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• Retired Sheff Utd legend Sharp signs for Rushden

  01-11-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Billy Sharp scored 129 goals across 377 appearances for boyhood club Sheffield United [Shutterstock]Former Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp has come out of retirement to join Northern Premier League side AFC Rushden & Diamonds as they prepare for their FA Cup match against Burton Albion.The 40-year-old announced his retirement last month, however, has returned to play for his former side following the suspension of Diamonds midfielder James Clifton.The match against
  
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• Man United set to block January exit amid European interest

  15-11-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Man United set to block January exit amid European interestManchester United determined to keep Noussair Mazraoui amid AC Milan and Juventus interestManchester United are planning to stand firm over Noussair Mazraoui despite fresh transfer attention building ahead of the January window, with TeamTalk reporting growing interest from AC Milan, Juventus and clubs in Saudi Arabia.The 27-year-old has developed into an important squad option at Old Trafford because of his ability to cover multiple rol
  
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• Ballon d’Or nominee confirms he would love to play at Anfield

  15-11-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Ballon d’Or nominee confirms he would love to play at AnfieldPau Cubarsi Admits Virgil van Dijk Influence and Anfield AmbitionThere are young players who arrive with hype, and there are young players who look as though they belong from the first minute. Pau Cubarsi falls into the second category. Barcelona have produced enough gifted footballers to fill a city, yet this lad has forced his way into the conversation through calmness, timing and a rare sense of authority for someone still only 19
  
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• Stramaccioni: ‘Pio Esposito best in the world, extraordinary Italy revival’

  15-11-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stramaccioni: ‘Pio Esposito best in the world, extraordinary Italy revival’Andrea Stramaccioni maintains Pio Esposito is ‘the best centre-forward of his type in the world’ and Roberto Mancini is building an ‘unthinkable’ and ‘extraordinary’ reboot for Italy.The Azzurri had started the second Mancini era with a 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, leading some to fear relegation from the Nations League A so soon after missing out on a third consecutive World Cup.Instead, they go into tonig
  
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• 🔝Dinho returns: at 46, he will make his first start for Ravenna

  15-11-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝Dinho returns: at 46, he will make his first start for RavennaBrazilian superstar Ronaldinho Gaúcho rocked the football world after his return to professional action was officially confirmed, starting for Italian side Ravenna at the remarkable age of 46.
  The return of a one-of-a-kind iconSynonymous with joy and the ultimate embodiment of Jogo Bonito, Ronaldinho defined a golden era with his unmatched flair and seemingly impossible dribbling. And, of course, with that ever-present smile that
  
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• Christian Pulisic matches stat set by Landon Donovan two decades on 🇺🇸

  15-11-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic matches stat set by Landon Donovan two decades on 🇺🇸The United States Men's National Team has captain Christian Pulisic back in top form, and the Hershey native is proving it by posting an impressive stat line.During a statement 6-0 win over Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday, Pulisic found the back of the net twice. Once from the penalty spot, and then immediately after, from outside the box.It means he is just the second American to score goals in consecutiv
  
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• Live: Ronaldinho returns to playing with Ravenna

  15-11-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Live: Ronaldinho returns to playing with RavennaBrazilian legend Ronaldinho comes back from retirement for one day today as he’ll feature in the Serie C derby between Ravenna and Forlì.Football Italia is among the accredited media for today’s league match in Italy’s third division, which kicks off at 17:30 CET [16:30 GMT] at the Bruno Benelli.Ronaldinho’s return is part of a wider partnership between the Brazilian and Ravenna President Ignazio Cipriani, but today’s match is a competit
  
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• National League Eastleigh sack manager Gray

  15-11-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National League strugglers Eastleigh have sacked manager Matt Gray after six months in charge.Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by AFC Fylde meant the Hampshire club have only won one of their past eight league matches, leaving them 18th in the table.Former Sutton boss Gray, 45, took charge of Eastleigh in May and leaves with five victories in 17 league games this season."The club would like to thank Matt for his efforts during his tenure and wish him all the best for the future," a club statement said
  
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• Arsenal 27yo hoping for contract extension as talks advance

  15-11-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 27yo hoping for contract extension as talks advanceDeclan Rice has admitted he’s hopeful a new contract with Arsenal is on the horizon, with the Gunners pushing to tie him down to an extension.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesSpeaking in an England press conference over the international break, Declan Rice discussed the stability he’s had throughout his club career so far, and his hope that he’ll soon be able to extend his Arsenal contract.“I’ve been extremely lucky that I’ve
  
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• Mancini explains why he left Sebastiano Esposito out of Italy squad to face Belgium

  15-11-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini explains why he left Sebastiano Esposito out of Italy squad to face BelgiumRoberto Mancini gave a brief interview to Rai ahead of Italy’s Nations League clash against Belgium on Sunday, paying his respects to the victims of the Heysel disaster and explaining why he decided to leave Sebastiano Esposito out of his matchday squad.Mancini on Belgium vs. Italy, Seba Esposito omission and Heysel disasterItaly are in Brussels for their final fixture of the Nations League group stage on Sunday
  
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• Real Madrid looking to avoid ‘FIFA virus’ ahead of a crucial stretch of the season

  15-11-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid looking to avoid ‘FIFA virus’ ahead of a crucial stretch of the seasonReal Madrid have no less than 17 first-team players out on international duty at the moment, thus running the risk of an unwanted injury that could seriously hamper their campaign.After a slow start to the season under Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid have done exceptionally well to come back and are currently on an eight-game winning streak across all competitions.Real Madrid, however, are more than aware of the fac
  
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• Manchester United ready to sell defender in January

  15-11-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United ready to sell defender in JanuaryLisandro Martinez Transfer Latest as Manchester United Weigh January SaleManchester United are actively assessing potential January exits and Lisandro Martinez has emerged as one of the clearest candidates to leave Old Trafford. According to TeamTalk, the Argentina international is firmly in the frame for a mid-season move, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both monitoring the situation closely.The report states that Martinez “wants to move o
  
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• Liverpool ready to back defender who they believe will be ‘elite’

  15-11-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool ready to back defender who they believe will be ‘elite’Liverpool’s Ifeanyi Ndukwe Plan Revealed as 2027 First-Team Path Comes Into FocusLiverpool are mapping out the next stage of Ifeanyi Ndukwe’s development, with TeamTalk reporting that the club see the teenager as a serious part of their long-term thinking and a potential first-team option in 2027.The young centre-back is currently with Levante after Liverpool sanctioned a loan move designed to keep his progress on track. Th
  
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• Barcelona midfielder eyeing return vs Deportivo after speedy recovery

  15-11-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder eyeing return vs Deportivo after speedy recoveryBarcelona were dealt a massive blow earlier this month when star midfielder Rodri picked up a thigh injury and was subsequently ruled out for at least four weeks.The midfielder has since been working on his fitness and has made a relatively speedy recovery, as he looks to get back onto the pitch as soon as possible.A recent report from Diario AS has offered an update on Rodri’s fitness, suggesting that his return could come s
  
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• Rico Lewis Reveals the Most Important Lesson He Learned From Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

  15-11-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rico Lewis Reveals the Most Important Lesson He Learned From Pep Guardiola at Manchester CityRico Lewis broke into the Manchester City first-team squad under Pep Guardiola in 2022.Ask what a young player picks up under Pep Guardiola and the obvious answers are tactical: positional rotations, inverted full-backs and the endless drills that turned Manchester City into a passing machine.Lewis, one of the few City Football Academy graduates, to successfully become a first-team regular during the Cat
  
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• “I wouldn’t be lying…” – Fabian Ruiz gives the truth on his Ballon d’Or ranking

  15-11-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I wouldn’t be lying…” – Fabian Ruiz gives the truth on his Ballon d’Or rankingFabian Ruiz is one of the unsung heroes of football right now, and even the Ballon d’Or voters have underrated him.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Fabian Ruiz is preparing to play England in the Nations League tonight, and ahead of the game he’s been asked about his amazing year.The Span
  
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• Official: Ronaldinho starts first professional game in 11 years – Confirmed line-ups

  15-11-2026 15:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Ronaldinho starts first professional game in 11 years – Confirmed line-upsThe team news is in and Ronaldinho has been named in the Ravenna starting line-up for their Serie C match against Forli on Sunday afternoon, the Brazilian’s first professional appearance in over 11 years.Ronaldinho, 46, has come out of retirement and is playing his first professional match since 2015 with Ravenna in Serie C on Sunday afternoon.(ravennafc.it)The 2005 Ballon d’Or winner teamed up with Ravenna
  
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• Official | Ronaldinho starts and makes first professional appearance in 11 years: Confirmed line-ups

  15-11-2026 15:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Ronaldinho starts and makes first professional appearance in 11 years: Confirmed line-upsThe team news is in and Ronaldinho has been named in the Ravenna starting line-up for their Serie C match against Forli on Sunday afternoon, the Brazilian’s first professional appearance in over 11 years.Ronaldinho, 46, has come out of retirement and is playing his first professional match since 2015 with Ravenna in Serie C on Sunday afternoon.(ravennafc.it)The 2005 Ballon d’Or winner teamed u
  
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• Glue on his boot or AI? R10's Ravenna training move goes viral; watch

  15-11-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glue on his boot or AI? R10's Ravenna training move goes viral; watchEleven years after his last professional match, playing for Fluminense in 2015, Ronaldinho Gaúcho officially returns to the pitch this Sunday (15). At 46, the Brazilian star will wear the shirt of Ravenna FC, a team in Italy's third division, in the regional derby against Forlì FC on Matchday 14 of Serie C Group B. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Bruno Benelli Stadium, with coverage on OneFootball.
  During the
  
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• Club's first match since player's death abandoned

  15-11-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hendon posted a picture on social media of defender Ethan Creary in hospital [Hendon FC]A match involving a team playing for the first time since the death of one of their players was abandoned because of a serious injury.Non-league Hendon were returning to action for the first time since midfielder Ezekiel Williams, 26, died in hospital on 2 November from head injuries after an incident in Milton Keynes.Saturday's game at Bedfont Sports in the Isthmian League South Central Division was abandone
  
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• Club's first match after player's death abandoned

  15-11-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hendon posted a picture on social media of defender Ethan Creary in hospital [Hendon FC]A match involving a team playing for the first time since the death of one of their players was abandoned because of a serious injury.Non-league Hendon were returning to action for the first time since midfielder Ezekiel Williams, 26, died in hospital on 2 November from head injuries after an incident in Milton Keynes.Saturday's game at Bedfont Sports in the Isthmian League South Central Division was abandone
  
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• Arsene Wenger makes final decision on FIFA president election

  15-11-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsene Wenger makes final decision on FIFA president electionArsene Wenger has decided not to stand as a candidate in FIFA’s presidential election, ruling himself out of the race.Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty ImagesMartyn Ziegler broke the news for The Times on Saturday evening that Arsene Wenger has ruled out standing against Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election.Ziegler added that UEFA had tried to persuade Wenger to put his name forward, but the former Arsenal manage
  
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• DE WINTER AND HUTCHINSON AT THE MILAN STORE SAN BABILA

  15-11-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DE WINTER AND HUTCHINSON AT THE MILAN STORE SAN BABILAAC Milan fans will soon have another chance to meet two Rossoneri stars in person. Koni De Winter and Omari Hutchinson will be at the Milan Store San Babilaon Tuesday, November 17th, at 5:00 PM CET, ready to meet supporters in the heart of Milan for a special afternoon ahead of the season's return.To meet the Belgian defender and the English winger, fans will need a numbered ticket, with just 60 places available. Tickets will be distributed a
  
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• Pitch perimeters under review after Vigar death

  15-11-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Billy Vigar died from a "significant brain injury" in September 2025 [Getty Images]The Premier League, English Football League and Women's Super League are reviewing pitch perimeters across their clubs in light of the death of former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar last year.Vigar died at the age of 21 from a "significant brain injury", five days after colliding with a concrete wall surrounding a pitch while playing for non-league side Chichester City.On the eve of this season the Football As
  
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• Liverpool receive boost as star shines on international duty

  15-11-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive boost as star shines on international dutyLiverpool receive Dominik Szoboszlai injury boost after full Hungary appearanceDominik Szoboszlai has provided Liverpool with an encouraging fitness update by completing 90 minutes in Hungary’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Georgia.The midfielder also supplied an assist, making a decisive contribution after concerns over the knee problem he suffered against Crystal Palace before the international break.For Andoni Iraola, his involve
  
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• Everton and Nottingham Forest are in the race for €15m Brazilian defender

  15-11-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton and Nottingham Forest are in the race for €15m Brazilian defenderEverton Eye Gustavo Martins in January Transfer BattleEverton are back in the market for a centre-back, and the name doing the rounds is Gustavo Martins. According to Hard Tackle, the 24-year-old Gremio defender is firmly on the radar ahead of the January transfer window, with Nottingham Forest also tracking the Brazilian.This is the sort of move that makes sense on paper. Everton need defensive renewal, not cosmetic chan
  
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• Hansi Flick expecting injured Barcelona star to be available vs Villarreal

  15-11-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick expecting injured Barcelona star to be available vs VillarrealBarcelona have been dealt a blow during the ongoing international break, with Frenkie de Jong picking up discomfort during the Netherlands’ win over Greece.While de Jong has now returned to Barcelona and is set to undergo important tests on Monday, the club are hoping that current injured stars can utilise the international break to get back to full fitness when club football resume.Barcelona are slated to resume their c
  
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• Arsène Wenger not expected to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

  15-11-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsène Wenger not expected to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidencyAfter weeks of deliberation, Arsène Wenger looks set to opt against challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March, as per a report from L’Équipe. Wenger is currently the Director of Football Development at FIFA. His relationship with the institution’s president, Infantino, has cooled, however, since the Italo-Swiss director failed in his attempts to sell World Cup shares. Infantino managed to weath
  
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• Uruguay boss Diego Forlan explains Federico Valverde benching after talks with Real Madrid

  15-11-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay boss Diego Forlan explains Federico Valverde benching after talks with Real MadridFederico Valverde was a surprisingly left out on the bench as Uruguay secured an impressive 2-1 friendly win over Argentina during the international break.The decision to leave out the Real Madrid captain raised eyebrows, given his importance to the national team under new boss Diego Forlan.However, Uruguay coach Diego Forlan shed light on why he decided to bench Valverde, adding that the federationhad spok
  
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• Report: Pochettino could bring McKennie with him to Manchester United

  15-11-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Pochettino could bring McKennie with him to Manchester UnitedWeston McKennie was on the scoresheet for the USA as they beat Haiti 6-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League last night, and reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that departing head coach Mauricio Pochettino could potentially look to bring the Juventus midfielder with him to Manchester United.Gazzetta: Pochettino could take McKennie to Manchester UnitedPochettino has recently been appointed as the new head coach of Mancheste
  
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