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• Real Madrid’s Endrick keen on Roma move

  03-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Endrick keen on Roma moveSerie A giants Roma have been in the picture to sign Real Madrid’s Endrick in the last few months and there are increasingly positive signs that a deal could be possible in January.Corriere dello Sportreport that the Giallorossi are indeed really working on a move for the young attacker.Sporting director Tony D’Amico is very keen on the deal and it has been in the works for the last few months. More importantly, Endrick has given his appro
  
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• Barcelona midfielder returns to group training after knee injury for the first time in two months

  06-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder returns to group training after knee injury for the first time in two monthsBarcelona have taken a significant step towards recovering Frenkie de Jong, but Hansi Flick will have to wait before counting on the midfielder for competitive action. According to SPORT, the Dutchman completed part of Tuesday’s team training after nearly two months out with a right knee injury.De Jong has yet to make his season debut, making this a crucial milestone in his rehabilitation.
  
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• Gianni Infantino faces fresh World Cup eligibility scandal over goalkeeper who played against England

  06-10-2026 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino is facing fresh questions following reports that Fifa lawyers knew in March that DR Congo’s goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was allegedly ineligible.The lawyers drew up a list of possible sanctions in March including banning Mpasi and disqualifying DR Congo from the intercontinental play-off against Jamaica later that month, according to reports in The New York Times and Le Monde.But the two outlets reported that no action was taken.Mpasi went on to represent DR Congo at the final
  
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• 🎧Carey talks Ashton Gate return

  06-10-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Bristol's Sound of the City podcast is out now.Bristol City's new Under-21s coach Louis Carey joins the show to discuss returning to his hometown club, his coaching journey so far, plans for the academy and bringing joy through football.Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Bristol City news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Saelemaekers set to miss rest of 2026 as Milan winger opts for ankle surgery

  06-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saelemaekers set to miss rest of 2026 as Milan winger opts for ankle surgeryAlexis Saelemaekers is set to miss the rest of 2026 after opting for surgery on his right ankle, in a fresh blow for Milan.According to Corriere dello Sport, the Belgian will be out for more than three months and isn’t expected back until the new year.Saelemaekers sprained the ankle in training at Milanello on 29 September, and initial scans ruled out damage to the bones and ligaments. He kept feeling severe pain w
  
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• Manager praises Arsenal ‘leader’ after emotional 1st international goal

  06-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager praises Arsenal ‘leader’ after emotional 1st international goalRiccardo Calafiori scored his first goal for Italy on Monday, admitting it was a special night for him amid praise from Italy head coach Roberto Mancini.Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesRiccardo Calafiori has made himself a key starter for Italy when fit and available, but the left-back had never scored a goal for his national team before Monday night.The Arsenal player picked a good time to put that right, nett
  
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• How promotion, relegation and knockouts work in Nations League

  06-10-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England are closing in on reaching the knockout rounds of the 2026-27 Uefa Nations League [Getty Images]England will close in on qualification for the 2026-27 Nations League quarter-finals if they beat Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday night.Thomas Tuchel's side sit second after three matches in Group A3, with a win all but confirming their place in next March's quarter-finals.Tuesday night will mark the final fixtures of the fourth round of group stage matches. The final two full rounds will
  
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• Bristol City appoint King as set piece coach

  06-10-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Bristol City FC]Bristol City have appointed Ben King as their new set-piece coach.The 35-year-old joins after a spell as a set-piece analyst with Sheffield Wednesday and has also previously taken positions as head of coaching at Accrington Stanley and as Walsall's under-18s coach."We know his [King's] expertise can help us at both ends of the pitch and we are looking forward to working together and improving even further on our already strong set pieces," head coach Michael Skubala told the clu
  
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• Real Madrid summer signing sees biggest jump in valuation of any La Liga player

  06-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signing sees biggest jump in valuation of any La Liga playerYan Diomande’s rise at Real Madrid is now reflected in his market valuation, with the summer signing reaching €120 million in Transfermarkt’s latest update. Notably, the €30 million increase is the biggest recorded for any La Liga player in the update, placing the young winger among the most valuable footballers in Spain despite his limited playing time under Jose Mourinho.The valuation also
  
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• Real Madrid make final decision on star’s future amid Arsenal interest

  06-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make final decision on star’s future amid Arsenal interestEndrick to Arsenal latest as Real Madrid hold firm amid Real Madrid transfer stanceReal Madrid have made their call on Endrick, and it is a firm one. Despite the forward’s growing frustration and sustained Premier League interest, the Spanish giants are not prepared to sell, leaving Arsenal facing a difficult equation ahead of the January window.According to TeamTalk, Endrick’s camp held fresh talks with Real
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool star could make shock move to European giants

  06-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool star could make shock move to European giantsJeremie Frimpong to Barcelona? Liverpool Exit Talk Grows Amid Transfer InterestLiverpool’s summer rebuild has already brought a familiar mix of urgency, scrutiny and difficult choices. After a disappointing 2025-26 campaign and a major reset under Andoni Iraola, attention is now turning to players who may not fit the next phase at Anfield. One of the more eye-catching developments concerns Jeremie Frimpong, with Barcelona n
  
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• Mancini’s Italy: 17 clubs, but 0 Juventus or Milan players

  06-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini’s Italy: 17 clubs, but 0 Juventus or Milan playersNot a single Juventus or Milan player featured in Roberto Mancini’s first four games back in charge of Italy and the coach leaned on Inter and Atalanta instead.According to Tuttomercatoweb, Mancini used 23 players, drawn from 17 different clubs, across the four Nations League games of the extended international break.Inter and Atalanta supplied three players each, the only real blocs in the side. Counted by parent club, both r
  
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• From Panama to Belgium via Latvia: In Josue Vergara Gent have a future star

  06-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Panama to Belgium via Latvia: In Josue Vergara Gent have a future starJosue Vergara has had a sensational 2026. The 19-year-old from Panama made his senior debut for the national team against Ecuador on the 5th of October and it didn’t take long for him to make an impact. The Gent striker scored as Panama drew 1-1 with Ecuador before winning on penalties.Vergara looks to be a real star in the making. After starting his career with local side Tauro FC, the striker moved to Latvia and s
  
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• England stars heap praise on Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham

  06-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England stars heap praise on Real Madrid star Jude BellinghamJude Bellingham did not need a lot of time to endear himself to Real Madrid fans following his signing back in 2023. He had an incredible first season with the Merengue club, which ended with 23 goals and 12 assists to the Englishman’s name, in addition to the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League titles that he helped his team win.However, his two ensuing seasons have not exactly reached those heights, as the entire team struggl
  
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• Christoph Zimmermann: “In The East Anglia Derby The Table Never Mattered, It’s The Biggest Fight”

  06-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christoph Zimmermann: “In The East Anglia Derby The Table Never Mattered, It’s The Biggest Fight”By Ben McFadyean.Germany made good on their loss against Greece with a 0-0 in Athens last night and have some positives to take away from Jurgen Klopp’s first games as head coach of the DFB team until their next game against Serbia in November.A new face in the coaching setup at the DFB is former Norwich City and Darmstadt defender Christoph Zimmermann, who is now the assistan
  
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• 🎧 Injury special & a chat with Holty

  06-10-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest episode of BBC Radio Norfolk's The Scrimmage podcast is out now.Former Norwich City physio Stuart Wardle joins Phil and Chris to talk injuries, plus a chat with Dereham Town and former Canaries striker Grant Holt.Listen above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Norwich City news and analysis
  
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• L’Equipe investigation claims Elliott influenced Lille while owning Milan

  06-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  L’Equipe investigation claims Elliott influenced Lille while owning MilanMilan’s links with Lille during the Elliott Management era are back under scrutiny after a front-page investigation in L’Equipe.According to the French paper, via MilanNews24, chats and emails seized by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza show the American fund had far more influence over Lille than previously acknowledged, at a time when it also owned the Rossoneri. L’Equipe describes the ties between
  
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• 🐐 Argentina gears up for Messi's farewell 🩵 Benin: no marking, just a party

  06-10-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🐐 Argentina gears up for Messi's farewell 🩵 Benin: no marking, just a partyLeo Messi is preparing for his final night in the Albiceleste shirt. The superstar from Rosario is ready to bid farewell to the national team, at the end of a journey filled with success and iconic moments. Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!The two Copa América titles, Olympic gold at Beijing 2008, the Finalissima against Italy an
  
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• Record-chasing Germany U21 star Nicolo Tresoldi continues to fuel Germany center-forward debate

  06-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Record-chasing Germany U21 star Nicolo Tresoldi continues to fuel Germany center-forward debatehe questions surrounding Nicolo Tresoldi are becoming increasingly difficult for Germany U21 head coach Antonio Di Salvo to avoid.Jürgen Klopp has now overseen four matches as Germany Bundestrainer without a single goal from one of his recognized center forwards. Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Burkardt have all featured without finding the back of the net. Tresoldi, meanwhile, enters Ger
  
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• Do Pompey have the edge over troubled Saints?

  06-10-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portsmouth have not won against Southampton since 2010 but could their rivals' current predicament provide a good opportunity to end that run when they meet at St Mary's on Sunday (12:00 BST)?Saints are awaiting the outcome of boss Tonda Eckert's hearing regarding his punishment for Spygate charges, while key players such as striker Cyle Larin and goalkeeper Daniel Peretz face injury doubts."It does lean a bit in our favour that Southampton are in disarray at the moment," Portsmouth fan Brendon
  
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• Saints under 'extra pressure' before derby

  06-10-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nerves are buzzing around Southampton as they await to hear the outcome of boss Tonda Eckert's Spygate hearing amid a looming South Coast derby.Saints play local rivals Portsmouth on Sunday (12:00 BST) and are already facing injury doubts for striker Cyle Larin and number one keeper Daniel Peretz.The question on everyone's lips, however, will be whether Eckert will be in the dugout, with a decision on a possible punishment still to be announced.Though some more hopeful Saints fans feel the FA wi
  
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• 2 top European teams show interest in Arsenal winger

  06-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 top European teams show interest in Arsenal wingerAtletico Madrid and Juventus are showing an interest in Arsenal winger Noni Madueke, just over a year after his transfer to north London.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMike McGrath reports for The Telegraph that Arsenal’sNoni Madueke is drawing interest from multiple Champions League clubs, naming Atletico Madrid and Juventus among the 24-year-old’s admirers.McGrath adds that other clubs would be expected to join the race for Ma
  
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• McTominay close to Napoli return after heart procedure

  06-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay close to Napoli return after heart procedureScott McTominay is on the verge of a return for Napoli after completing his recovery from a heart procedure.According to Corriere dello Sport, the Scotland international will go through his final medical checks today and tomorrow to regain his certificate of fitness for competitive sport, which every player in Italy needs. It is expected to be a formality.McTominay underwent an ablation in Manchester on September 8 to correct a mild, benign a
  
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• Roma maintain interest in Oosterwolde for January

  06-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma maintain interest in Oosterwolde for JanuaryRoma could make a strong move for Jayden Oosterwolde in January. The Fenerbahçe defender was ready to wear the Giallorossi jersey this summer, even undergoing a medical. It was at this stage that Roma realized the injury the player was dealing with was more serious than expected. The trail leading to the Dutchman, however, hasn’t faded; it remains alive in the background and could become a concrete topic again once the full-back has c
  
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• Liverpool star facing uncertain future as €60m deal is considered

  06-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star facing uncertain future as €60m deal is consideredLiverpool Tracking Michael Kayode as Right-Back Search Intensifies Ahead of Winter WindowLiverpool are assessing Brentford defender Michael Kayode as they continue to shape plans for the winter market, with Caught Offside reporting that the Italian is high on the club’s list of right-back options.The situation reflects a wider issue that developed across last season and has carried into the early part of this campaign. R
  
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• Hatters charged after play-off pitch invasion

  06-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stockport County were defeated at Wembley by Bolton Wanderers in May's League One play-off final [Getty Images]Stockport County have been charged by the FA after a pitch invasion following their League One play-off semi-final win over Stevenage in May.The Hatters won 2-0 at Edgeley Park to secure a 3-0 aggregate win over Boro and book a date with Bolton at Wembley, which they went on to lose 4-1.After the full-time whistle hundreds of fans raced onto the pitch in celebration.On Tuesday, the FA a
  
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• Uefa investigating Republic of Ireland-Israel row after spitting accusation

  06-10-2026 11:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uefa has confirmed it is investigating the half-time incident during Sunday's Nations League game between Republic of Ireland and Israel following an accusation of spitting. The teams clashed at half-time in the 1-1 draw behind closed doors in Serbia, with the Irish Times reporting that Republic of Ireland head of athletic performance Damien Doyle alleged he had been spat at by an Israel player.Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson later confirmed there was an "accusation of spittin
  
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• Thomas Tuchel clarifies new Arsenal injury setback reports

  06-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel clarifies new Arsenal injury setback reportsThomas Tuchel has explained Ezri Konsa’s injury situation, revealing that the player’s eventual withdrawal from England duty was due to a knock in the Croatia game.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesEnglandconfirmed the withdrawal of Ezri Konsa from the September-October break on Monday, but there was little explanation of the decision at the time.The assumption was that Konsa had aggravated the injury issue that saw him drop
  
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• Raphinha signs new contract at Barcelona until 2030

  06-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha signs new contract at Barcelona until 2030Raphinha has signed a new contract with Barcelona until the summer of 2030.The 29-year-old’s current deal runs until 2028, having penned a new contract with the club last year.The renewal is effectively sealed and Barcelona could make the announcement as early as Friday.Raphinha has been a key first-team player since joining from Leeds United for £55 million in 2022.He has made 185 appearances across all competitions, bagging 89 goal
  
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• Ndour on Juventus radar after firing Azzurrini to Euros

  06-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ndour on Juventus radar after firing Azzurrini to EurosJuventus are among several clubs keeping tabs on Cher Ndour after the Fiorentina midfielder fired Italy’s Under-21s to the European Championship.According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Bianconeri see the 22-year-old as one of the leading names on their midfield shortlist, as they push to bring more Italians into the squad.Ndour captained Silvio Baldini’s side in Monday’s 6-2 win over Poland in Pescara. He scored twice, including
  
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