved to clarify Kylian Mbappe’s situation after the forward became the subject of renewed criticism following his trip to Paris during his recovery from injury.In fact, according to L’Equipe, the club believes Mbappe has been unfairly targeted by sections of the media and supporters, despite the fact that his time in France was approved by the club.It is to be noted that Mbappe s
  
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• How Gordon became one of England's main men

  02-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon has made 27 appearances for England, scoring six goals [Getty Images]Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jordan Pickford and now Anthony Gordon.All have become guaranteed starters and reliable stars for England, with the Barcelona winger the latest to look, according to captain Kane, like one of the Three Lions' "main men".Gordon was one of England's standout players at the World Cup and earned a big-money move to European giants Barca in the summer, while his good form has
  
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• Zinédine Zidane ‘not proud’ of Marco Materazzi headbutt in 2006 World Cup final

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane ‘not proud’ of Marco Materazzi headbutt in 2006 World Cup finalA few different memories could return to the fore when Zinédine Zidane takes his place in the dugout at the Stade de France on Friday night, when he takes charge of L’Équipe de France for the first time on French soil.Zidane, named as Didier Deschamps’ successor, has had a successful start to life as manager of Les Bleus, beating Turkiye and Belgium both by the same 1-0 sco
  
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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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• New update could change Saliba expected injury return date

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New update could change Saliba expected injury return dateReports this week suggested William Saliba could be back in action in November, but sources close to the player have given a slightly less optimistic timeline.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesReports from France this week suggested that Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is back running again, with a recent x-ray confirming that his recovery is on track.According to those claims, Saliba is desperate to start playing matches again, and he&
  
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• Danny Batth On Indian Football And A Desire To Represent The Indian National Team

  02-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Danny Batth On Indian Football And A Desire To Represent The Indian National TeamIndia take on Brazil on Saturday, where the Brazilian side can expect a huge welcome at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium where it’s estimated they have tens of millions of fans.The home side has never qualified for a World Cup, and this historic match is the first ever between the two countries, with tickets selling out in a matter of hours.The demand can partly be explained in the wake of a fracas in Decembe
  
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• Ancelotti tries changes, Pedro could get his chance up front

  02-10-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti tries changes, Pedro could get his chance up frontPedro could earn a chance as a starter for the Brazil national team this Saturday against India. The information comes from ge, which followed Friday’s training session in Kolkata.With Raphinha out, the Flamengo striker was picked by Ancelotti among the starters in training and is currently ahead in the race for the spot.And that may not be the only change. The Italian coach began the session with seven changes compared to the tea
  
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• Why Italy have left Inacio out of all three matchday squads this international break

  02-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Italy have left Inacio out of all three matchday squads this international breakThere was a lot of excitement when 18-year-old Samuele Inacio was called up to the Italy national team squad for the Nations League fixtures against Belgium, Turkey and France in September and October, but Roberto Mancini has now been forced to explain why he has left the Borussia Dortmund teenager out of three consecutive matchday squads.Mancini explains why Inacio has not featured for Italy this international b
  
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• Mourinho refuses to abandon Real Madrid superstar despite worst start since COVID-19

  02-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho refuses to abandon Real Madrid superstar despite worst start since COVID-19Jose Mourinho has no intention of abandoning Vinicius Jr. despite the Real Madrid forward enduring his least productive start to a season since the COVID-19 pandemic.According to AS, Mourinho remains firmly behind the Brazilian and sees him as an important part of his plans.In fact, the manager is eager to find a way to bring the winger back to his best.Vinicius has scored only once in his opening eight matches,
  
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• Wing disappointed despite Reading's positive start

  02-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Wing has made seven league appearances for Reading this season [Shutterstock]Reading captain Lewis Wing has said that despite an encouraging start to the League One season he has been left disappointed they have not taken more points. The Royals have won three of their first seven matches this campaign and sit ninth in the table, one point outside the play-offs and four below leaders Bradford City who they welcome to the SCL Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST).Leam Richardson and members of hi
  
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• Former PSG manager Christophe Galtier opens door to Ligue 1 return

  02-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former PSG manager Christophe Galtier opens door to Ligue 1 returnChristophe Galtier, manager of SC Neom in Saudi Arabia, has opened the door to a return to Ligue 1 in an interview withLe Parisien. Galtier, following his one year at Paris Saint-Germain (before being replaced by Luis Enrique), made the move to manage in Qatar (Al-Duhail SC) before taking the reins at the newly-formed Neom. However, he has told Le Parisien that he still follows France’s top-flight closely. “I remain co
  
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• USMNT vs Mexico predicted lineups: How will Pochettino, Marquez line up the CONCACAF giants?

  02-10-2026 14:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino and Rafa Marquez could go in many directions when it comes to their teams for a high-profile friendly between the USMNT and Mexico on Saturday, making the task of predicted lineups quite a challenge.Pochettino made 10 changes to his starting lineup between the wins over Peru and Chile, while Marquez was even more judicious with his Starting XI places across two games, starting 22 different players.MORE — How to watch the game | Pochettino in focusYet all signs points to
  
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• Pompey moving in right direction under Hughes

  02-10-2026 14:44 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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• Eaves will be feared in League Two - Ainsworth

  02-10-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth has said experienced striker Tom Eaves will give his side a different type of option up front.The 34-year-old re-signed for Gillingham earlier this week, having scored 40 goals in his previous two-season spell at the club before leaving for Hull City in 2019.Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent: "He's definitely somebody who will be feared in League Two."He scored 10 goals last season [for Northampton, then in League One] and has had a really good career of Championship
  
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• Anderson exit may free up room for signing - Cowan

  02-10-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town head coach Gavin Cowan says the departure of Tom Anderson to Carlisle on loan this week has potentially freed up some funds to add to the squad.Anderson dropped into the National League in the search for regular football and will be with Carlisle until January.Cowan said he was "gutted" to see the defender leave, adding the door to a return to the Salop first team will always be open."It's an absolute brilliant signing for them. If he comes back in I'll be I'll be over the moon b
  
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• Barcelona revive interest in Serie A full-back ahead of possible free transfer – report

  02-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona revive interest in Serie A full-back ahead of possible free transfer – reportBarcelona have revived their interest in Fiorentina full-back Dodo as they continue to explore options to strengthen both sides of their defence.As reported by SPORT, the Brazilian has emerged as a potential free-transfer opportunity after deciding against extending his contract in Italy. Notably, Barcelona have monitored his situation before and are now keeping him on their list for next season.How
  
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• The appeal is lodged as Manchester City reaffirm their stance

  02-10-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The appeal is lodged as Manchester City reaffirm their stanceEver since the Premier League announced on Tuesday that the independent commission found Manchester City guilty on almost all of the charges brought against them for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules, it was expected that City would appeal the commission’s verdict. That announcement has arrived. Manchester City have announced that they will appeal the Premier League Commission’s decision. Today’s ne
  
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• Manchester City lodge appeal against Premier League financial breaches verdict

  02-10-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City lodge appeal against Premier League financial breaches verdictManchester City have formally appealed against the independent commission verdict that found the club guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.City confirmed that their “comprehensive appeal” was lodged at 7pm on Thursday, October 1, a day before the deadline set by the Premier League.The club continue to maintain their innocence and believe there are grounds for the or
  
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• Fagioli handed Italy no.10 shirt as Mancini confirms squad numbers for France

  02-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fagioli handed Italy no.10 shirt as Mancini confirms squad numbers for FranceThe squad numbers for Italy’s upcoming Nations League test away against France have been confirmed, as Fiorentina’s Nicolo Fagioli takes over the prestigious no.10 shirt following Giacomo Raspadori’s withdrawal from the squad.Roberto Mancini faces the toughest test yet of his second spell in charge of the Italy national team, away against France at the Stade de France in what will be Zinedine Zidane&rs
  
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• Real Madrid defender’s injury could open major opportunity for academy starlet

  02-10-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender’s injury could open major opportunity for academy starletRaul Asencio’s latest injury setback has created an opening in the Real Madrid defence, and Mario Rivas could be the player Jose Mourinho turns to, claims a report from AS.It is to be noted that Asencio has undergone surgery on his right tibia and is expected to spend two to three months on the sidelines. His absence leaves Mourinho with limited senior options at centre-back, increasing the importance
  
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• Arsenal international to miss 2-3 weeks with new injury

  02-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal international to miss 2-3 weeks with new injuryChristos Tzolis is facing a few weeks on the sidelines with his hamstring injury, according to the latest reports.Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesChristos Tzolis suffered a hamstring injury in Greece’s match against the Netherlands on Thursday night, and whilst initial reports on the problem were largely positive, the winger is still facing a few weeks on the sidelines.That’s according to Greek journalist Dimitris Manakos, who re
  
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• What is the Negreira case? Real Madrid send '50,000-page' dossier to Uefa over alleged Barcelona corruption

  02-10-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are embroiled in an active sports corruption investigation known as the 'Negreira case', which is beginning to escalate following the fierce backing of prosecutors by Real Madrid.The case centres on payments of €7.3m (£6.5m) from Barcelona to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of the Spanish football federation's technical committee of referees (CTA), between 2001 and 2018.Barcelona say the payments were for scouting and technical reports provided by Neg
  
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• What is the Negreira case? Real Madrid send ‘50,000-page’ dossier to Uefa over alleged Barcelona corruption

  02-10-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona are embroiled in an active sports corruption investigation known as the ‘Negreira case’, which is beginning to escalate following the fierce backing of prosecutors by Real Madrid.The case centres on payments of €7.3m (£6.5m) from Barcelona to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of the Spanish football federation’s technical committee of referees (CTA), between 2001 and 2018.Barcelona say the payments were for scouting and technical repor
  
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• Saracens exile was 'bewildering', says returning Lozowski

  02-10-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lozowski has won five England caps, the most recent of which came in November 2018 [Getty Images]Sale centre Alex Lozowski says the end of his decade-long stint at Saracens was "sad" and "bewildering" after being reduced to a fringe player for his farewell campaign.The 33-year-old England international made only two Prem appearances for Saracens last season, with a 10-minute Champions Cup cameo off the bench his only game time since the end of February."It was a sad ending for everyone I suppose
  
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• Peterborough appoint Forest Green boss Savage

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Peterborough will be Savage's first managerial role at an EFL club [Getty Images]Peterborough United have appointed Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage as their new manager.The 51-year-old replaces Luke Williams at the Weston Homes Stadium after he was sacked on 19 September following a poor start to the League One season which has left Posh 23rd in the division.Savage played as a midfielder for clubs including Derby County, Birmingham City, Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers. He guided Fore
  
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• Man United exploring legal measures over wantaway teenage prodigy linked with Barcelona, Real Madrid

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United exploring legal measures over wantaway teenage prodigy linked with Barcelona, Real MadridBarcelona’s interest in Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel has taken a significant turn, with the English club considering legal and regulatory options over the teenager’s future.According to SPORT, United are examining how they can protect their interest if the 15-year-old follows through with his intention to leave. The situation has become increasingly complicated as intere
  
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• 'I've had a hip replacement, but it will be well worth it'

  02-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juninho and Fabrizio Ravanelli are among the Boro greats heading back to the Riverside for the Legacy Game [Getty Images]The Riverside is set to host over 30,000 fans on Sunday as Middlesbrough legends from down the years celebrate the club's 150th anniversary in a Legacy Game.The match will see two squads of former Boro players go head-to-head at 16:00 BST.Also on the agenda, ex-players and coaches will be presented with legacy certificates during two separate ceremonies before a lap of appreci
  
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• Jürgen Klopp deflects Joshua Kimmich questions amid debate over new-look Germany midfield

  02-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp deflects Joshua Kimmich questions amid debate over new-look Germany midfieldFollowing disappointing performances in Germany’s first two matches under new national team head coach Jürgen Klopp, Germany’s subsequent first victory under the new Bundestrainer has fueled the domestic debate over current national team captain Joshua Kimmich.The Bayern Munich midfielder was not involved as Germany secured a comfortable 2-0 Nations League victory over Serbia on Thursda
  
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