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• Real Madrid boss Mourinho completely rules out playing 23-year-old at left-back – report

  19-08-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid boss Mourinho completely rules out playing 23-year-old at left-back – reportJose Mourinho has made a clear decision regarding Eduardo Camavinga’s role at Real Madrid, with the Portuguese manager unwilling to use the Frenchman as a left-back.According to Defensa Central, Mourinho sees Camavinga strictly as a midfielder and plans to use him as an alternative to Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde during the 2026/27 season.The decision could finally bring an end to the
  
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger states that Germany is no longer a top team 

  29-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bastian Schweinsteiger states that Germany is no longer a top team Following Germany’s 1-0 loss to Greece, former Germany and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said the national team is no longer a top side.Speaking on Das Erste, he explained: “We’re no longer a top team. We’re now just an average team. We no longer have players who make the difference. Even Greece have Karetsas, Tzolis, Pavlidis – for me, those are players who make the difference
  
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• Aymeric Laporte explains what makes Barcelona star Pau Cubarsi so special: ‘Doesn’t make mistakes for a player his age’

  29-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aymeric Laporte explains what makes Barcelona star Pau Cubarsi so special: ‘Doesn’t make mistakes for a player his age’Aymeric Laporte has offered a glowing assessment of Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi after the pair formed one of Spain’s most effective defensive partnerships during their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.The Athletic Club defender spoke about Cubarsi during an appearance on Mario Suarez’s YouTube channel, reflecting on the Barcelona centre-back’s
  
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• ☕️ Twist in the Ballon d'Or, Italy, Ancelotti and Tuesday's 5️⃣ stories

  29-09-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ Twist in the Ballon d'Or, Italy, Ancelotti and Tuesday's 5️⃣ storiesOn a new day of top-level international football, kicking off with Australia vs Brazil at midday, here are the five stories that could shape today’s football conversation.🧐 Lamine surges in the Ballon d’Or race📸 Justin Setterfield - 2026 Getty ImagesWith voting now closed, all that remains is to count the ballots to find out who will be crowned the best player of the year,
  
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• There is only one sensible option to currently take in regards to the 115 saga surrounding Manchester City

  29-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There is only one sensible option to currently take in regards to the 115 saga surrounding Manchester CityWhat looked like being an extended and quiet international break has turned into anything but. David Ornstein reported last Friday for The Athletic that Manchester City had been found guilty of the majority of the 115 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules they were charged with back in 2023. From there, City’s case and the future sanctions that the club may face have d
  
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• Construction of Roma’s new stadium to begin March 2027

  29-09-2026 08:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Construction of Roma’s new stadium to begin March 2027A date destined to remain in Roma’s history. The new Pietralata stadium received the final green light yesterday: around 1:15 PM, Extraordinary Commissioner Sessa read the five points of the approval minutes of the Services Conference, before issuing the single authorization. The opinion was unanimous, and, according to Leggo, the laying of the first stone is scheduled for March 2027. The project, desired by the Friedkins, is wort
  
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• Real Madrid star Arda Guler shines despite Turkiye’s heavy Nations League defeat to Italy

  29-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Arda Guler shines despite Turkiye’s heavy Nations League defeat to ItalyTurkey are having a very difficult time on the international stage following a difficult World Cup, losing 4-1 to Italy in the Nations League.Despite a painful night for Turkey, Real Madrid midfield star Arda Guler produced an individual attacking performance that stood out.Turkey were already three goals behind before half-time after strikes from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi and Michael Kayode.
  
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• Luis de la Fuente explains why Spain sent Barcelona defender Eric Garcia home: ‘Wasn’t worth taking that risk’

  29-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente explains why Spain sent Barcelona defender Eric Garcia home: ‘Wasn’t worth taking that risk’Luis de la Fuente has provided updates on two Barcelona players ahead of Spain’s meeting with Croatia, addressing Eric Garcia’s early departure from the international camp while also discussing Fermin Lopez’s growing role with the national team.Garcia was initially included in Spain’s plans but returned to Barcelona after experiencing knee discom
  
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• Gianni Infantino opens the door to bigger FIFA funding for member nations from its $6bn reserve

  29-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino opens the door to bigger FIFA funding for member nations from its $6bn reserveGianni Infantino has opened the door to FIFA releasing more of its financial reserves to member associations after calls for a fresh injection of funding across world football.The FIFA president has responded to proposals from UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin, CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Shaikh Salman.They recently urged the governing body to redi
  
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• Former Spurs boss Pochettino on Man City guilty verdict: ‘We lived through a period of deception’

  29-09-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Spurs boss Pochettino on Man City guilty verdict: ‘We lived through a period of deception’Mauricio Pochettino has described Manchester City’s guilty verdict as evidence of a possible deception.He also admitted he does not know what punishment could adequately address the damage caused.Man City were found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations, a verdict that has raised questions over the integrity of past competitions.Sp
  
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• Is Scotland v Switzerland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League clash

  29-09-2026 08:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After kicking off life under Sebastian Pocognoli with a goalless draw in Slovenia, Scotland return home for a Nations League clash with Switzerland.The new Scotland manager will have been encouraged by aspects of the opening performance, and his side could have had three points to show for their efforts had Oli McBurnie made the most of a brilliant chance on his international return,It was the third successive game in which the Scots had failed to register but Pocognoli downplayed concerns over
  
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• 'This may be the biggest story in the Premier League's history'

  29-09-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Unbelievably, sensible and well-informed people are seriously discussing Manchester City getting a huge points deduction or being demoted or kicked out of the English leagues completely.‌There is also reasonable talk about them being sued by just about every other major club in the domestic game, and a few beyond that. That is before you get to the concept of titles being stripped and trophies retrospectively re-awarded to others.There is still an appeal to be heard, but they
  
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• 🇪🇸 Luis de la Fuente and the spirit of 2010, Lamine and more 🗞️

  29-09-2026 08:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇪🇸 Luis de la Fuente and the spirit of 2010, Lamine and more 🗞️Spain play Croatia tonight at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. The double-starred side make their home debut and dominate the front pages of almost the entire press.Marca leads with a patriotic De la Fuente, Sport prefers Lamine, and AS warns that Modric is coming to a stadium where Spain have never lost.Javier Aguirre is unveiled as Valencia coach with a plan that Superdeporte sums up bluntly: win.&#
  
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• Liverpool handed blow in chase for Premier League defender

  29-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool handed blow in chase for Premier League defenderOne of Liverpool’s problem areas this season has been at left-back. Long-time first choice Andy Robertson left the club on a free transfer in the summer, and his presence is greatly missed.Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas are the Reds’ current options, but both have frustrated on the pitch this season and neither looks truly ready to be the starting left-back in a side fighting for multiple trophies.The pair’s performanc
  
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• Stats: Fringe Real Madrid midfielder delivers dominant display for France against Belgium

  29-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Fringe Real Madrid midfielder delivers dominant display for France against BelgiumReal Madrid midfield star Eduardo Camavinga has had a difficult past few months, missing out on the World Cup with France.The Frenchman has also seen his prominence in the first team diminish over the past season and a half, struggling to break into the starting XI.Camavinga produced an impressive all-round performance for France against Belgium, giving Jose Mourinho another reminder of the quality available
  
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• Anthony Gordon explains how Barcelona move changed the way England sees him: ‘Don’t think I was fully respected there’

  29-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anthony Gordon explains how Barcelona move changed the way England sees him: ‘Don’t think I was fully respected there’Anthony Gordon believes his move to Barcelona has altered the way he is viewed in England, with the winger insisting that his technical ability and football intelligence are now receiving greater recognition.Speaking to ITV (h/t SPORT), the Barcelona forward reflected on the reputation he developed during his time in the Premier League. Gordon feels his gam
  
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• Andoni Iraola must take a gamble and unleash forgotten Liverpool star

  29-09-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola must take a gamble and unleash forgotten Liverpool starLiverpool are expected to do a lot better this season than they did last term. The Anfield outfit finished fifth in the Premier League last time around which led to Arne Slot being sacked.The fact that the Reds did so bad just a season after winning the title is shocking and, even though the Dutchman thought his job was safe, the best thing for both parties was for him to leave.Andoni Iraola was obviously the man chosen to take
  
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• ☀️ Three names for Juve, Milan renewals, Bisseck back! Morning news

  29-09-2026 07:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☀️ Three names for Juve, Milan renewals, Bisseck back! Morning newsWith the National Team finally showing some positive signs, the break continues for Serie A clubs, but the news doesn’t stop.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Below, as usual, are the most important stories of the morning.Juventus, three names for the flankJuventus are already hunting for left-backs for January and, according to calciomercato.
  
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• Czech Republic ready for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96

  29-09-2026 07:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Czech Republic will return to the north London site that staged one of the biggest days in their history during this international break - as they head back to Wembley.They face England twice in Nations League Group A3 - in Prague on 29 September and London on 6 October.The Czechs have been to Wembley since losing the Euro '96 final to Germany under the old stadium's twin towers, but this visit marks the 30-year anniversary of that remarkable summer in England.The Czech Republic's nearly mom
  
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• O'Neill 'positive' as NI maintain unbeaten start

  29-09-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After 315 days away from Windsor Park, Northern Ireland's goalless draw with Hungary on their homecoming did not have the same drama as the late win over Georgia on Friday night.But that suited Northern Ireland just fine.On their return to League B in the Nations League, they sit joint-top with Ukraine with four points from their opening two matches.It's a result that left manager Michael O'Neill feeling "positive" at the halfway point of the four-game window."We played a very good side, I thoug
  
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• Infantino makes bigger cash pledge to Fifa members

  29-09-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected as Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]Gianni Infantino has indicated a greater amount of money could be distributed to Fifa members from its estimated £4.4bn cash reserves.In a letter seen by BBC Sport, and sent to the governing body's six continental confederations on Monday, Fifa president Infantino said he would support "the greatest level of additional funding that can responsibly be delivered".Infantino has come under increasing pressure over his a
  
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• Pochettino: Manchester City verdicts show fans ‘lived through an era of deception’

  29-09-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino was in charge of Southampton, Tottenham, and Chelsea as Manchester City rose to the Premier League elite.Photograph: Taylor Banner/USSF/Getty ImagesUS men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed dismay at news of Manchester City being found guilty of widespread financial improprieties on Monday, saying that fans “lived through a period of deception” because of City’s alleged financial impropriety. The Guardian and other outlets have re
  
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• The USMNT Kids Are Alright, Man City GUILTY, Ireland vs. Israel Controversy

  29-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On this episode of The Cooligans, Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco break down the USMNT win over Peru where the kids look to be pretty good.From there we look at Manchester City being found Guilty on 114 out of 115 charges.To round out the show we dissect the controversy stemming from the Ireland vs. Israel match in the UEFA Nations League.All this and more on The Cooligans.00:00 Show Rundown08:00 USMNT vs. Peru Reax33:40 Man City found GUILTY!01:00:55 Ireland vs. IsraelSubscribe to the Co
  
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• Montella ‘did not expect’ such an angry Turkish reaction to 4-1 defeat

  29-09-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Montella ‘did not expect’ such an angry Turkish reaction to 4-1 defeatVincenzo Montella insists he ‘didn’t expect’ the Turkiye fans to react so angrily during the 4-1 defeat to Italy ‘after all these lads have done in the last three years.’The Italian tactician had already been facing strong criticism after the group stage exit from the 2026 World Cup, then a 1-0 Nations League home loss to France.BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Vincenzo Montella, He
  
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• Cute video sees Calafiori reward excitable young Turkish fan

  28-09-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cute video sees Calafiori reward excitable young Turkish fanRiccardo Calafiori didn’t play for Italy against Turkiye, but the Arsenal defender did make a local fan extremely happy by handing over his Azzurri jersey.The Nazionale were dominant in Bursa with a 4-1 Nations League victory that saw goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, Michael Kayode and Francesco Pio Esposito.This involved making eight changes from the side that lost 2-0 to Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on F
  
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• Frattesi: ‘Hadn’t scored for Italy in too long, confused by Kayode towel’

  28-09-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frattesi: ‘Hadn’t scored for Italy in too long, confused by Kayode towel’Davide Frattesi ‘hadn’t scored for Italy in too long’ and reveals Roberto Mancini planned the rebound goal in a 4-1 win over Turkiye, as well as Michael Kayode’s secret weapon.The Azzurri made eight changes from the side that lost 2-0 to Belgium on Friday, yet even that does not reflect the vast difference seen between these two performances.They ran out 4-1 winners in Turkiye with
  
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• Rangers Plot New Deal For £1m-Rated 26-Year-Old After Celtic Display: Should The Board Break Its Wage Structure?

  28-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Plot New Deal For £1m-Rated 26-Year-Old After Celtic Display: Should The Board Break Its Wage Structure?Rangers have opened plans to reward a 26-year-old defender with a long-term deal after an impressive start under Derek McInnes at Ibrox.Football Insider reports that Rangers want to secure Dujon Sterling’s future at Ibrox despite the right-back already having a deal that runs until 2028. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told the publication that club official
  
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• Kayode ‘didn’t expect’ to score on Italy debut: ‘We wanted to prove ourselves’

  28-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kayode ‘didn’t expect’ to score on Italy debut: ‘We wanted to prove ourselves’Michael Kayode admits he ‘didn’t expect’ to score a goal on his Italy debut and is trying to bring his Brentford throw-ins to the Nazionale.The Brentford full-back had been pushing for his senior Italy debut for several years, and finally got his opportunity in this Nations League trip to Bursa.BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Italy pose for a team photograph before th
  
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• £3m Celtic Star Closing In On South Korea Return For China Clash: Should His Military Exemption Justify The Injury Risk?

  28-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £3m Celtic Star Closing In On South Korea Return For China Clash: Should His Military Exemption Justify The Injury Risk?Yang Hyun-jun has stepped up his training in Osaka and hopes to feature in South Korea’s Asian Games semi-final against China on Wednesday, September 30. Celtic will watch his progress closely after the 24-year-old suffered a minor hamstring problem during the 4-1 win over Qatar on September 15.Celtic monitor Yang Hyun-jun ahead of China clashThat injury kept Yang o
  
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• Bastoni: ‘I am in debt with the Italian people, we hit rock bottom’

  28-09-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bastoni: ‘I am in debt with the Italian people, we hit rock bottom’Alessandro Bastoni admits he feels ‘in debt to the Italian people’ after the World Cup play-off red card, but hopes his goal against Turkiye can get them off ‘rock bottom.’The Azzurri made eight changes from the side that lost 2-0 to Belgium on Friday, yet even that does not reflect the vast difference seen between these two performances.They ran out 4-1 winners in Turkiye with goals from Basto
  
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