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• Spurs Injury Problems Deepen As Dutch Star Leaves Training

  30-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs Injury Problems Deepen As Dutch Star Leaves TrainingTottenham Injury Concern Grows as Jan Paul van Hecke Leaves Netherlands Training EarlyThere is a particular sort of anxiety that arrives with the international break, the sense that a club surrenders control of its most valuable assets and must wait, helplessly, for updates from elsewhere. Tottenham now find themselves in that position again, with Jan Paul van Hecke emerging as the latest fitness concern after cutting short a Netherlands
  
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• Everton The Only Realistic Choice For This Highly Rated Free Agent Striker: Should Moyes Take The Risk?

  30-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton The Only Realistic Choice For This Highly Rated Free Agent Striker: Should Moyes Take The Risk?Everton have emerged as the only realistic English destination for Mauro Icardi, with the Argentine striker available as a free agent after leaving Galatasaray. Tottenham Hotspur had previously enquired about the 33-year-old, yet their full 25-man Premier League squad leaves no registration space for another senior arrival.David Moyes has far more room to work with. Everton registered 19 senior
  
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• Real Sociedad ease Hearts out of Europa Cup

  30-09-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ainhoa Marin (left) scored one goal and set up another against Hearts [Getty Images]Heart of Midlothian exited the Women's Europa Cup after Real Sociedad swept to a convincing 4-0 victory in the second leg of their second qualifying round tie.With the sides having finished goalless last week in Edinburgh, the Scottish champions rarely threatened to break their duck in San Sebastian.Real had all the pressure and it told after 18 minutes as winger Laura Camino superbly headed Ainhoa Marin's cross
  
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• USMNT Beat Chile 4-2 We React, Man City are in Big Trouble

  30-09-2026 22:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down the USMNT win over Chile and pose the question... Who should be a full time starter? From there we break down the SCATHING statement from the Premier League on Manchester City's guilty verdict.All this and more on The Cooligans.00:00 Show Rundown10:40 USMNT Youngsters shine again36:50 The Premier League releases a harsh statement50:33 What should the punishment be for Manchester City?Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite pod
  
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• 👊Relegation would NOT be enough, Premier League clubs pressure City

  30-09-2026 22:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊Relegation would NOT be enough, Premier League clubs pressure CitySeveral Premier League club directors and executives have taken a firm stance following the ruling against Manchester City, arguing that a lighter sanction does not reflect the seriousness of the violations.
  A one-season relegation falls shortFor a significant section of British football executives, relegating the Manchester club to the Championship for just one year is neither a sufficient punishment nor a deterrent for
  
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• Leeds United Face Shock January Decision Over Teenage Star: What Should Farke Do Here?

  30-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Face Shock January Decision Over Teenage Star: What Should Farke Do Here?Leeds United face a call before January, with an academy player attracting interest from clubs in England and overseas, according to MOT Leeds News. The 19-year-old can play as a centre-back or in midfield, giving Daniel Farke an option as the season develops.Alfie Cresswell has built a strong record at Thorp Arch. MOT Leeds News reports that he has made 33 appearances for the Under-18s and 60 for the Under-21s
  
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• Liverpool contenders for Schade - Thursday's gossip

  30-09-2026 22:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Germany forward Kevin Schade wanted by Liverpool, while Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are among the Manchester City players drawing interest from Europe's top clubs.Liverpool have emerged as genuine contenders to sign Brentford and Germany forward Kevin Schade, 24, who has also been linked with Manchester United. (Teamtalk)Barcelona have confirmed that they tried but failed to sign Argentina and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, 29, in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish)Real Madrid and Barce
  
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• Liverpool can finally agree perfect €40m move, his club want him gone

  30-09-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can finally agree perfect €40m move, his club want him goneOver the summer, Liverpool had many potential players linked with them. From players such as Anthony Gordon to 16-year-old Nicolas Scotti, just about every area of the pitch was targeted by Liverpool.In the end, they ended up with four new players and, while all four of them have had a solid impact so far, it's clear that some more additions are needed.There are several areas among Liverpool's ranks that could still do wit
  
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• 💣Irreversible decision: in Portugal they say CR7 quit the national team

  30-09-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣Irreversible decision: in Portugal they say CR7 quit the national teamAl-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has made the final decision not to wear the Portugal national team shirt again, as confirmed by the newspaper O JOGO after his departure from the hotel in Copenhagen.
  A historic farewell at AlvaladeAs a result, the match played against Wales at the José Alvalade Stadium officially goes down in history as the last game the superstar played in his country's colors, bringing to a
  
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• 🚨 CR7 no longer wants to play for Portugal again! (O Jogo)

  30-09-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 CR7 no longer wants to play for Portugal again! (O Jogo)Bombshell!The major Portuguese sports outlet revealed this Wednesday evening that Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision has been made and is irreversible: he no longer wants to play again for the Portuguese national team!It is huge news published at the end of a pivotal day in the crisis pitting CR7 against the Portuguese national team.As a reminder, although his coach Jorge Jesus had announced earlier at a press conference that he w
  
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• 🚨 CR7 no longer wants to play for Portugal again!

  30-09-2026 22:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 CR7 no longer wants to play for Portugal again!The bombshell!The major Portuguese sports outlet revealed on Wednesday evening that Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision has been made and is irreversible: he no longer wants to play for the Portuguese national team!It’s a huge piece of news published at the end of a pivotal day in the crisis pitting CR7 against the Portuguese national team.As a reminder, although his coach Jorge Jesus had announced earlier at a press conference that h
  
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• Aston Villa Eye Prolific South American Striker: Should Emery Trust Jackson And Madjo?

  30-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye Prolific South American Striker: Should Emery Trust Jackson And Madjo?Kevin Viveros has emerged as a January name after summer reports linked Unai Emery’s side with the Athletico Paranaense striker.The 26-year-old Colombian has attracted attention in Brazil, scoring 18 goals in 26 Série A appearances in 2026. His form earned a first senior Colombia call-up, and Viveros made his debut from the bench during the 1-1 draw with Mexico on September 27.Villa reportedly aske
  
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• Fiztmaurice confirmed as Galway football manager

  30-09-2026 22:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fitzmaurice won three All-Irelands as a player with Kerry before managing the Kingdom to the 2014 title [Getty Images]Kerry's Éamonn Fitzmaurice has been appointed as manger of Galway's senior footballers on a three-year term.The Finuge clubman takes over from Padraic Joyce who stepped down after seven seasons in charge of the Triibesmen.Fitzmaurice won three All-Ireland titles with the Kingdome as a player before moving into management of his native county, guiding them to the 2014 All-I
  
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• Official | Toulouse defender Mark McKenzie to join MLS side Philadelphia Union next January

  30-09-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Toulouse defender Mark McKenzie to join MLS side Philadelphia Union next JanuaryToulouse FC have confirmed that their player Mark McKenzie (27) will leave the Occitan club on 1st January.Six years after arriving in Europe, where he made his debut for KRC Genk, the American defender is set to return to his former club, Philadelphia Union, with whom he has agreed a deal running until 2030, with an option for a further season. Having been thrown in at the deep end at the age of 19, he ma
  
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• Barcelona’s Álvarez row ends with Laporta-Atlético embrace

  30-09-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Álvarez row ends with Laporta-Atlético embraceBarcelona president Joan Laporta says he has repaired his relationship with Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín after their clubs’ summer dispute over Julián Álvarez. Laporta said the two embraced during the 33rd General Assembly of the European Football Clubs (EFC) in Copenhagen, with the close of the transfer window allowing them to move beyond their disagreements.The d
  
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• Classy Hammarby end Rangers' Europa Cup hopes

  30-09-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ida Hermannsdottir scored Hammarby's second goal [Getty Images]Rangers exited the Europa Cup after last season's finalists Hammarby left Broadwood Stadium with a three-goal victory on the night to progress 5-0 on aggregate.It took only 13 minutes for the side sitting second in the 2026 Swedish top flight to add to their first-leg lead.Defender Mathilde Janzen found Anna Walter with a fine through ball and the midfielder slotted it wide of exposed goalkeeper Jenna Fife.Rangers' first threat came
  
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• Spanish referee Gil Manzano chosen for France vs. Italy

  30-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish referee Gil Manzano chosen for France vs. ItalySpanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano will officiate the Nations League match between France and Italy on Friday, with Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez as the VAR.It kicks off at the Stade de France Saint-Denis in Paris on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Azzurri are playing catch-up in Group A after the initial 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, then beat Turkiye 4-1 away.France are running away at the top on a 100 per cent record, thanks to slender
  
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• Infantino should have no place in future of football - Pinto

  30-09-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino was first elected as Fifa president in 2016 [Getty Images]The computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City says Fifa president Gianni Infantino "should have no place in the future of the game".City have been found guilty of all breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period, though they continue to deny any wrongdoing and have until 2 October to submit an appeal.The Premier League investigation was la
  
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• Why Fiorentina can now lose Dodo on a free transfer

  30-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Fiorentina can now lose Dodo on a free transferSerie A side Fiorentina were rather close to selling Dodo in the summer, as Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos made offers for him. But now, there is a rising risk of losing him for free.The right-back’s current deal runs out in the summer of 2027, which made La Viola desperate to sell him. It would’ve allowed them the chance to earn something from the transfer.Now, La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that there is no renewal on the horizon
  
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• From deep-lying midfielder to trequartista: A look at Adrien Rabiot under Milan coach Ruben Amorim

  30-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From deep-lying midfielder to trequartista: A look at Adrien Rabiot under Milan coach Ruben AmorimDespite usually occupying a deeper role within the central area of the pitch in order to provide stability within the midfield, Milan coach Ruben Amorim has found an arguably more efficient position for French international Adrien Rabiot, deploying him as an attacking midfielder behind the striker, a task in which the 31-year-old has flourished in since the start of the season.La Gazzetta dello Spor
  
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• Celtic Receive Huge Boost As Portuguese Star Gets Major Backing: Can He Really Return At His Best?

  30-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Receive Huge Boost As Portuguese Star Gets Major Backing: Can He Really Return At His Best?Paulo Bernardo’s words offer Celtic fans another reason to believe Jota can still become a major figure after his injury lay-off. Speaking to The Herald, Bernardo described the Portuguese winger’s rehabilitation as a difficult period and recalled how the pair stayed in regular contact while working at the club.Bernardo watched Jota progress from basic rehabilitation exercises to harder s
  
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• Liverpool serious about €200m deal; Ballon d'Or nominee could head to Anfield

  30-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool serious about €200m deal; Ballon d'Or nominee could head to AnfieldLiverpool are reportedly serious about one of the biggest deals football has ever seen. A Ballon d'Or nominee could be heading to Anfield.Liverpool have entered a new transfer market in the last two summers. This is a club that never really shopped for the biggest players and hadn't come particularly close to a nine-figure signing when they won the title in 2025.Now? Well, they've got three such players in their sq
  
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• Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift

  30-09-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Jesus coached Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr [Getty Images]Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain the reasons why "in time".It comes after head coach Jorge Jesus earlier said there was no rift with the captain, following claims the five-time Ballon d'Or winner had refused to train.Ronaldo has said he considered retiring from international football after the World Cup in the summer but opted to continue as he chases down 1,000 career goal
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal's camp due to reported rift with manager

  30-09-2026 21:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's national team camp one day before its UEFA Nations League game against Denmark.In an Instagram post, Ronaldo announced he was leaving the team after manager Jorge Jesus said he was planning to not start the 41-year-old."Following the press conference with the National Team Coach, and after a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have made the decision to leave the National Team training camp," Ronaldo wrote."In due course,
  
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• McTominay back in training with Napoli after heart surgery

  30-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay back in training with Napoli after heart surgeryScott McTominay is a step closer to full recovery following heart surgery, as Napoli confirmed he resumed training on the pitch today with his teammates.The Scotland international had the operation on September 8 to correct a mild benign heart arrhythmia, which was identified thanks to the use of wearable tech during both matches and training sessions.It required a minor operation and some complete rest, but he is gradually returning to t
  
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• Man City sponsor Etihad Airways considers legal action against the Premier League

  30-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City sponsor Etihad Airways considers legal action against the Premier LeagueManchester City sponsor Etihad Airways has threatened legal action against the Premier League.They strongly reject suggestions that they were involved in improper commercial arrangements with the club.The Abu Dhabi-based airline reacted angrily to the publication of an independent commission’s findings into City’s 115 charges, which the Premier League published this week.The commission found that Manches
  
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• Impossible for England to find another Kane - Tuchel

  30-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane is closing in on Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps for England[Getty Images]England boss Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane" as his free-scoring captain continues to break new ground. Kane scored a record-extending 87th goal for the Three Lions against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.And he is now just two appearances away from equalling Peter Shilton's mark of 125 international appearances as he hones in on becoming England's most capped player ever.
  
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• Arsenal Locked In 3 Way Battle With Man United & Chelsea For Barcelona Playmaker: Good Choice For Arteta?

  30-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Locked In 3 Way Battle With Man United & Chelsea For Barcelona Playmaker: Good Choice For Arteta?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Arsenal are locked in a three-way battle for Barcelona playmaker Fermin Lopez. It has been claimed that the Gunners would have to rival Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to land the Spanish talent next year.Lopez’s Impressive Record In La LigaLopez has enjoyed a good run of form at the Catalan club in this campaign
  
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• Unwanted stat emerges after Arsenal Women's latest UWCL struggle 😓

  30-09-2026 21:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unwanted stat emerges after Arsenal Women's latest UWCL struggle 😓It was a night to forget for Arsenal Women in their Champions League trip to Paris FC on Wednesday evening.
  The Gunners were on track for a second consecutive victory to kick-start their 2026/27 European campaign. Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway struck either side of half time to put the north London side in control heading into the closing stages.However, Renée Slegers' outfit couldn't see out the win a
  
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• Real Madrid are back: Liverpool star wanted in biggest deal yet

  30-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are back: Liverpool star wanted in biggest deal yetReal Madrid are back in for yet another Liverpool star. This would be their biggest move yet.Real Madrid have made a real habit of moving for out-of-contract Liverpool stars across the last few years. Much to the Reds' massive misfortune.Honestly, it's not entirely clear why Liverpool are such a target for Los Blancos. Trent Alexander-Arnold went there on a free transfer in 2025, despite it being unclear whether they'd even use him.I
  
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