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• Serie A proposal accepted to open January transfer window on December 28

  25-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A proposal accepted to open January transfer window on December 28Serie A clubs have requested that the 2027 January transfer window open several days earlier, so they will be able to make trades from December 28, pending FIFA approval.The sides put forward the proposal and it was accepted by the FIGC at today’s meeting, but can only be finalised once FIFA have approved the change.Serie A to start trading earlyLega Serie A Enilive logoThe transfer window was meant to open on January
  
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• Como Starter Jacobo Ramón Chooses Minutes Over Real Madrid Return

  28-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como Starter Jacobo Ramón Chooses Minutes Over Real Madrid ReturnJacobo Ramón is not currently considering a return to Real Madrid, according to a report from Diario AS. The centre-back left Los Blancos for Como for €2.5 million in the summer of 2025 and has since established himself as a regular starter for the Serie A club, with the defender prioritising consistent, relevant minutes over a move back to the Bernabéu.Why Ramón is resisting a returnRamón wa
  
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• Video: Mancini responds to allegations of double Man City contract

  28-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Mancini responds to allegations of double Man City contractRoberto Mancini’s Manchester City contract is among the 115 possible breaches of Premier League financial rules, but the Italy national team coach insists that ‘it’s not an issue that concerns me.’Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelUK sources reported over the weekend that a four-year investigation into Manchester City’s finances ended with the club being found guil
  
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• Jose Mourinho rejected Portugal job in favour of Real Madrid return – report

  28-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho rejected Portugal job in favour of Real Madrid return – report all the new entries at Real Madrid in the summer, the appointment of Jose Mourinho was one of the earliest moves the club had made in an attempt to usher in a new era.Mourinho was deeply involved in Real Madrid’s squad planning over the summer, with the team spending a fortune on new players in the transfer market.However, the Real Madrid team could have looked very different, as Mourinho was also in content
  
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• Barcelona receive boost as new signing set to return from national team camp earlier than expected

  28-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona receive boost as new signing set to return from national team camp earlier than expectedThe international break was always going to require a big stroke of luck for Barcelona, who have 17 players representing their respective national teams.So far, Barcelona have lucked out with Eric Garcia’s return from the Spanish camp only proving to be a precautionary one.Now, the Catalans have received yet another boost as Karim Adeyemi will return to Camp Nou after playing two matches for G
  
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• FAI investigates alleged racist abuse of Idah

  28-09-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Adam Idah has scored seven goals for the Republic of Ireland since making his debut in 2020 [Getty Images]The Football Association of Ireland is investigating whether forward Adam Idah was racially abused by Israel supporters during Sunday's 3-0 Uefa Nations League victory for the Republic of Ireland.BBC Sport understands that midfielder Jayson Molumby spoke to the match officials during play, asking them to listen out for what he believed to be abusive chanting coming from some of the small num
  
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• Will Ipswich stay in the Premier League?

  28-09-2026 14:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to send in your questions for BBC Radio Suffolk sports editor Graeme McLoughlin to answer. In the first part of a special Q&A, he addresses Ipswich's survival hopes as well as good and bad points from the season so far.Cameron asked: Will Ipswich stay in the Premier League this season? Also, what are your opinions on summer transfer business?Graeme: Obviously I can't say for certain that Town will stay up, but I am confident they will. They have given themselves a good plat
  
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• What do the numbers tell us about Hogh's Celtic start?

  28-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nine games, three goals - and all three of those strikes coming in the one match.It is fair to say Kasper Hogh has not had the start he or Celtic would have wanted after the club spent a club-record fee to sign the Denmark striker from Bodo/Glimt.Having bagged 53 goals in 102 appearances for his previous team, a handful of which came in the Champions League against top-level opposition, the 25-year-old arrived to fanfare following the signing of fellow big-money capture Camilo Duran.However, it
  
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• Criticised Arsenal 28yo admits he wants to earn more starts

  28-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Criticised Arsenal 28yo admits he wants to earn more startsViktor Gyokeres has admitted he’d like to be playing more with Arsenal, but that he expects to get plenty of chances before the season is done.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesArsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres perhaps hasn’t had the start he would’ve hoped for in 2026/27, making the starting lineup just twice for the Gunners in eight games, and failing to score or assist in his five appearances.Things have been looking up
  
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• Barcelona vs Florentino Perez: Madrid court sets November date for conciliation hearing

  28-09-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona vs Florentino Perez: Madrid court sets November date for conciliation hearingThe legal dispute between Real Madrid and Barcelona is moving into another phase, as the Madrid courts have now set a date for the conciliation hearing requested by the Joan Laporta-led board against Florentino Perez.According to SPORT, Barcelona and the Real Madrid president have been summoned to appear at 9:40 a.m. on November 25 at Courts 1 and 2 of Madrid. It is to be remembered that Barcelona initiat
  
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• Former Liverpool star expects huge punishment to be given to Manchester City

  28-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool star expects huge punishment to be given to Manchester CityMan City 115 Charges Verdict: Relegation, Transfer Ban and Record Fine in FocusManchester City’s long-running financial case appears to have moved into a decisive new phase, with reports indicating an independent panel has found the club guilty on 114 of the 115 Premier League charges brought against them. The matter now turns to sanctions, appeals and the wider consequences for English football.The scale of the al
  
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• England suffer double injury scare ahead of Czechia clash

  28-09-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England suffer double injury scare ahead of Czechia clashNico O’Reilly and Ezri Konsa are doubts for England’s UEFA Nations League clash against Czechia at Fortuna Arena on Tuesday evening.O’Reilly and Konsa missed group training on Monday morning, with the Manchester City and Arsenal stars following their respective programmes at Tottenham Hotspur’s Training Ground.The pair started and played the full 90 minutes of the 3-2 loss to Spain at Wembley on Saturday.O’Rei
  
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• Report: Serie A giants keen on move for Manchester City star

  28-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Serie A giants keen on move for Manchester City starJuventus Eye Mateo Kovacic as Free Transfer Strategy Takes ShapeCredit to SportsMole for the original report outlining Juventus’ early plans for the summer 2027 transfer window. The Turin club are reportedly monitoring three potential free agents, with Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic described by Gazzetta dello Sport as the ‘most tempting’ option.Kovacic’s situation immediately catches the eye. At 32, th
  
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• Barcelona lawsuit against Florentino Perez moves forward as Madrid court sets hearing date

  28-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona lawsuit against Florentino Perez moves forward as Madrid court sets hearing dateBarcelona’s legal battle with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is moving into its next stage, with a Madrid court now setting a date for the conciliation hearing requested by the Catalan club.According to SPORT, both parties have been summoned to appear at 9:40 a.m. on November 25 in the courtroom of Courts 1 and 2 of Madrid. The hearing concerns the conciliation claim Barcelona filed again
  
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• Youngster Sullivan's numbers speak for themselves

  28-09-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Reuters]Cavan Sullivan's performances, goals, and assists since the World Cup put him up there with the MLS's top individual stars, including Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez.Few players beyond those mentioned can match Sullivan's goal contribution rate in MLS since the World Cup, and there is a strong argument to say the youngster has been the best player in the league during that time.The numbers speak for themselves.They speak of a player who has performed a key role in his te
  
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• Official: Lazio sell Patric to Al-Ettifaq

  28-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Lazio sell Patric to Al-EttifaqLazio defender Patric has officially joined UAE side Al-Ettifaq, the Biancocelesti said.Serie A side Lazio have confirmed the transfer of Spanish central defender Patric to Al-Ettifaq.Lazio sell Patric to Al-Ettifaq: official statementROME, ITALY – MARCH 09: Patric of SS Lazio in action during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on March 09, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Ima
  
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• Feeney urges Carlisle to 'step up' after Woking loss

  28-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Feeney and his Carlisle team-mates are yet to keep a clean sheet this season [Getty Images]Carlisle United captain Morgan Feeney says they have no choice but to "step up" after their sorry 5-2 collapse at home to Woking.Carlisle slipped from 1-1 at half-time to being 5-1 down in a worrying second half showing at Brunton Park that left them just one point above the relegation zone in 19th.It was a fifth game without a win - with only two from their opening 10 games - and heaped pressure on
  
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• 🎧 A to Z of Merseyside Sport: McDermott, Moran and Molby

  28-09-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio Merseyside have continued their series on an 'A to Z' of club legends at Liverpool.The BBC Sounds series hears from fans, the Radio Merseyside team and key interviews on how significant figures shaped the club.For Liverpool's letter 'M', Paul Salt, Ian Kennedy and Mike Hughes focus on Terry McDermott, Ronnie Moran and Jan Molby. Here's a taster from Kennedy on "local lad" McDermott: "He was a fantastic player, and he came from Newcastle."He is a local lad from Kirby, and he came back t
  
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• Parma agree deal with Gilardino as Italy World Cup winner set to return as coach

  28-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parma agree deal with Gilardino as Italy World Cup winner set to return as coachAlberto Gilardino is set to return to Parma as a coach, having reached an agreement with the Ducali to replace Carlos Cuesta.Parma and Cuesta parted ways by mutual consent on Sunday, and today the former Arsenal assistant coach returned to the training centre one last time to say goodbye to the team and empty his locker.PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Carlos Cuesta, Head Coach of Parma Calcio reacts during the Serie A
  
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• Wright's contract and Lampard's squad combinations

  28-09-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to send in your questions for BBC CWR Coventry reporter Will Oelrich to answer. In the first part of a special Q&A, he addresses Haji Wright's contract and working on player combinations in the extended international break. Richard asked: Is there any more clarity on when we will see Haji Wright back and what his contract situation is?Will: Haji Wright is currently expected to return by the end of October, provided there are no setbacks in his recovery, and he would undoubt
  
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• Real Madrid receive boost as key defender resumes group training after lengthy layoff

  28-09-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receive boost as key defender resumes group training after lengthy layoffReal Madrid have received an encouraging update, with Eder Militao taking another major step towards his long-awaited return to competitive football.According to AS, the Brazilian defender participated in part of the team’s training session with his available teammates as Real Madrid began preparations for their next La Liga fixture against Villarreal.Militao’s involvement marks a significant moment
  
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• 'Inexperienced moments' cost Exeter City - Taylor

  28-09-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Taylor has seen his Exeter City side win just one League Two game so far this season [Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says "inexperienced moments" cost his side as they lost 1-0 at Bristol Rovers.The Grecians' slipped to 21st in League Two after a sixth successive league match without a victory. It was the fourth consecutive game in the fourth tier where Exeter have failed to score a goal - their four in eight games is the second lowest in the division."There was space on that
  
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• Zhegrova scores for Kosovo, but Juventus await Conceiçao tests after Portugal injury

  28-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zhegrova scores for Kosovo, but Juventus await Conceiçao tests after Portugal injuryJuventus winger Edon Zhegrova scored from the spot in Kosovo’s 3-1 loss to Austria, but Francisco Conceiçao picked up a knock during Norway-Portugal and was forced off.Serie A giants Juventus received good and bad news from international matches played on Sunday.Mixed Juventus news from Zhegrova and ConceiçaoREGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Edon Zhegrova of Juventus
  
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• Barcelona receive encouraging news on Eric Garcia after Spain withdrawal

  28-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona receive encouraging news on Eric Garcia after Spain withdrawalBarcelona have received positive news regarding Eric Garcia after the defender returned early from Spain duty with a knee problem.According to Alex Pintanel, there is nothing serious regarding Garcia’s discomfort, and the decision to send him back to Barcelona was taken as a mere precaution rather than because of a major injury. The defender is therefore expected to be available for Barcelona’s next La Liga
  
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• How the price of fuel powered brilliant Brewers

  28-09-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Armer's (third from left of picture, wearing 3) goal at Plymouth was his third of the season for Burton [Shutterstock]The high cost of fuel was used by Burton Albion head coach Gary Bowyer to help power his side to victory at Plymouth Argyle.The first thing Bowyer did after Saturday's 1-0 victory at Home Park was to draw attention to the 159 Burton supporters who made the round trip of more than 470 miles to see the win that moved the east Staffordshire side up to seventh in the League One
  
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• Recently-injured Arsenal player returns to international action

  28-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Recently-injured Arsenal player returns to international actionJurrien Timber returned to the pitch for the Netherlands away to Serbia on Sunday, helping them to grind out their first win of the new Nations League group stage.Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesArsenal right-back Jurrien Timber was back in action for the Netherlands on Sunday, returning to the squad and to the pitch as his team played away to Serbia in the Nations League.Having drawn their opening game away to Germany witho
  
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• 'Homecoming' - why Alexander left Bradford for Preston

  28-09-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]It has taken a couple of weeks for Preston North End to get all their ducks in a row. Now, after a desperately poor start to the season, perhaps the time is right to turn to a familiar face. And not just any familiar face.Graham Alexander is back at Deepdale - and this one feels different.Alexander has represented plenty of other clubs during a long playing and managerial career, but there's something about him and Preston. This feels like a homecoming.There is no doubt he was on to a good
  
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• Fringe Real Madrid defender rejected Chelsea, Liverpool in the summer

  28-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fringe Real Madrid defender rejected Chelsea, Liverpool in the summerIt is no secret that Raul Asencio is no longer the golden boy of the Real Madrid defence, having had a rapid fall from grace after his initial breakthrough.Asencio has been subject to multiple off-field controversies while his on-field performances haven’t been particularly impressive either.This had led to Real Madrid pressurising him to leave the club in the summer, as part of the team’s summer clearout. But the d
  
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• Transfer insider claims Spurs are making huge mistake with sale

  28-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer insider claims Spurs are making huge mistake with saleTottenham’s Will Lankshear Decision Looks More Costly With Every Goal at MiddlesbroughThere are transfer calls that drift quietly into the background, and there are transfer calls that keep shouting back at a club every weekend. Tottenham’s decision to let Will Lankshear leave belongs firmly in the second category.As Spurs search for authority, composure and conviction through the middle, Lankshear is doing exactly what y
  
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• Premier League star is still set on future Liverpool move

  28-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League star is still set on future Liverpool moveYankuba Minteh and Liverpool: Why a £70m Right-Wing Option Could Return to the AgendaLiverpool’s search for greater balance in attack has not gone away, and the name of Yankuba Minteh still lingers with purpose. The Brighton winger was heavily discussed as a target before, and while that move never came together, the sense remains that this story has not run its course.Minteh, valued at £70m, fits a profile Liverpool stil
  
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