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• Spurs eye move for Bundesliga defender

  30-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs eye move for Bundesliga defenderBayern Munich Eye Jules Kounde as Tottenham Watch January Transfer Window CloselyThe January transfer window still sits over the horizon, yet the sense of movement is already building around Jules Kounde, Bayern Munich and Tottenham. According to Sport, the German champions are monitoring the Barcelona defender and could be ready to move if they complete a defensive sale first. It is one of those stories that feels distant and immediate all at once, the sort
  
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• 'Damning' and 'extreme' - Football Daily on Man City charges

  30-09-2026 13:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I think we have all started to understand the severity of this now," said former Premier League goalkeeper Paul Robinson on the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily."What I don't understand is how the Premier League have been so strong with what they've come out with and yet Manchester City have levelled them back with just as strong words. They are both fighting their corners in extreme ways."In the wake of the Premier League publishing their verdict on Manchester City's charges
  
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• O'Neill opens door to the long goodbye

  30-09-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][BBC]Just when I thought not much else could surprise me in Scottish football, Martin O'Neill casually threw in his post-match press conference quip about whether it's time for him to "wrap things up" at Celtic.It's as yet unclear how serious the comments were. Was he really considering his future? Were they just the musings of a wily operator who knew how to take the focus away from his players?Was it just a knee-jerk reaction to a third bad result, and performance, on the bounce?It's quit
  
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• Spurs could seek £50m in latest Premier League developments

  30-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs could seek £50m in latest Premier League developmentsManchester City compensation claims could trigger a huge Premier League legal battleManchester City’s long-running financial case may be heading into its most expensive phase. The headline issue is no longer limited to sanctions, points deductions or a fine. The bigger threat could come afterwards, through compensation claims from clubs, players and managers who believe they lost money because of City’s conduct.If the c
  
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• 🚨 Major blow: Madrid issue Asencio medical report

  30-09-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Major blow: Madrid issue Asencio medical reportReal Madrid will have to face the coming months of competition without Raúl Asencio."Our player Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery tomorrow due to a stress fracture in the tibia of his right leg," the club explained in a medical statement.According to reports from COPE and Marca, it is likely that the centre-back will not be available until 2027 (between two and four months out), leaving Los Blancos, for the time being, with o
  
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• Real Madrid favourites to sign Manchester City star in surprise move

  30-09-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid favourites to sign Manchester City star in surprise moveReal Madrid are one of several clubs keeping tabs on the situation at Manchester City, who were recently found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. If severely punished, the vast majority of their players could be put on the market, which would represent a golden opportunity for those at the Bernabeu.As expected, Erling Haaland is one of the players that Real Madrid would want to sign i
  
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• Scott pays tribute to 'biggest fan'

  30-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth's Alex Scott says his late grandfather was his "biggest fan" after revealing he passed away last week, days before the midfielder made his England debut.The 23-year-old made his Three Lions debut on Tuesday, when he replaced Manchester City's Elliot Anderson in the 70th minute against Czech Republic."I will always remember this place now. England debut - it's what dreams are made of," Scott told BBC Radio 5 Live. "Something that when I was younger, even 15 or 16, wasn't
  
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• Raphinha injury latest: Barcelona star could return in time for Getafe clash as tests reveal no serious issue

  30-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha injury latest: Barcelona star could return in time for Getafe clash as tests reveal no serious issueBarcelona have received positive news on Raphinha after initial tests ruled out a serious injury, although, as reported before, the forward is returning from Brazil duty after suffering swelling in his right thigh.Journalist Javi Miguel confirms that the first examinations found no major injury, with Raphinha instead carrying a knock and muscle oedema. The Brazilian Football Confeder
  
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• Newspaper names 37 Italy youngsters to bring back major tournament success

  30-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newspaper names 37 Italy youngsters to bring back major tournament successMichael Kayode impressed on his first appearance for the Italy national team earlier this week, and U21s head coach Silvio Baldini has hinted that several other youngsters could be just around the corner. So, with that in mind, La Gazzetta dello Sport has come up with a list of 43 ‘youngsters’ that Roberto Mancini could turn to in order to bring back major tournament success.Italy U21s coach Baldini told report
  
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• Liverpool told how they can sign Andoni Iraola favourite

  30-09-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told how they can sign Andoni Iraola favouriteAndoni Iraola has done a decent job as Liverpool's manager so far.The Spaniard has led his team to an unbeaten start across all competitions and, although they may be sixth in the Premier League table, they're only six points behind league leaders, Manchester City.That total could also end up getting cut in half by the end of the international break as, their first game back will be against the Cityzens.And, while the £150 million the
  
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• 2 Arsenal youngsters make England youth debuts

  30-09-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2 Arsenal youngsters make England youth debutsArsenal duo Andre Harriman-Annous and Ife Ibrahim made their debuts for the England u20s and u19s respectively on Tuesday, with Max Dowman also making an appearance.Photo by Cameron Howard/Getty ImagesThe England u20s and u19s were both in action on Tuesday, and Arsenal had players in both squads.Andre Harriman-Annous was a late call-up to the England u20 squad, replacing injured West Bromwich Albion youngster Jimmy-Jay Morgan.The Arsenal youth strik
  
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• Thomas Tuchel says he hasn’t spoken to England’s Man City contingent about bombshell verdict

  30-09-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel did not feel the need to look after his Manchester City players in the wake of a bombshell verdict that captain Harry Kane is confident will not impact the England team’s focus.The sporting world was rocked by Tuesday’s confirmation that an independent commission had found City guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.The Etihad Stadium outfit face severe sanctions after the staggering details about “s
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid defender set to undergo surgery for fractured tibia; might not play again in 2026

  30-09-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid defender set to undergo surgery for fractured tibia; might not play again in 2026Real Madrid have officially announced that Raul Asencio will undergo surgery to resolve the issue with his tibia fracture.The 23-year-old defender has been dealing with the issue for over nine months now and has been playing through it while relying on conservative treatment.However, the injury has not healed to the desired level, restricting the defender’s involvement since pre-season u
  
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• Wolves' 'unlikely lads' are on the march

  30-09-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]"I'm not going out for drinks today!" said Fer Lopez to the suggestion that after scoring the winner in a Black Country derby, he would never have to take his wallet out at the bar in Wolverhampton ever again.As he left after the interview, I assured him that if he returned to Molineux decades from now, people would talk to him about that goal. He will find out one day.Such are the lasting emotions of a derby, a match which marked an end to a bad summer for hot takes in Wolver
  
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• Drawing of lots sends Oman through to Gulf Cup semis

  30-09-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Musab Al-Shaqsy's booking for taking his shirt off as he celebrated his goal against Kuwait ultimately led to his side having to draw lots to go through [Reuters]Oman edged into the semi-finals of the Gulf Cup in extraordinary fashion after they were picked ahead of Iraq in the drawing of lots.Oman's 3-1 win over Kuwait meant both the Omanis and Iraq finished level on four points in their group and, as they had identical records, lots were drawn to separate them and decide who would finish secon
  
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• Luis Figo urges Mourinho to give Real Madrid summer signing a bigger role: ‘Has a lot of technical quality’

  30-09-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Figo urges Mourinho to give Real Madrid summer signing a bigger role: ‘Has a lot of technical quality’Real Madrid made several important signings in the summer, but some of them have had a mixed start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu.Bernardo Silva arrived from Manchester City on a free transfer, and the Portuguese midfielder has not made a particularly strong start for Los Blancos.Madrid icon Luis Figo believes Silva can provide Real Madrid with an important quality they have s
  
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• Wiegman explains why Chloe Kelly was dropped by England

  30-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wiegman explains why Chloe Kelly was dropped by EnglandSarina Wiegman has explained why Chloe Kelly was left out of the latest England squad, with the decision coming before the forward’s current hamstring problem.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesSarina Wiegman has explained why Chloe Kelly was left out of the latest England squad, with the forward omitted before the hamstring problem that has since ruled her out for Arsenal.Kelly was absent from open training at London Colney on Tuesday a
  
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• Bayern Munich set to offer Michael Olise new long-term contract to deter interest from other clubs

  30-09-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich set to offer Michael Olise new long-term contract to deter interest from other clubsBayern Munich are set to offer French international attacking midfielder Michael Olise (24) a new long-term contract to extend his stay with the club, according to a report from BILD. The Bundesliga giants are aiming to retain the services of the former Crystal Palace playmaker and deter interest from other clubs after a summer transfer window fuelled with rumours regarding his long-term future in B
  
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• Guernsey's pride as Scott wins first England cap

  30-09-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott came on for the final 20 minutes of England's win in Prague [Shutterstock]Guernsey has "a lot of pride" for Alex Scott after the Bournemouth midfielder made his England debut. The 23-year-old came on as a second-half substitute in England's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Tuesday night. He became just the second footballer from Guernsey to play for England's men's side after former Southampton striker Matt Le Tissier.He joins his step-sister, Manchester United
  
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• Baldini reacts to Kayode’s Italy debut: ‘All of my U21 players can make the step up’

  30-09-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Baldini reacts to Kayode’s Italy debut: ‘All of my U21 players can make the step up’Italy U21 head coach Silvio Baldini hopes that Michael Kayode is not the only youngster to break into the senior national team squad in the near future, promising that “all of my players can make the step up”.Brentford right-back Kayode was the standout performer, providing a goal and an assist on his debut, as Italy beat Turkey 4-1 to claim their first win of Roberto Mancini’s
  
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• Integrity brought into question of undisclosed people associated with Man City

  30-09-2026 13:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"To cheat, trick, deceive, delude with false pretences; to impose upon, take in, hoax." That is the Oxford English definition of the word 'sham'.It is a word that appears eight times in the independent commission's ruling, published on Tuesday, which found Manchester City guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules - and all but one in relation to a failure to co-operate with the investigation.The 40-page document makes fascinating reading.It catalogues how
  
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• Barcelona superstar’s ridiculous start to the season is leaving Europe in awe

  30-09-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar’s ridiculous start to the season is leaving Europe in aweBarcelona have had an incredible start to the season, winning every game so far and scoring goals for fun in both La Liga and the Champions League.Among their many superstars, Lamine Yamal has started the new season at a frightening pace, with the Barcelona star producing 18 direct goal contributions across his first 10 official appearances for club and country.The teenage superstar has 11 goals and seven assists
  
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• Striker Noonan agrees to join Forest

  30-09-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Young striker Michael Noonan will join Nottingham Forest from Shamrock Rovers next year.The 18-year-old has penned a pre-contract agreement and will officially move to the City Ground on 1 January.Noonan has scored eight times for Shamrock this season, with Rovers second in the League of Ireland. The forward also played in five of Shamrock's European games in the Champions League and Conference League qualifiersHis goal against Molde in February 2025 made him the youngest scorer in the Conferenc
  
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• After shisha fire, he was axed by the German FA! Klopp new boy fights back

  30-09-2026 13:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After shisha fire, he was axed by the German FA! Klopp new boy fights backHe is one of the new faces in Jürgen Klopp’s second Germany squad: Vitaly Janelt. While his nomination in 2026 brought him positive headlines, things looked very different ten years ago. Back then, among others, the newspaper 'Bild' ran the headline: “Hookah causes fire in hotel room – 2 Leipzig players suspended.”During the U19 European Championship qualifiers, Janelt caused a scandal with tea
  
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• Trent Alexander-Arnold elated after first England appearance in over a year: ‘Hopefully, the manager is happy’

  30-09-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold elated after first England appearance in over a year: ‘Hopefully, the manager is happy’Trent Alexander-Arnold made his first start under Thomas Tuchel for England count, producing a trademark assist as the Three Lions defeated the Czech Republic 2-0.The Real Madrid defender returned to the international setup and showed exactly why his creative qualities remain such an important part of his game. England were facing a difficult low block, but Alexander-Arn
  
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• Report: Potential for Liverpool to be awarded further honours

  30-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Potential for Liverpool to be awarded further honoursMan City Charges Verdict: What Titles Liverpool Could Gain and Why the Debate MattersThe Manchester City charges case has moved from abstract legal argument to something far more tangible. According to Liverpool.com, a guilty verdict has been reported and the Premier League has since confirmed that City were found guilty of almost all the charges linked to alleged breaches of financial rules. City denies wrongdoing and an appeal is exp
  
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• The unhinged Manchester City response that reveals how far their war with the Premier League will go

  30-09-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  If you hadn’t got round to reading the independent commission’s 40-page report just yet, here are the headlines. From 2009 to 2018, Manchester City cheated, repeatedly and systematically, cooking the books to the tune of £900m. Abu Dhabi pumped money into the club in the form of “sham” sponsorship agreements to artificially inflate revenues. Club officials disguised payments to hide spending. They submitted false accounts, concealed the truth and lied to investigato
  
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• Juventus, Inter and Premier League clubs already approached Romano

  30-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus, Inter and Premier League clubs already approached RomanoTuttosport reports that Juventus, Inter and some Premier League clubs have already made preliminary approaches for Cagliari and Italy youngster Alessandro Romano.Cagliari midfielder Romano is being regarded as the next big thing in Italian football and has already attracted interest from several clubs, according to sources in Italy.Romano: Latest transfer updates amid Juventus, Inter and Premier League linksROME, ITALY – SEP
  
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• De Gea sends four-word message after Manchester City statement

  30-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Gea sends four-word message after Manchester City statementFiorentina and former Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea continues to poke fun at his old rivals at Manchester City following the confirmation that they have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-year period: ‘So, we’re talking again…’On Tuesday, the Premier League confirmed that Manchester City had been found guilty &ldquo
  
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• Ireland boss confirms second match against Israel will go ahead as he vows to ‘focus on football’

  30-09-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed his team will play their upcoming Nations League match against Israel on Sunday, maintaining that he must "focus on football" despite ongoing demonstrations.Campaign group Stop the Game has urged supporters to gather outside the Aviva Stadium prior to Thursday's fixture against Austria, protesting against matches they argue serve to "sportswash genocide".Following a squad vote regarding participation, Ireland secured a 3-0 win against
  
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