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• Roma interested in Kvernadze and Bakola for January

  24-09-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma interested in Kvernadze and Bakola for JanuaryThe right-footed left winger Roma has been seeking since Gasperini’s arrival could be just 90 kilometers away. After seeing a long list of targets fall through, from Summerville to Leweling, the Giallorossi are ready to fulfill the Grugliasco coach’s request and could look to Frosinone. Among the names circled in red by Tony D’Amico is Giorgi Kvernadze. The Georgian winger is astonishing everyone: already five goals this s
  
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• 💡 Mancini splits the squad: 10 players won't travel to Turkey

  27-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💡 Mancini splits the squad: 10 players won't travel to TurkeyItaly are already travelling to Bursa, where they will face Türkiye tomorrow at 20:45 in their second Nations League match.
  After the defeat to Belgium, Roberto Mancini is fine-tuning the Azzurri’s preparations not only for the short term, but also for the medium term.With matches against France in Paris and then Türkiye again in Bologna on the schedule, the national team coach has decided to reduce travel time
  
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• 'Man City? I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'

  27-09-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]When do we get our FA Cup?That is what all Stoke City fans have been asking me since the news broke on Friday that Manchester City had been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they have been accused of breaching.I thought exactly the same.While the process is far from over because Manchester City are expected to appeal, I have to say this verdict and the whole situation has left a very sour taste in my mouth.Taking my Stoke side to the 2011 FA Cup final was one
  
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• Hibs take winger Matondo on trial - gossip

  27-09-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo is on trial with Hibernian while Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis admits joining Celtic would be of interest.Former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo has joined Hibernian at their training camp in La Manga as the 26-year-old Wales international looks to win a contract after his summer release by Brann. (Daily Record)Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, the 22-year-old who Celtic pursued this summer, says joining the Scottish champions from Torino "would be an int
  
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• Former Liverpool boss’ previous comments could cost him after City ruling

  27-09-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool boss’ previous comments could cost him after City rulingJurgen Klopp, Man City Charges and the Promise That Still Hangs Over Liverpool’s Near-Miss TitlesThere are stories in football that sit quietly in the background for years, then suddenly begin to throb with fresh significance. The latest developments around the original source report on Manchester City’s charges have done exactly that, pulling Jürgen Klopp’s old remarks back into view and remind
  
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• Arsenal and Liverpool set to fail in move for La Liga star

  27-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal and Liverpool set to fail in move for La Liga starTrent Alexander-Arnold, Arsenal and Real Madrid: January Move Unlikely as Right-Back Situation EmergesArsenal’s search for a right-back has led them towards one of the most recognisable names on the market, at least in exploratory terms. According to TEAMtalk, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been discussed internally and via intermediaries as Premier League clubs assess whether there is any route to a deal from Real Madrid.The current pi
  
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• Real Madrid learn extent of Kylian Mbappe injury after France scare

  27-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid learn extent of Kylian Mbappe injury after France scareDespite the several new additions they made to their squad during the last summer transfer window, the start of the 2026-27 season has been far from ideal for Real Madrid. The Merengues have already lost two games in La Liga, to Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, putting them six points behind an FC Barcelona team that seems unstoppable whenever it takes to the pitch.Meanwhile, physical problems have also started piling up for Los B
  
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• Today’s Papers – Italy are better than this, Ceferin sends Euro 2032 warning

  27-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Italy are better than this, Ceferin sends Euro 2032 warningLa Gazzetta dello SportWe’re better than thisMancini looking for the breakthroughThe coach’s errors (and not only). He expected more from the big players. Changes in Turkey tomorrow with Frattesi and Bastoni. Romano: a talent to be saved.Exclusive Ceferin: ‘Italy be careful’‘Malagò is a serious director; as for the commissioner, we prefer federations’ autonomy. Euro
  
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• Liverpool ready to sign one of the fastest players in the Premier League

  27-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool ready to sign one of the fastest players in the Premier LeagueLiverpool are prepared to sign one of the fastest players in the Premier League. Speed is an area where the Reds have bolstered their ranks over the course of the summer. The addition of Victor Munoz and then the signing of Bradley Barcola has given Liverpool's attack a new dynamism.But there's always a need for more speed.Liverpool are increasingly part of a physical Premier League and Andoni Iraola's style of play is very
  
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• ☕️ Who can beat Spain? and Sunday’s 5️⃣ stories

  27-09-2026 09:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ Who can beat Spain? and Sunday’s 5️⃣ storiesOn a Sunday with a sweet hangover after the Spanish national team’s latest display, here are the five stories we’ve selected to help you start the day in the best possible way.Let’s get started!
  😳 A team for the agesThe future of the Spanish national team looks brilliant, but even if things were to go wrong from here, this side is already in football history. Spain haven’t lost a m
  
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• Why are Arsenal struggling to score in WSL?

  27-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leah Williamson delivering a team talk during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Manchester United [Getty Images]Arsenal go into their Women's Super League game at Stamford Bridge knowing defeat by rivals Chelsea would be a damaging result just four weeks into the season.It feels like an extreme assessment but the Gunners know all too well that if they fall behind early on, it is hard to catch up in the WSL title race.Renee Slegers' side are already seven points behind leaders Manchester City, albeit with
  
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• From turgid to thrusting - mixed start for new Scotland

  27-09-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For 45 turgid minutes in Slovenia, some in the Tartan Army might have reimagined the Steve Clarke years as a time of plenty, the halcyon era of ambitious football when Scotland were an all-electric thrill-fest.The opening half of the Sebastien Pocognoli regime was, as expected, disjointed. It was also, rather unexpectedly, devoid of anything remotely related to what Pocognoli laid out as his non-negotiables - front-foot pressing, high intensity, speed of thought and mind, goal threat.They had no
  
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• Former Real Madrid star opens up about his departure: ‘Another €60 million signing was coming’

  27-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star opens up about his departure: ‘Another €60 million signing was coming’Real Madrid had an eventful summer transfer window headlined by superstar arrivals.With a new manager, a new setup and several new players joining the dressing room, the hope was that Los Blancos would turn a new leaf and put an end to their recent trophyless run.A major part of the same revamp was in the player departures that the club facilitated to balance the squad out. One of the b
  
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• Lamine Yamal explains the story behind his iconic photo with Lionel Messi

  27-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal explains the story behind his iconic photo with Lionel MessiThe photograph of a young Lamine Yamal being bathed by Lionel Messi as a baby remains one of the most remarkable coincidences in football history.The image, taken by SPORT photographer Joan Monfort, captured the greatest player of all time alongside the boy who would go on to become his heir, and it went viral around the world.Now, Lamine has revealed the fascinating backstory behind why the photograph took so long to surfa
  
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• 'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'

  27-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]When do we get our FA Cup?That is what all Stoke City fans have been asking me since the news broke on Friday that Manchester City had been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they have been accused of breaching.I thought exactly the same.While the process is far from over because Manchester City are expected to appeal, I have to say this verdict and the whole situation has left a very sour taste in my mouth.Taking my Stoke side to the 2011 FA Cup final was one
  
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• Barcelona pursuit of Manchester United prodigy keeps getting complicated as Bayern Munich push

  27-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona pursuit of Manchester United prodigy keeps getting complicated as Bayern Munich pushJJ Gabriel is currently the biggest attraction in the transfer market right now, after the English wonderkid handed in a transfer request at Manchester United.Barcelona and Real Madrid have primarily emerged as the two main suitors for Gabriel, who is reportedly favouring a move to Spain but has yet to make a final decision on his future.In the background, clubs like PSG and Bayern Munich are also keen
  
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• Real Madrid receives positive Eder Militao injury update after doctor visit

  27-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receives positive Eder Militao injury update after doctor visitThe 2026-27 season has only started, but Real Madrid are already in something of a crisis. They are currently six points behind FC Barcelona in the La Liga table, after their defeats to Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, and are facing the challenging task of returning to their best form.Meanwhile, physical problems are once again raising their heads. Both Ibrahima Konate and Kylian Mbappe suffered injuries while away on nat
  
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• Andoni Iraola pushing for decision on Liverpool defender

  27-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola pushing for decision on Liverpool defenderAndoni Iraola’s start to life at Liverpool has been somewhat hit and miss. The Reds are yet to taste defeat under the Spaniard, but there is certainly still a lot of work to do before they are back competing on all fronts.One of the biggest improvements seen so far under the 44-year-old has been Liverpool’s defence, with Jeremy Jacquet and Virgil van Dijk looking like a world class partnership.One of the Reds’ more surpris
  
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• Only two La Liga clubs have no player with a Barcelona past this season

  27-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Only two La Liga clubs have no player with a Barcelona past this seasonBarcelona are comfortably leading LaLiga at the start of this season, with seven consecutive victories and a historic goal-scoring start under Hansi Flick.But beyond their dominance on the pitch, the club’s influence, especially through La Masia, appears to have taken over La Liga by storm.According to Mundo Deportivo, only two teams in LaLiga this season do not have a single player with a Barcelona past.La Masia’
  
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• Leaked: Real Madrid’s away kit for 2027-28 season

  27-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leaked: Real Madrid’s away kit for 2027-28 seasonWith the extended international break taking centre-stage and club football out of the picture, Jose Mourinho and Co. continue to work hard to identify where Real Madrid have been going wrong so far this season.Los Blancos have already lost two games, after all, and there is a real case to be made that they have underperformed even in their wins.Amidst the distraction of the international break and the club-level crisis Mourinho and Co. are
  
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• Man City break silence after 114 financial charges verdict as chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak vows to prove club’s innocence

  27-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City break silence after 114 financial charges verdict as chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak vows to prove club’s innocenceManchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has broken the club’s silence after they were found guilty on 114 of the 115 Premier League financial regulation charges brought against them.The verdict ended a long investigation, although the independent commission’s full findings and any potential punishment are yet to be decided. City are also expected to appe
  
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• Julian Ward already making plans for first Liverpool signing

  27-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward already making plans for first Liverpool signingOn Saturday Julian Ward was announced as Liverpool’s new sporting director, the replacement for Richard Hughes. It is a role that Ward knows well, having held the position for a year before stepping down in 2023, and marks the next stage of an association with the Reds that stretches back to 2012.Speaking to the club following the appointment Ward stressed that he knew the challenges that lay ahead and highlighted his past experie
  
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• England boss Tuchel defends decision to start Quansah ahead of Alexander-Arnold in Spain loss

  27-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England boss Tuchel defends decision to start Quansah ahead of Alexander-Arnold in Spain lossEngland suffered a crushing 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley in the UEFA Nations League.The Three Lions engineered their own downfall, making several defensive turnovers that La Roja capitalised on.An early Marc Guehi error allowed Lamine Yamal to score the opener. However, England responded with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane.The Three Lions had a fantastic chance to add to their tally, but Kane
  
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• Bayern Munich eyeing €30m-rated Chelsea target Tomas Araujo

  27-09-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich eyeing €30m-rated Chelsea target Tomas AraujoBayern Munich are keeping tabs on Benfica defender Tomas Araujo as the Bavarians look to bolster their rearguard, according to Sport Bild.The 24-year-old centre-back has emerged as a player on the radar of several European heavyweights after establishing himself as an important part of Benfica’s squad.Araujo has started all seven of Benfica’s Primeira Liga games this term, helping keep two clean sheets and recording an a
  
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• Dropped in 2. Bundesliga, now in the CL! This scorer took Undav's path

  27-09-2026 08:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dropped in 2. Bundesliga, now in the CL! This scorer took Undav's pathIf you look at the current top scorers in Europe’s top leagues, right behind superstars like Raphinha or Lamine Yamal, one name appears that Jürgen Klopp and his DFB team should also have on their radar. Vangelis Pavlidis already has ten goal contributions in seven matches and is currently one of the hottest scorers in Europe. However, he had to take a detour to achieve his dream of becoming a footballer.His path is
  
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• RFEF president confirms Santiago Bernabeu as preferred venue for 2027 Nations League final

  27-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RFEF president confirms Santiago Bernabeu as preferred venue for 2027 Nations League finalThe Santiago Bernabeu stands as one of the big monuments of world football. After its renovation, it is now a state-of-the-art venue with facilities that few other stadiums can match.So far, however, the Bernabeu has yet to host a major football spectacle since its renovation, primarily because the construction has still officially not concluded.Now, however, the iconic venue could be close to earning the r
  
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• Injured Barcelona midfielder might not return to the pitch by next El Clasico – report

  27-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Barcelona midfielder might not return to the pitch by next El Clasico – reportFrenkie de Jong is one of the big-name Barcelona players currently sidelined after picking up an injury in the summer.The midfielder’s decision to take up conservative treatment has led to a slight delay in recovery, though Barcelona have not missed his presence much thanks to the excellent combination of Rodri and Pedri.De Jong, though, is slowly making progress and a recent report from Mundo Depor
  
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• Manchester City remain defiant and until the ‘115’ saga is over, nothing changes

  27-09-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City remain defiant and until the ‘115’ saga is over, nothing changesThe hammer has appeared to drop on Manchester City. David Ornstein reported for The Athletic on Friday that City have been found guilty on almost all of the charges for breaching the Premier League’s financial rules. That news has triggered a plethora of opinion pieces on how tainted City’s success since 2008 has been and how significant the punishment that City will receive will be. In the fa
  
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• USMNT's next generation gives Mauricio Pochettino plenty to build on toward 2030 World Cup

  27-09-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ORLANDO — The question directed at Mauricio Pochettino was about Cavan Sullivan, the 16-year-old forward whose debut found him in the starting lineup for the U.S.’s 4-1 victory over Peru on Saturday.Pochettino began saying nice things about his prized prospect, but before long he was broadening his praise.“He’s so great,” Pochettino said. “He only needs time, like Mathis Albert, like Zavier or Adri or Brooklyn or Neil or Frankie or Julian or Justin … &r
  
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• The Philadelphia Union are on a historic run in MLS play 📈

  27-09-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Philadelphia Union are on a historic run in MLS play 📈The Philadelphia Union are simply one of the hottest teams in any league across football right now. After beating Orlando City this evening in MLS play, they moved to within four points of the Eastern Conference's top-four. 
  The Union were four goals to the good with a helping hand from an Milan Iloski hat-trick, his second this season in MLS.But with the win the Union made some staggering league history. Phila
  
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