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• Royals boss Richardson dismisses Bradford links

  02-10-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading manager Leam Richardson has downplayed talk of him filling the vacancy at fellow League One side Bradford City. The Royals boss had been made an early favourite among the bookmakers to replace Graham Alexander but denied that any contact had been made with the Bantams.Richardson has been at the Berkshire side for nearly a year, joining part-way through last campaign before leading Reading to a 12th-placed finish. He previously managed Wigan and Rotherham before replacing Noel Hunt atRead
  
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• Serie A giants ready to battle it out for the services of Real Madrid star in January – report

  03-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A giants ready to battle it out for the services of Real Madrid star in January – reportIt has been reportedly widely that Endrick is not happy with his game-time at Real Madrid this season and could explore a move away from the club in the upcoming January transfer window.After a stellar loan spell at Lyon, expectations were high that Endrick could become the breakout star at Real Madrid this season. But the reality has been quite the opposite.While a pre-season injury saw him miss
  
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• Green light as £34m Barcelona star agrees to January deal

  03-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Green light as £34m Barcelona star agrees to January dealLiverpool’s current transfer shopping list would appear to include several more stars from Barcelona. Having secured Ronald Araujo from the Camp Nou side - on a loan deal with an option to buy - we could see the Reds return to Catalunya for more reinforcements.We’ve seen links with Marc Bernal and Jules Kounde for example. Bernal, a young midfielder, could be made available as Hansi Flick weighs up what to do with the La
  
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• Torquay United beat Tonbridge to progress in FA Cup

  03-10-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Worthington's first goal of the season was enough to give Torquay victory [Shutterstock]Torquay United progressed to the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win at National League South rivals Tonbridge Angels.It is the first time in four years that the Gulls have reached the final round of qualifying for the first round of the competition.The victory came a week after a disappointing 3-0 loss at Billericay Town, with boss Jimmy Ball making five changes.The decisive moment cam
  
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• Have your say: Is Donnarumma currently the best goalkeeper in the world?

  03-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Have your say: Is Donnarumma currently the best goalkeeper in the world?Gianluigi Donnarumma’s heroics earned him praise from both the French and Italian media following Friday’s 1-1 Nations League draw between the two countries at the Stade de France, and we want to know if you think the Manchester City stopper is currently the best no.1 in world football.Donnarumma was voted as Italy’s man of the match in the post-match ratings following Friday’s 1-1 draw away against F
  
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• Barcelona midfielder confirms he is following Pedri’s fitness routine amid injury woes – “It will help me”

  03-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder confirms he is following Pedri’s fitness routine amid injury woes – “It will help me”Barcelona midfield star Gavi has had a difficult few seasons, with repeated injuries keeping him out of action for significant spells.The talented La Masia graduate is desperately looking for continuity on the pitch this season but is also exploring new ways to look after himself away from football.Gavi considering PilatesAs quoted by Diario SPORT, Gavi discussed his
  
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• Fernandes reveals conversation with Ronaldo after scandalous exit 🇵🇹

  03-10-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernandes reveals conversation with Ronaldo after scandalous exit 🇵🇹Bruno Fernandes has addressed the drama within Portugal's national team as teammate Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be in an ongoing dispute with manager Jorge Jesus.The No. 7 notably left the camp early, despite the team's Nations League campaign still being underway, after being upset about being benched. The very public event has left fans wondering whether Ronaldo will end his international career with a stain.&
  
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• Incredible Liverpool star is back, Andoni Iraola will be over the moon

  03-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incredible Liverpool star is back, Andoni Iraola will be over the moonOne Liverpool star is back and Andoni Iraola will be absolutely thrilled. It should just be up, up, up from here.Andoni Iraola will be watching the international break closely and not just to keep track of the injuries. Liverpool have suffered two of those so far, with both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo ruled out.That's a particularly difficult problem as those two have unequivocally been Liverpool's two best attackers. In fac
  
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• Barcelona set for huge boost as star midfielder could return to training on Monday – report

  03-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set for huge boost as star midfielder could return to training on Monday – reportFrenkie de Jong has been by far the biggest absentee for Barcelona this season, having picked up a knock in the summer.Although his initial recovery was slow, the midfielder has some made giant strides during the international break and it was even reported that he was expected to return to training with teammates soon.Having not played a single minute so far, Barcelona are counting on de Jong to ret
  
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• 🔥 England crush Croatia in 45 unforgettable minutes

  03-10-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 England crush Croatia in 45 unforgettable minutesThe Croatia-England Nations League clash is a high-speed highway, but one with traffic in only one direction.
  The Three Lions have bombarded the hosts in the opening 20 minutes, with five shots, four of them on target. Unsurprisingly, quite a few ended up in the back of the net.Harry Kane (also unsurprisingly) was the first to open the scoring, after eight minutes.The striker, who rightly holds the title of the world’s most in-form
  
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• Four major tactical problems Jose Mourinho must solve at Real Madrid – report

  03-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four major tactical problems Jose Mourinho must solve at Real Madrid – reportJose Mourinho has had a mixed start to the new season with Real Madrid, with a few solid performances and a few disappointing ones.Los Blancos lost the Madrid derby 2-1 to Atletico Madrid just before the international break and have to become more consistent after it.Mourinho is beginning to establish a recognisable Real Madrid starting XI, but several important questions remain unresolved.The international break
  
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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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• Milan eyeing move for Brighton midfielder Ayari to replace Modric

  03-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan eyeing move for Brighton midfielder Ayari to replace ModricReports in Italy claim that Milan are eyeing a future move for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s midfield, which could lose the veteran Luka Modric and several other options at the end of the 2026-27 season.Report: Milan want Brighton’s Ayari, valued at €40mMilan have a healthy level of competition in their current midfield department, which includes Modric, Adrien Rabio
  
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• Jürgen Klopp denies reports of Finn Dahmen start against Greece

  03-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp denies reports of Finn Dahmen start against GreeceJürgen Klopp has cast doubt on reports that Augsburg keeper Finn Dahmen is set to make his senior Germany debut against Greece on Sunday evening.Earlier indications had pointed toward the Augsburg goalkeeper receiving his first cap, with GGFNreporting that Dahmen appeared increasingly likely to become the fourth different goalkeeper used by Klopp in his opening four matches.Klopp’s latest comments now suggest Jonas Ur
  
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• Jürgen Klopp denies reports of Finn Dahmen debut against Greece, Jonas Urbig to start again

  03-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp denies reports of Finn Dahmen debut against Greece, Jonas Urbig to start againJürgen Klopp has confirmed that Jonas Urbig will retain his place in goal for Germany’s Nations League clash with Greece on Sunday evening, contradicting earlier indications that Finn Dahmen was set to make his senior international debut.Earlier reports had pointed toward the Augsburg goalkeeper receiving his first cap, with GGFNreporting that Dahmen appeared increasingly likely to become t
  
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• Barcelona continue to follow Dutch defensive talent after failed summer approach

  03-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona continue to follow Dutch defensive talent after failed summer approachBarcelona might not appear as aggressive on the transfer market as some of their European rivals, but one area the club are keen on reinforcing is central defence.The Catalans were unable to strengthen at the back during the summer, instead placing their faith in their existing options.But one name firmly on their radar for the future is FC Twente’s Ruud Nijstad.Barcelona continue to track NijstadNijstad is an
  
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• Dominant Carrick thrash Crusaders at Taylors Avenue

  03-10-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCarrick Rangers 4 - 0 Crusaders FTCarrick Rangers produced a dominant second-half display to beat Crusaders 4-0 at Taylors Avenue.It was the perfect start for the home side who broke the deadlock after five minutes when Adam Lecky gave the hosts the lead.The visitors had no answer after the break as Jordan Forsythe, Danny Gibson and Daire O'Connor all scored in a dominant second half.Victory for the hosts brings an end to their five-game winless run in the league, while the Crue
  
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• England showing pure ruthlessness in early stages against Croatia 🔥

  03-10-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England showing pure ruthlessness in early stages against Croatia 🔥It already looks like one-way traffic during England's Nations League match against Croatia. 
  The Three Lions have peppered the hosts in the opening 20 minutes, registering five shots, four on target. Unsurprisingly, some of those found the back of the net.Having a laugh! 😂 Croatian children poke fun at England with bannerHarry Kane (also unsurprisingly) was the first to open the scoring only eight minutes in
  
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• Young Liverpool Star Opens Up On Journey To First Team

  03-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Young Liverpool Star Opens Up On Journey To First TeamRio Ngumoha Reveals Liverpool Lessons and Huge England AmbitionsRio Ngumoha has packed an extraordinary amount into the last 18 months. Liverpool, Anfield, Premier League football and now England have arrived in quick succession for a player who remains only 18.Asked by ITV Sport to describe that period, Ngumoha required one word.“A whirlwind.”There is ambition running through almost everything Ngumoha says, although there is also
  
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• Portuguese international wants to return to Barcelona soon – Romano

  03-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese international wants to return to Barcelona soon – RomanoBarcelona, in recent times, have rewarded players who have shown the determination and commitment to play for the club.It was evident when the club worked hard to re-sign Joao Cancelo in the summer, this time on a permanent deal and the player has paid dividends as well.Now, it appears one more Portuguese international is keen on returning to Barcelona, after a spell in the Middle East.Joao Felix keen on Barcelona returnFel
  
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• Glentoran beat Dungannon to continue unbeaten run

  03-10-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipGlentoran 2 - 0 Dungannon Swifts FTGoals at the end of either half saw Glentoran earn a third consecutive league win with a hard-earned 2-0 win over Dungannon Swifts.Skipper James Singleton headed the hosts in front five minutes before half-time, but they had to wait until additional time to score their second when Jack Malone waltzed through an absent Swifts defence to seal the points.The visitors had their chances in an entertaining game with Kealan Dillon volleying against th
  
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• Real Madrid forward set to return to Bernabeu after being subbed off at half-time

  03-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward set to return to Bernabeu after being subbed off at half-timeReal Madrid will soon be boosted by the return of one more star player, as the club prepare for the season’s restart next weekend.The team has already had quite a few players back from the international break including Kylian Mbappe, who had picked up an injury against Turkey.Real Madrid will soon welcome back one more player, though not necessarily due to injury this time.Vinicius set to returnVinicius Jr. wa
  
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• Rutkowski earns Ballymena win at Solitude

  03-10-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCliftonville 0 - 1 Ballymena United FTBallymena United made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season in the Irish Premiership after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cliftonville at Solitude.Igor Rutkowski scored for the fourth game in succession as the Sky Blues followed up last week's win over Portadown.Cliftonville played the entire second half with 10 men after teenage defender Paul Stanfield was sent off on his full Premiership debut for a second yellow card in first ha
  
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• Juventus & Inter monitor Manchester City situation for Donnarumma move

  03-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus & Inter monitor Manchester City situation for Donnarumma moveManchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma is rather comfortable at the Etihad but Serie A duo Juventus and Inter are keeping tabs on a possible transfer opportunity.Calciomercatoreport that if the Citizens’ situation deteriorates due to the legal trouble surrounding them, the keeper could be one of the first players to move on.This has led to Inter and Juve keeping a close eye on Manchester City and they had been
  
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• Portadown win first game of season against Limavady

  03-10-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipPortadown 3 - 1 Limavady United FTPortadown claimed their first Irish Premiership victory of the season with a 3-1 win over nine-man Limavady United at Shamrock Park.The Ports had taken just one point from their opening nine league matches, but second-half goals from Baris Altintop and Ben Kennedy secured a much-needed victory for David Jeffrey's side.Limavady's afternoon unravelled late on as Tiarnan Boorman and substitute Leon Boyd were both shown straight red cards.The result
  
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• Loudest behind-closed-doors game ever? Why #ENGCRO isn't quiet

  03-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Loudest behind-closed-doors game ever? Why #ENGCRO isn't quietThe Nations League clash between Croatia and England was originally supposed to take place behind completely closed doors. However, a special Uefa rule has turned the ghost game in Rijeka into an unusual backdrop for thousands of schoolchildren. England coach Thomas Tuchel has warned his team about the tricky atmosphere.A top match under extraordinary circumstances: On Saturday evening, Croatia and England will battle in Rijeka for to
  
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• Having a laugh! 😂 Croatian children poke fun at England with banner

  03-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Having a laugh! 😂 Croatian children poke fun at England with bannerEngland and Croatia face off in Nations League action on Saturday, in a stadium full of children rather than fans. And the youngsters have had a bit of a laugh. 
  The match inside Stadion HNK Rijeka was set to be played behind closed doors due to Croatia's supporter ban by UEFA after racist and discriminatory fan behaviour.As such, about 6,000 schoolchildren are watching the game in person instead.
  According to The At
  
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• Estêvão on form? Vini Jr off it? Fans react, have your say on Brazil 🇧🇷

  03-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Estêvão on form? Vini Jr off it? Fans react, have your say on Brazil 🇧🇷Brazil’s National Team beat India 4-0, but the fans didn’t go easy on them. Vini Jr was perhaps the main target of criticism on social media.Brazil, however, had some positives this Saturday (3), such as Samuel Lino (two goals), Estêvão, and Pedro (one goal and one assist each).For you, what were the National Team’s positive and negative highlights?Check out the fans
  
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• How Barcelona star was central to Spain’s press this international break

  03-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Barcelona star was central to Spain’s press this international breakBarcelona star Pedri is one of the best midfielders in the world, and he is coming off a World Cup triumph with Spain in the summer.The Canary Islander might not have been a guaranteed starter for La Roja at the tournament in North America, but he still managed to leave a mark.His ability on the ball has never been difficult to appreciate, but FIFA’s technical analysis of the 2026 World Cup has highlighted a less
  
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• Yeovil Town 6-0 Boston United

  03-10-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National LeagueYeovil Town 6 - 0 Boston United FTYeovil made it three wins in five unbeaten matches as a thumping victory against Boston moved them up to fourth in the National League.The Glovers started brightly and Johl Powell forced a decent save from Boston goalkeeper Louis Chadwick after just two minutes.Slavi Spasov had come close on three occasions for Yeovil before they took the lead in the 34th minute, with Ryan Jones slotting home.It was 2-0 three minutes later when Brett McGavin fired
  
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