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• The big losers from Zidane's first squad 🥶

  18-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The big losers from Zidane's first squad 🥶Absences that already say a lot?This Friday afternoon, Zinédine Zidane unveiled his very first squad as head coach of the France national team.It featured plenty of changes, with new faces but also some notable absences!Have those left out already lost big with this squad selection, or is there nothing to worry about, as seems to be the case for Aurélien Tchouaméni, who appears to be absent only because of his recent return f
  
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• Rodrygo reaches major recovery milestone as Real Madrid return draws closer

  28-09-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodrygo reaches major recovery milestone as Real Madrid return draws closerWith the six signings made during the last summer transfer window, Jose Mourinho has a very strong squad at Real Madrid, with all the positions very well covered. While this is definitely a good thing, the abundance of quality players will also cause some selection headaches for the Portuguese coach.The forward line is one area where the new Merengue coach will have to make some difficult decisions. Vinicius Junior has no
  
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• Defensive concerns and possible transfers

  28-09-2026 16:56 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 final part of a special Q&A, he addresses whether Ipswich will make further improvements to their squad and the strength of their defence. John asked: Will Ipswich strengthen in the next transfer window?Graeme: I wouldn't bet against the club bringing in a couple of additional players to freshen up the squad, but I would envisage that, before anyone else arrives, someone is lik
  
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• 🚨 Transfer news: confirmed moves you may have missed lately

  28-09-2026 16:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Transfer news: confirmed moves you may have missed latelyDuring this international break, the transfer market is still in full swing behind the scenes.This Monday afternoon, Juventus officially announced the signing of Brazilian international goalkeeper Neto until the end of the season. The former FC Barcelona shot-stopper will serve as backup to Guglielmo Vicario.Here’s a roundup of the announcements that have flown under the radar in recent days.Papu Gómez, world champio
  
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• Stramaccioni defends Italy boss Mancini: ‘Ridiculous to criticise a coach after three days’

  28-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stramaccioni defends Italy boss Mancini: ‘Ridiculous to criticise a coach after three days’Andrea Stramaccioni has urged patience with Italy boss Roberto Mancini while arguing that the coach cannot simply reprise the system that won Euro 2020, because the players available to him are different.The former Inter coach was blunt about the opening half-hour against Belgium, with quotes via La Gazzetta dello Sport.“It’s difficult to talk about a single error, because in those
  
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• Real Madrid face Bayern Munich competition for Manchester City talisman

  28-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face Bayern Munich competition for Manchester City talismanTurbulent times are upon Manchester City after the English club were found guilty on multiple fronts, and it is clear that the Etihad-based side will face sanctions.In view of the club’s situation, several European giants have begun maintaining tabs on Manchester City’s superstars hoping for a sudden chance to sign them.After all, the club could be forced to make massive sales given the sanctions against them, and
  
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• Liverpool star is still facing ‘big questions’ after recent performances – Journalist

  28-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star is still facing ‘big questions’ after recent performances – JournalistDavid Lynch Raises Florian Wirtz Concern as Liverpool Search for AnswersFlorian Wirtz remains one of the central questions surrounding Liverpool’s early months under Andoni Iraola, with David Lynch admitting he expected more from the German midfielder during the opening weeks of the Premier League season.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch identifi
  
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• Injury blow for Frosinone as four-goal Raimondo withdraws from Italy squad

  28-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injury blow for Frosinone as four-goal Raimondo withdraws from Italy squadAntonio Raimondo has been released from Italy’s Under-21 squad and is now uncertain for Frosinone’s trip to Napoli when Serie A resumes.According to Il Napolista, the FIGC confirmed the striker was assessed as unavailable for the upcoming fixtures and would leave the camp. Silvio Baldini’s squad trained on Monday afternoon without him, ahead of Wednesday’s departure for Yerevan and Thursday’s
  
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• Former Barcelona star Cristian Tello recalls Guardiola’s anger over leaked 2012 El Clasico lineup

  28-09-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona star Cristian Tello recalls Guardiola’s anger over leaked 2012 El Clasico lineupFormer FC Barcelona forward Cristian Tello recently announced his retirement from professional football. Having come through the ranks at La Masia, the 35-year-old forward made his senior debut for Barça in 2011 under club legend Pep Guardiola.He went on to make 86 first-team appearances for the club, he left the Catalans permanently in 2017, after a few loan spells.The El Clasico lineup
  
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• Pocognoli has no concerns over lack of Scots goals

  28-09-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland trained at Hampden on Monday morning [SNS]Sebastien Pocognoli does not believe "there's any concerns" around a lack of goals as Scotland prepare for his first home match in charge against Switzerland on Tuesday.In his debut as their manager on Saturday, a goalless Nations League draw in Slovenia was their third successive match without a goal."It was one game, some games you score, some games you are unlucky," said the Belgian."I don't think there's any concerns from my side to score go
  
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• How does Cas work and why can't Man City appeal to it?

  28-09-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cas has been involved in a number of high-profile cases across the world of sport in recent years [Getty Images]Manchester City's Premier League charges, the Africa Cup of Nations winner being overturned, and contested athlete bans at the summer and Winter Olympics - all very different sporting controversies overseen by different governing bodies, but all linked by one organisation: the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).Cas is the legal body that settles sporting disputes which require a lega
  
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• Official: Juventus re-sign Neto as Grabara replacement

  28-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus re-sign Neto as Grabara replacementJuventus have confirmed the signing of Norberto Neto, with the Brazilian goalkeeper returning to Turin nine years after leaving.In a statement on their official website, the club announced a deal running to 30 June 2027. Neto was previously at Juventus between 2015 and 2017, making 22 appearances across two seasons and collecting two Scudetti, two Coppa Italia titles and a Supercoppa Italiana as understudy to Gianluigi Buffon.TURIN, ITALY &nd
  
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• Irish football chief defends controversial decision to play against Israel: ‘We’ve handled the week quite well’

  28-09-2026 16:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Association of Ireland president Paul Cooke has defended the governing body's management of the fallout surrounding their controversial Nations League fixture against Israel, insisting officials "handled the week quite well".The Republic ultimately secured a 3-0 victory in Hungary on Sunday. However, the match had hung in the balance the previous morning after goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from selection, explaining in an Instagram statement that he felt it would be "wrong to partici
  
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• 💥Controversy rumbles on: Florentino to testify over Barça accusations

  28-09-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥Controversy rumbles on: Florentino to testify over Barça accusationsReal Madrid president Florentino Pérez has been summoned to testify before the courts following his recent and controversial statements against FC Barcelona.
  The accusations that sparked the controversyThe court appearance stems from statements made by the Real Madrid chief, who accused the Catalan club of having “stolen league titles through deceit.” Those remarks prompted an immediate reactio
  
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• Pocognoli on 'special' Hampden night, fan support & Switzerland test

  28-09-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been speaking to the media before Scotland host Switzerland in the Nations League on Tuesday - live on the BBC.Here are some of his key points:It will be a "special moment" for him - his first night at Hampden - and he has been looking forward to it since he became head coach of the national team.He says the Scotland fans will reflect what they see on the pitch on Tuesday. He believes if Scotland are brave they will have the Tartan Army's support, but he also w
  
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• Cody Gakpo injury news, latest update: Liverpool star hurt for Netherlands, withdraws from Dutch squad

  28-09-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have another injury to deal with during the international break, as Cody Gakpo came off with an injury issue for the Netherlands against Serbia. Gakpo was subbed off early in the UEFA Nations League game in Serbia on Sunday, as he suffered an injury after being clattered in midfield. The Dutch striker was caught really late by Serbia's Sasa Lukic and there was heavy contact on his lower left leg. With Alexander Isak already going down with an injury for Sweden during the international
  
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• Real Madrid forward gets closer to returning from long-term injury after key step forward

  28-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward gets closer to returning from long-term injury after key step forwardAccording to MARCA, Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes took one of the most eagerly awaited steps of his recovery from his ACL injury today. The Brazilian forward touched a football again at Valdebebas, a seemingly routine moment that carries much greater significance for a player who has spent more than six months away from the pitch. It was the latest step in a rehabilitation process that the attacker has be
  
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• Le Havre pass up chance to sign Raheem Sterling

  28-09-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Le Havre pass up chance to sign Raheem SterlingRaheem Sterling (31), currently out of contract and embroiled in legal issues, has been offered to two French clubs, including Le Havre AC, as per a report fromFoot Mercato.Sterling spent last season at Feyenoord. He joined the Dutch side following the end of his contract at Arsenal, but failed to get his career back on track. Back in May, he was arrested after crashing his Lamborghini in Hampshire. The court case is currently ongoing, with the form
  
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• Espanyol director backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘Would deserve it’

  28-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Espanyol director backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘Would deserve it’With Spain winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup convincingly, members of the La Roja squad are strong contenders for all individual awards scheduled for the coming months. The Ballon d’Or, needless to say, steals the limelight.Surprisingly, however, no single player stood out as Spain’s single-biggest difference maker in the event, for the side won with complete participation and co
  
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• Milan, Tottenham and Aston Villa tracking Kim as Bayern weigh up former Napoli man’s future

  28-09-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan, Tottenham and Aston Villa tracking Kim as Bayern weigh up former Napoli man’s futureMilan are among three clubs keeping tabs on Kim Min-jae, though any move depends entirely on what Bayern Munich decide to do with his contract.According to German transfer journalist Christian Falk, speaking to CFBayern Insider, via MilanNews24, Aston Villa and Tottenham are also monitoring the South Korea international, who won the Scudetto with Napoli before his move to Bavaria.NAPLES, ITALY &ndash
  
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• Liverpool ready to make transfer attempt for Real Madrid midfielder

  28-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool ready to make transfer attempt for Real Madrid midfielderReal Madrid were very active in the transfer market over the summer, and it could be a similar story in 2027. While there is unlikely to be much business in January in terms of incomings, there could be players that depart, with one of them being Aurelien Tchouameni.In the summer, there was a lot of speculation surrounding Tchouameni’s future at Real Madrid, but that all came to rest when it was reported that he had penned
  
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• Eder Militao takes major step towards Real Madrid return after injury

  28-09-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eder Militao takes major step towards Real Madrid return after injuryMost of the Real Madrid squad is currently away from the club as up to 14 of their players are training and playing with their respective national teams. Three more players were originally called up, but two of them returned early to the club because of injuries, including Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate, while Federico Valverde was unable to join his national team camp because of the injury suffered during the derby.Jose Mou
  
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• What's the aim? Could the CBS Arena be developed?

  28-09-2026 16:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]In the final part of our special Q&A, BBC CWR Coventry City reporter Will Oelrich discusses this season's aim and if there's any scope for the Coventry Building Society Arena to have a capacity increase in the future.Darren asked: Other than just saying "survival", how many points are Coventry aiming to achieve this season? What's the target?Will: I think Coventry City's objective this campaign is pretty straightforward - stay in the Premier League.Whether survival is secured comfortabl
  
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• Three ways Real Madrid can line up if Mourinho decides to bench Vinicius

  28-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three ways Real Madrid can line up if Mourinho decides to bench ViniciusVinicius Jr.’s difficult start to the season has created a selection problem that Jose Mourinho may soon have to address at Real Madrid.The Brazilian has managed just one goal in eight appearances, and his performances have increasingly come under the microscope. Questions have been raised about his physical sharpness, his technical consistency and, perhaps most importantly, the chemistry he has developed with Kyl
  
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• Overplaying? Psychology? Fans on why Arsenal aren't scoring

  28-09-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]After another difficult day in front of goal for Arsenal on Sunday, we asked you why they were struggling to score this season.Here's a sample of what you said:Ryan: The Crystal Palace result aside, Arsenal have consistently dropped points to Brighton, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Everton, Chelsea and Manchester City in recent seasons regardless of when the fixtures occur. It's a copout to say that the issue is they start the season slowly.Harry: I just feel that right now
  
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• A big club eyes Woltemade, Milan-Kim and Lulli’s future 🔥

  28-09-2026 15:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A big club eyes Woltemade, Milan-Kim and Lulli’s future 🔥A new week begins, with Serie A still on hold to make room for international duty. The spotlight is on Italy, who are being called on to respond immediately after the loss to Belgium: tonight the Azzurri will face Turkey in the Nations League, looking to bounce back.Watch all Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Let’s look at the biggest news stories of today.Juve, Bayern
  
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• Report: Juventus join race for Inter veteran Calhanoglu

  28-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Juventus join race for Inter veteran CalhanogluJuventus are keeping an eye on Hakan Calhanoglu’s contract situation at Inter, with the midfielder’s deal expiring in June 2027 and no renewal agreed.According to Ekrem Konur, via Calciomercato.it, the Bianconeri are among those monitoring the stalemate and could make a concrete move if Calhanoglu fails to extend. Turkish clubs are watching closely too.TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Luciano Spalletti, Manager of Juventus, loo
  
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• Liverpool considering activating clause for €55m defender

  28-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool considering activating clause for €55m defenderLiverpool Weigh Ronald Araujo Transfer Decision as €55m Buy Option Comes Into FocusLiverpool have moved quickly in plenty of windows before, and this report suggests they may be ready to do it again with Ronald Araujo. According to Caught Offside, the club are considering activating the defender’s buy option after an encouraging opening spell at Anfield.The background matters. Liverpool spent much of the summer searching fo
  
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• Journalist calls for Manchester City to be kicked out of the Premier League in bold claim

  28-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist calls for Manchester City to be kicked out of the Premier League in bold claimDavid Lynch Calls for Manchester City Expulsion After Reported 114 Charge VerdictManchester City’s long-running financial case has reached a potentially defining moment for the Premier League, and David Lynch believes the consequences should be severe.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Lynch discussed reports that Manchester City had been found guilty on virtually al
  
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• Liverpool and Chelsea failed in surprise summer transfer bids for Real Madrid star

  28-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Chelsea failed in surprise summer transfer bids for Real Madrid starReal Madrid did not part ways with too many of their first team players in the summer, with only Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Gonzalo Garcia and Franco Mastantuono moving on. There could have been more exits, with head coach Jose Mourinho having opened the door for others to leave after making it clear that they were not in his plans for the 2026-27 season.One of those players was Raul Asencio. The La Fabrica gradua
  
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