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• Real Madrid considering Van Dijk - Tuesday's gossip

  29-09-2026 22:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are waiting for Virgil van Dijk to become a free agent, Bayern Munich offer Michael Olise a long-term contract and are eyeing Barcelona's Jules Kounde.Real Madrid are considering a move for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, 35, as the Dutchman will become a free agent at the end of the season. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)Bayern Munich are set to offer French striker Michael Olise a new contract until 2032, with the 24-year-old's current deal expiring in 2029. (Bild - in German)How
  
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• Hugo Ekitike oozes confidence: Believes he'll be back sooner than you think

  01-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Ekitike oozes confidence: Believes he'll be back sooner than you thinkLiverpool striker Hugo Ekitike reportedly believes he'll be back much sooner than expected. The Reds could really use this.Liverpool have been missing Hugo Ekitike this season. Though, they knew that would be the case going in as they didn't move to replace the Frenchman in the summer.Instead, Alexander Isak has been the sole senior striking option in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. Lewis Koumas and Jayden D
  
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• HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case

  01-10-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them [Getty Images]The chair of a cross-party group of MPs has written to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs to urge the tax authority to scrutinise implications of the Manchester City verdict.It was confirmed on Tuesday that an independent commission found City guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.City have repeatedly denied guilt, and ha
  
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• Downing Street clarifies Andy Burnham’s contentious comments on Man City case

  01-10-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A spokesperson for Andy Burnham has insisted the guilty verdict against Manchester City is “serious” after remarks the Prime Minister made about the case on Wednesday raised eyebrows.Burnham told the BBC on Wednesday he would be “really concerned” if City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club in the wake of City being found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules by an independent commission, crediting them with being “a huge partner in the buil
  
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• Jota set for Celtic return after 18-month absence - gossip

  01-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jota is set to make his first Celtic outing in 18 months in a bounce game against Falkirk on Friday. (Scottish Sun)Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren is one of three Sweden players told to isolate because of sickness as they prepare for Friday's meeting with Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Herald - subscription required)Former Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says he has become effectively a taxi driver for his children after retiring from football but has aspirations to manage in the future. (Sun)Marcel
  
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• Real Madrid star Asencio sends message after surgery: ‘Thinking about coming back stronger than ever’

  01-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Asencio sends message after surgery: ‘Thinking about coming back stronger than ever’Real Madrid confirmed earlier today that defender Raul Asencio underwent surgery to resolve a fractured tibia in his right leg.The La Fabrica graduate had been dealing with the injury since January, but had been relying on conservative treatment while continuing to play for the team.However, with the pain not subsiding and the results of the treatment not coming out as expected, a dec
  
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• ‘I want to be at my best at Real Madrid’: Thibaut Courtois explains Nations League absence

  01-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I want to be at my best at Real Madrid’: Thibaut Courtois explains Nations League absenceThe absence of Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from Belgium has opened up the opportunities for other goalkeepers during this current international window. However, while Courtois remains with Real Madrid during the opening of the Nations League campaign, he has not yet retired from international football. Instead, given his recent injury history, he is making decisions that look to main
  
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• Dundee Utd's Thomson joins Stenhousemuir on loan

  01-10-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United's Miller Thomson has joined Scottish Championship leaders Stenhousemuir on a short-term loan until January.Manager Jim Goodwin says the move is a "great opportunity" for the 22-year-old, who has endured injury problems in recent months.The midfielder has made 42 appearances for United but has not featured for the Premiership side this season.Goodwin hopes his switch to Stenhousemuir, who are eight points clear at the top of the second tier, will give Thomson "consistent game time u
  
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• 🚨 Confirmed XI: Spain U21s must not slip up in Serravalle

  01-10-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Confirmed XI: Spain U21s must not slip up in SerravalleSpain’s U21 national team faces San Marino this Thursday (20:15) at the Serravalle Stadium with the urgent need for a win to keep control of its destiny in the race for the European Championship in Serbia and Albania. After slipping to a 2-1 defeat against Finland — the current group leader with 22 points compared to the national side’s 21 — David Gordo’s team must beat the bottom side to remain in cha
  
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• 💸 Official: Messi buys a club in Spain

  01-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💸 Official: Messi buys a club in SpainCD Eldense officially announced the acquisition of the club by Leo Messi, marking the beginning of a historic and exciting milestone for the century-old Spanish institution.
  A project of growth and identityThe arrival of the Argentine superstar as majority shareholder represents an ambitious plan with a long-term vision. The main goal will be to strengthen the club’s sporting, institutional, and social development. Founded in 1921, the aim is t
  
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• He arrives without World Cup baggage: is this Germany gem Klopp’s key man?

  01-10-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He arrives without World Cup baggage: is this Germany gem Klopp’s key man?Jürgen Klopp’s second Germany squad points clearly toward the future. A few carefree young talents are now getting their chance to stake a claim for the senior national team. Players who may already have figured in Julian Nagelsmann’s thoughts and dreamed of a place in the World Cup squad, but ultimately had not yet gotten their opportunity.Tom Bischof had an especially busy international break. By a
  
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• Barcelona calm after UEFA statement on Negreira case following Real Madrid complain: ‘All smoke and mirrors’

  01-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona calm after UEFA statement on Negreira case following Real Madrid complain: ‘All smoke and mirrors’Real Madrid have always had a big part to play in the investigation into Barcelona’s ‘Negreira scandal’ allegations and have continually looked to turn the matter into a smear campaign.Earlier today, it came to light through an official statement from UEFA that the body had received substantial documents from Real Madrid to reopen the investigation once more.T
  
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• Israeli club to have no fans at two Europa League away games amid security concerns

  01-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Israeli champions Hapoel Beer-Sheva will play two upcoming Europa League fixtures on the road without travelling supporters present.On Wednesday, Dutch side AZ Alkmaar announced that municipal officials had recommended excluding visiting fans from the stadium for their fixture on 15 October due to safety concerns.The team's following away fixture a week later against Union Saint-Gilloise has been relocated to Germany. The mayor of Belgian town Leuven refused to host the match scheduled for 22 Oc
  
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• Jurgen Klopp disgusted by claim Germany squad ‘not white enough’

  01-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp is disgusted by claims that his Germany squad is “not white enough”, branding the accusations on social media as “complete nonsense”.Klopp responded to questions in regard to the racial composition of his squad that had been posed online as he held a press conference ahead of his side’s Nations League clash with Serbia.“There is absolutely no reason to pay attention to these people,” Klopp said. “You won’t get my thoughts on this
  
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• Why is Croatia v England behind closed doors?

  01-10-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England and Croatia met at the 2026 World Cup, with England winning 4-2 in Dallas [Getty Images]England's match against Croatia in the Nations League on Saturday will be played behind closed doors in Rijeka.The game will take place in front of a reduced crowd in the same venue in which the two sides met, also behind closed doors, in a 0-0 draw in October 2018. The limited capacity is because of crowd disturbances involving Croatia fans during a Nations League match against France in March 2025.S
  
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• Premier League legend reveals the true impact of Anfield’s ‘insane’ atmosphere

  01-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League legend reveals the true impact of Anfield’s ‘insane’ atmosphereJamie Vardy on Anfield Atmosphere, Liverpool Rivalry and Singing You’ll Never Walk AloneJamie Vardy gave Liverpool plenty of problems over the years. That is a matter of record. In 18 games against the Reds, he scored 10 times, and several of those goals came in big moments. One stands above the rest, the dipping 35-yard volley at the King Power Stadium, a finish that still gets replayed because
  
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• Arsenal receive huge boost after big injury scare

  01-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal receive huge boost after big injury scareMartin Odegaard Injury Update as Norway Weigh Arsenal Captain Role Against WalesMartin Odegaard is in Norway’s squad for the Nations League trip to Wales, which tells you plenty about where this situation stands. A few days ago there was concern after the Arsenal captain took a kick from behind by Bernardo Silva in the defeat to Portugal. Now, the tone is calmer and the expectation is that this is manageable.Odegaard’s ankle problem ha
  
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• Carnevali: ‘Juventus bloodbath without Champions League, extraordinary Spalletti’

  01-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali: ‘Juventus bloodbath without Champions League, extraordinary Spalletti’Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali admits missing Champions League qualification is ‘a bloodbath’, stands up for Luciano Spalletti and shoots down Antonio Conte rumours.The Bianconeri finished sixth in Serie A last season, sending them into the Europa League and affecting the already tight purse-strings in the transfer market.It has been a difficult start to this campaign too, and speaking at th
  
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• James Walker: Ex-England youth star dies seven years after life-altering cardiac arrest

  01-10-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England youth international James Walker has died aged 38.A product of Charlton Athletic’s academy, the striker went on to play 54 times for Southend United between 2008 and 2010. The club will hold a minute’s applause in his honour prior to Saturday’s National League game against Fylde at Roots Hall.A club statement read: "Southend United is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player James Walker at the age of 38."On Saturday we will be conducting a minute
  
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• ⚠️Bad news: Nico Williams leaves Spain camp

  01-10-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️Bad news: Nico Williams leaves Spain campAthletic Club winger Nico Williams has officially been withdrawn from the Spanish national team camp after it was confirmed that he is not fit to continue during the international break.
  Muscle discomfort after the match in SevilleThe forward reported pain in his left thigh after the match against Croatia. Despite close monitoring during the rest day, the persistent pain prevented him from training with the rest of his teammates in the sess
  
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• Manchester City verdict brings vindication for former Belgian Prime Minister

  01-10-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City verdict brings vindication for former Belgian Prime MinisterYves Leterme must be feeling quite content right now. The former Belgian Prime Minister will have surely smiled to himself when he saw the Premier League release its verdict regarding the financial doping and conduct of Manchester City during the previous decade. For Laterme, this now puts to bed a period in which he had been mocked by the British press for his stance on the club. As reported by HLN, Laterme is not seeki
  
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• Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana for second time in three months post-World Cup

  01-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Queiroz has left his role as Ghana manager for the second time in three months after a disastrous start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.Queiroz, 73, was named head coach of the Black Stars two months out from the World Cup, succeeding Otto Addo who was sacked following emphatic defeats by Austria and Germany.The former Manchester United assistant manager guided Ghana through the group stage, which included a goalless draw with England, before they were knocked out
  
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• Bristol Rovers coach diagnosed with bowel cancer but plans to stay in dugout

  01-10-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol Rovers assistant coach Paul Raynor has revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.The 60-year-old said that doctors found a tumour and that he will be starting chemotherapy and radiotherapy from in the coming weeks.He added that the cancer has not spread to any major organs and said his chances of beating the disease are high, asserting that he plans to stay in the dugout if well enough.“It’s bowel cancer. I’m going to deal with it. I’m being positive but, a
  
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• Zidane ready for France-Italy rematch: ‘Not proud, but no regrets’ over 2006 Materazzi headbutt

  01-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane ready for France-Italy rematch: ‘Not proud, but no regrets’ over 2006 Materazzi headbuttZinedine Zidane insists he is ‘not proud of what I did, but also have no regrets’ over the head-butt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup, as Italy and France meet again tomorrow.It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).Les Bleus have won their first two Nations League games 1-0, away to Turkiye and Belgium, but this is the first m
  
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• 'Phenomenal' Rangers duo hailed as early-season standouts

  01-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The domestic season may only be a couple of months old but it's never too early to start talking about the outstanding players.With seven rounds of Scottish Premiership fixtures played and up to the quarter-finals of the League Cup done and dusted, the topic of standout performers came up on Thursday's BBC Scottish Football Podcast.Scotsman sports editor Mark Atkinson commented: "I've been really impressed by Olwethu Makhanya at Rangers, the centre-half. When a club bring in a young defender fro
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur dealt another injury blow on international duty

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur dealt another injury blow on international dutyTottenham Injury Blow as Jan Paul van Hecke Withdraws from Netherlands SquadTottenham have another problem to deal with. Jan Paul van Hecke has pulled out of the Netherlands squad after cutting short training on Wednesday, adding to a growing injury list for Roberto De Zerbi.The centre-back, signed from Brighton for £52 million this summer, has settled quickly and become a regular in Tottenham’s back line. That is why t
  
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• Report: Premier League forward still wants to join Liverpool

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Premier League forward still wants to join LiverpoolLiverpool Transfer Latest: Yankuba Minteh Interest Makes Sense as Injury Concerns GrowLiverpool’s start under Andoni Iraola has brought encouragement, even if a few draws have slightly checked the early momentum. Remaining unbeaten heading into October gives the new head coach a stable platform, but it does not hide the fact that there are still clear areas of the squad needing attention. According to Give Me Sport, one of those c
  
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• Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League star

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League starLiverpool Transfer News: Kevin Schade Emerges as Serious January Option for Andoni IraolaLiverpool are being strongly linked with a move for Brentford forward Kevin Schade, with the 24-year-old increasingly viewed as a realistic option for the January window. According to TeamTalk, the Reds have “emerged as a genuine contender and one of the strong favourites” for the Germany international, in a development that speaks to b
  
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• Report: Leeds United star wanted by European giants

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United star wanted by European giantsTarik Muharemovic transfer interest grows as Leeds United stand firmLeeds United have every reason to feel pleased with their summer business, and the early impact of Tarik Muharemovic has quickly become one of the standout stories of their return to Premier League football. According to TeamTalk, Inter Milan have reactivated their interest in the 23-year-old centre-back after missing out on him before his move to Elland Road, while Barcelona ar
  
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• Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Serie A defender

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Serie A defenderChelsea transfer latest raises intrigue after unclear Caught Offside reportChelsea transfer stories rarely stay quiet for long, and the latest update credited to Caught Offside adds another layer of intrigue, even if the source material itself leaves significant room for interpretation.From what can be gathered, this is a report that appears to hint at movement, discussion and possible developments around Chelsea, but the original text
  
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