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• Scoring more last piece of Crewe puzzle - Dicker

  08-10-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crewe assistant manager Ryan Dicker says scoring more goals is "that last piece of the puzzle" as the Railwaymen prepare to head to Swindon on Saturday.Unbeaten Alex have three wins and six successive draws from nine games in League Two this season.They ended that run of draws with an impressive 3-1 win against Bristol Rovers last weekend.That took their league goal tally to 11 and Dicker said they have been working on trying to be more lethal in the box."The confidence has always been high - I
  
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• Vincent Kompany wary of Augsburg threat: ‘We know it won’t be easy’

  09-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany wary of Augsburg threat: ‘We know it won’t be easy’Bayern Munich will seek revenge against Augsburg on Saturday. Last time out, Augsburg overturned a 1-0 deficit to claim a comeback victory, bringing an end to Bayern’s 27-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga.Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Vincent Kompany is ready to get back to action after a three week break. “I’d rather play every three days than what we’ve had for the last
  
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• Newport stop sickness bug before facing Colchester

  09-10-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hayden Mullins succeeded Christian Fuchs as Newport County manager [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County have recovered from a sickness bug that led to players being ordered to stay away from training.The Exiles aim to extend their unbeaten run at Rodney Parade when they host Colchester United in League Two on Saturday (15:00 BST).Hayden Mullins' men head into the game in high spirits after a battling 0-0 draw at Gillingham last weekend.They earned a share of the spoils despite a virus that d
  
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• Watford defender Garrad joins Real Bedford on loan

  09-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford defender Garrad joins Real Bedford on loanWatford defender Grace Garrad has joined FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division club Real Bedford on loan.The Pirates announced the news via a post on their official club website this morning.The 23-year-old will spend the short-term with Real Bedford as she looks to get a regular run of games following injury.Watford signed Garrad last summer after she helped former club Ipswich Town to the FA Women’s National League So
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur receive huge boost as star closes in on injury return

  09-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur receive huge boost as star closes in on injury returnDejan Kulusevski Return Gives Tottenham Timely Lift Ahead of Manchester United ClashTottenham need good news, and Dejan Kulusevski has finally provided some.The Sweden international has moved another step closer to a long-awaited comeback after taking part in an 11-a-side training match at Hotspur Way. After 17 months out, more than 500 days on the sidelines, that matters. It does not guarantee an immediate return, but it con
  
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• Barrow midfielder Earing joins Hartlepool on loan

  09-10-2026 12:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hartlepool United have signed Barrow midfielder Jack Earing on an initial short-term loan.Earing, 27, will be with the Pools for at least one month working under head coach Pete Wild, as he did earlier in his career at Halifax Town.The midfielder joined Barrow from Walsall in the summer of 2025 and played 32 times last season, but he has not featured at all for the Bluebirds in the National League this campaign.
  
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• Liverpool could finally sign Brazilian forward in January

  09-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could finally sign Brazilian forward in JanuaryLiverpool, Endrick and Cody Gakpo: Why Real Madrid Talent Could Reopen Transfer DebateLiverpool’s forward planning has rarely stood still in recent windows, and fresh reporting around Endrick adds another layer to an already complicated attacking picture. According to AS, the Brazil international is emerging as a realistic market opportunity amid uncertainty over his role at Real Madrid, with Milan also in the frame.That matters beca
  
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• Two names emerge as Milan’s January priorities

  09-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two names emerge as Milan’s January prioritiesLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Milan will continue pursuing Sporting CP defender Gonçalo Inácio and Real Madrid attacker Endrick in the January transfer window.Milan’s January transfer priorities are Gonçalo Inácio and Endrick, La Gazzetta dello Sport says.Milan transfers: Latest on Gonçalo Inácio and EndrickLEIRIA, PORTUGAL – JUNE 10: Goncalo Inacio of Portugal during the Internationa
  
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• POWER RANKINGS | How Bundesliga’s top and bottom 5 teams rank

  09-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  POWER RANKINGS | How Bundesliga’s top and bottom 5 teams rankFour matchdays in, and the Bundesliga table already presents a fascinating split: are we witnessing genuine tactical dominance, or are early-season statistical anomalies tricking us into false narratives? Here is the deep dive into the top, and bottom, five.Bundesliga Top 5 – Real dominance or early-season illusion?Borussia Dortmund (1st | 12 Pts | +7 GD)A maximum haul of 12 points from four matches paints a picture of flaw
  
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• Arsenal 27yo close to new long-term deal

  09-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 27yo close to new long-term dealDeclan Rice is close to agreeing a new contract with Arsenal, with the Gunners looking to tie him down for the long term.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reported for the BBC in midweek that Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term deal with Arsenal, with talks underway since March and the process now at an advanced stage.Mokbel writes that Rice would receive a significant increase on his current £240,000-a-week deal, putting him i
  
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• Mourinho maintains unwavering faith in Real Madrid superstar despite his poor form – report

  09-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho maintains unwavering faith in Real Madrid superstar despite his poor form – reportVinicius Junior may be enduring one of his most difficult starts to a season at Real Madrid, with the Brazilian looking like a pale shadow of his former self.However, his position in Jose Mourinho’s starting line-up remains secure. The Portuguese manager continues to believe in the Brazilian and is determined to help him rediscover his best form.According to AS, Mourinho considers Vinicius an e
  
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• Barcelona captain set to miss Getafe clash, likely to return against Galatasaray

  09-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain set to miss Getafe clash, likely to return against GalatasarayBarcelona have got past the international break without suffering any significant casualties, and the only major worry was the situation of Raphinha who left his national team setup early with a reported injury.The Brazilian star immediately returned to Catalonia where he underwent all required tests, and the reports confirmed a mild knock with a relatively short recovery period.Initially, the player was even expecte
  
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• Break gives Hayen's Burnley a new sense of positivity

  09-10-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley boss Nicky Hayen has said the extended three-week international break has enabled his squad to adopt a positive mindset as they return to Championship action hoping to turn their form around.The Clarets are without a win this season and missed the chance to head into the international break with a much-needed victory when they conceded a late equaliser against Derby last month.Burnley's lack of form extends into last season, with their most recent victory in 90 minutes coming against Cry
  
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• PODCAST | Matchday 5 predictions – Augsburg to shock Bayern Munich? Cologne vs. Gladbach

  09-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PODCAST | Matchday 5 predictions – Augsburg to shock Bayern Munich? Cologne vs. GladbachMatchday 5 in the Bundesliga promises to be an exciting one with Borussia Dortmund’s curtain-raiser against Werder Bremen on Friday night preceding Bayern Munich’s trip to neighbouring Augsburg, who are flying high under Manuel Baum.In the Topspiel, RB Leipzig host Eintracht Frankfurt before bottom side Borussia Mönchengladbach travel to Cologne on Sunday in the season’s first Rhe
  
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• Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca

  09-10-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has won each of his first five Premier League games in charge of Manchester City [Getty Images]Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.Maresca reiterated his faith in the club's owners and belief that they will win their appeal against the verdict during a news conference on Friday dominated by questions on the matter.The Italian
  
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• Real Madrid want to sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay

  09-10-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid want to sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominayReal Madrid are interested in signing Napoli star Scott McTominay (Il Mattino).Madrid are looking to strengthen their midfield after an underwhelming start to the 2026-27 season.Los Blancos have slipped down to fourth in the La Liga standings after losing two of their seven games, including a painful 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid.McTominay’s contract at Napoli expires in 2028, and he would probably jump at the chance to sign for Mad
  
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• Official: Roma and Everton owners Friedkin open to Premier League club’s sale

  09-10-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma and Everton owners Friedkin open to Premier League club’s saleThe Friedkin Group, owners of both Roma and Everton, say they are ‘exploring new investment options’ for the Toffees, ‘including the potential sale of a controlling interest.’The Friedkin Group is open to selling Premier League side Everton.“The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest,”
  
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• He’ll be a ‘great’ coach: High praise for ex-Juventus and Italy defender Barzagli

  09-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He’ll be a ‘great’ coach: High praise for ex-Juventus and Italy defender BarzagliItaly U21 boss Silvio Baldini predicts his assistant Andrea Barzagli, a former Juventus and Italy defender, is ‘truly’ talented and ‘will have a great career as a coach, if he finds a good sporting director.’Baldini spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport after securing qualification for the U21 Euros, to be played next year.Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour grabbed headlines after Ita
  
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• What Italy need to do to be seeded for the Euro 2028 qualifying draw

  09-10-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Italy need to do to be seeded for the Euro 2028 qualifying drawItaly’s results in the 2026-27 Nations League group phase will affect not only the FIFA Ranking but also the draw for the 2028 Euro qualifying.Italy have faced Turkiye twice, and Belgium and France in the opening four games of the 2026-27 Nations League.After the first four rounds, the Azzurri remain confident they will finish in the top two. Bookmakers on new betting sites still see the Azzurri as genuine quarter-fin
  
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• Defiant Enzo Maresca makes Man City vow after Premier League guilty verdict

  09-10-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has claimed there is no club in the world he would rather be at than Manchester City and said he would still have joined them even if they had already been found guilty of 114 charges of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules.The City manager mounted a defence of his club by insisting he trusts them and that they will win their appeal against the verdict and the Italian hinted he could even remain at City if they are relegated to League One as a punishment.Enzo Maresca
  
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• Real Madrid youngster ready to challenge for midfield place as Mourinho considers new option – report

  09-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster ready to challenge for midfield place as Mourinho considers new option – reportWith the international break coming to an end and Real Madrid preparing to resume club action, Jose Mourinho has important decisions to make in midfield.Thiago Pitarch seems ready to take the next step in his Los Blancos career, with the young midfielder prepared to compete for a place in Mourinho’s midfield.According to MARCA, Pitarch is now fully ready to challenge for opportunities
  
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• Milan focus on new contracts for Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic as Cardinale returns

  09-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan focus on new contracts for Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic as Cardinale returnsGerry Cardinale will outline a strategy with Milan directors as the Rossoneri prepare for contract extension talks with Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot and Strahinja Pavlovic, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.Milan are prepared to offer new contracts to three of their key players: Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic.Milan ready to resume talks over Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic contract extensionsITALY – SEPTEMBER
  
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• Jose Mourinho revisits Real Madrid return and renews focus on Negreira case

  09-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho revisits Real Madrid return and renews focus on Negreira caseAfter going the last two seasons without winning any major piece of silverware, Real Madrid decided to bet on a tried and tested manager to lead their next project, i.e., Jose Mourinho, who returned to the Merengue club 13 years after ending his first stint with the Spanish club.The Portuguese manager has had quite a mixed start to his second chapter with Los Blancos, but there is still a lot of reason for optimism going
  
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• Andoni Iraola ready to unleash striker, might be better than Alexander Isak

  09-10-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola ready to unleash striker, might be better than Alexander IsakAndoni Iraola looks ready to unleash a Liverpool striker. He may be an even better fit than Alexander Isak.Alexander Isak has an injury. The Swede returned early from international duty, which was always a worrying sign as it suggested the problem was one that no one could afford to take a chance on.Sweden had a couple of fixtures left in the international break but didn’t feel Isak could play a role in any of them.
  
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• Parma vs Inter: Provedel Return Signals Goalkeeper Rotation

  09-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parma vs Inter: Provedel Return Signals Goalkeeper RotationIvan Provedel is reportedly set to make his Inter debut against Parma at San Siro on Saturday, as Cristian Chivu prepares to rotate his goalkeepers across the next two matches.Football Italia, citing Calciomercato.com, reports that Josep Martinez is expected to rest after starting every competitive match for the Nerazzurri so far this season. The selection is not being presented as a confirmed change in hierarchy.Provedel arrived from La
  
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• Malen: ‘I didn’t feel important’ at Aston Villa, Gasperini ‘will never lie’

  09-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen: ‘I didn’t feel important’ at Aston Villa, Gasperini ‘will never lie’Roma star Donyell Malen admits he ‘didn’t feel important’ at Aston Villa, but he’s impressed by the way Gian Piero Gasperini ‘manages’ the players: ‘You know he’ll never lie to you about anything.’Malen, the current Serie A top-goal scorer with six goals in five games, spoke to Corriere dello Sport about his time at the Stadio Olimpic
  
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• Today’s Papers – Milan want two new signings, Malen praises Gasperini

  09-10-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Milan want two new signings, Malen praises GasperiniLa Gazzetta dello SportMilan want twoThe defender Gonçalo Inácio is on target, as is Endrick. Cardinale arrives for renewals: Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic.Inter, here’s SpenceParma arrive, and the English winger is the extra manJuve, Nico says yesSpalletti’s green light: Gonzalez signs until 2030Gasp and Cesc chasing goalsComo pounce on Camello. Roma pushing for KvernadzeCorriere dello Spor
  
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• Cologne’s Mikey Moore relishing Rhein derby against Gladbach: ‘I’m really looking forward to it’

  09-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne’s Mikey Moore relishing Rhein derby against Gladbach: ‘I’m really looking forward to it’Cologne’s Mikey Moore has plenty of derby experience, having played in six Old Firm derbies for Rangers against Celtic, and being in the squad for parent club Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby against Arsenal. Now, though, the youngster is gearing up for his first Rhein derby when the Billy Goats host bottom side Borussia Mönchengladbach.Captaining England
  
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• 5 injured Arsenal players pictured back in training

  09-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5 injured Arsenal players pictured back in trainingArsenal have received a boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League return against Leeds United, with a number of injured players now back in training.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal have been back in training following the international break, and there were a few welcome faces taking part in the session on Thursday.Injured defensive trio Ben White, Piero Hincapie, and Cristhian Mosquera were all involved, a significant boost considering the do
  
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• What could Rangers' 2012 demise tell us about Man City's uncertain future?

  09-10-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers were placed in the fourth tier of Scottish football in 2012 while Ally McCoist was manager [Getty Images]In the wake of Manchester City's unprecedented guilty verdict, the scramble to source similar situations to help shed light on what could come next continues.But finding a direct comparison has been a struggle because of that very word: unprecedented.Some have attempted to draw parallels with the demise of Rangers in 2012 as an ominous, dark cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Premier
  
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