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• The crazy figures behind Barcola’s move to Liverpool 🤑

  31-08-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The crazy figures behind Barcola’s move to Liverpool 🤑A historic deal!It’s official as of this Monday at 3:00 p.m.: Bradley Barcola is a Liverpool player!The French international winger is leaving PSG after three seasons and two Champions League titles, for around 145 million euros.A stratospheric fee that breaks several records.Bradley Barcola’s transfer to Liverpool is...the fourth most expensive in football historythe biggest sale in Ligue 1 history to a foreign leag
  
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• Bristol Rovers coach diagnosed with bowel cancer but plans to stay in dugout

  01-10-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol Rovers assistant coach Paul Raynor has revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.The 60-year-old said that doctors found a tumour and that he will be starting chemotherapy and radiotherapy from in the coming weeks.He added that the cancer has not spread to any major organs and said his chances of beating the disease are high, asserting that he plans to stay in the dugout if well enough.“It’s bowel cancer. I’m going to deal with it. I’m being positive but, a
  
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• Zidane ready for France-Italy rematch: ‘Not proud, but no regrets’ over 2006 Materazzi headbutt

  01-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane ready for France-Italy rematch: ‘Not proud, but no regrets’ over 2006 Materazzi headbuttZinedine Zidane insists he is ‘not proud of what I did, but also have no regrets’ over the head-butt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup, as Italy and France meet again tomorrow.It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).Les Bleus have won their first two Nations League games 1-0, away to Turkiye and Belgium, but this is the first m
  
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• 'Phenomenal' Rangers duo hailed as early-season standouts

  01-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The domestic season may only be a couple of months old but it's never too early to start talking about the outstanding players.With seven rounds of Scottish Premiership fixtures played and up to the quarter-finals of the League Cup done and dusted, the topic of standout performers came up on Thursday's BBC Scottish Football Podcast.Scotsman sports editor Mark Atkinson commented: "I've been really impressed by Olwethu Makhanya at Rangers, the centre-half. When a club bring in a young defender fro
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur dealt another injury blow on international duty

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur dealt another injury blow on international dutyTottenham Injury Blow as Jan Paul van Hecke Withdraws from Netherlands SquadTottenham have another problem to deal with. Jan Paul van Hecke has pulled out of the Netherlands squad after cutting short training on Wednesday, adding to a growing injury list for Roberto De Zerbi.The centre-back, signed from Brighton for £52 million this summer, has settled quickly and become a regular in Tottenham’s back line. That is why t
  
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• Report: Premier League forward still wants to join Liverpool

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Premier League forward still wants to join LiverpoolLiverpool Transfer Latest: Yankuba Minteh Interest Makes Sense as Injury Concerns GrowLiverpool’s start under Andoni Iraola has brought encouragement, even if a few draws have slightly checked the early momentum. Remaining unbeaten heading into October gives the new head coach a stable platform, but it does not hide the fact that there are still clear areas of the squad needing attention. According to Give Me Sport, one of those c
  
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• Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League star

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool are in the race to sign Premier League starLiverpool Transfer News: Kevin Schade Emerges as Serious January Option for Andoni IraolaLiverpool are being strongly linked with a move for Brentford forward Kevin Schade, with the 24-year-old increasingly viewed as a realistic option for the January window. According to TeamTalk, the Reds have “emerged as a genuine contender and one of the strong favourites” for the Germany international, in a development that speaks to b
  
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• Report: Leeds United star wanted by European giants

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United star wanted by European giantsTarik Muharemovic transfer interest grows as Leeds United stand firmLeeds United have every reason to feel pleased with their summer business, and the early impact of Tarik Muharemovic has quickly become one of the standout stories of their return to Premier League football. According to TeamTalk, Inter Milan have reactivated their interest in the 23-year-old centre-back after missing out on him before his move to Elland Road, while Barcelona ar
  
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• Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Serie A defender

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea have joined the race to sign Serie A defenderChelsea transfer latest raises intrigue after unclear Caught Offside reportChelsea transfer stories rarely stay quiet for long, and the latest update credited to Caught Offside adds another layer of intrigue, even if the source material itself leaves significant room for interpretation.From what can be gathered, this is a report that appears to hint at movement, discussion and possible developments around Chelsea, but the original text
  
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• Report: Bayern Interested In Homegrown Man City Star

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bayern Interested In Homegrown Man City StarPhil Foden, Man City FFP Charges and the Unthinkable Question of Leaving the EtihadThere are transfer stories, and then there are moments when a transfer rumour feels like a referendum on a club’s identity. The latest reporting around Phil Foden belongs squarely in the latter category. According to TeamTalk, Manchester City’s ongoing FFP crisis has created a scenario in which even their most emblematic player could be drawn into the
  
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• Man United dealt another potential injury blow during international break

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United dealt another potential injury blow during international breakManchester United Injury Crisis Deepens as Noussair Mazraoui Suffers Fresh Blow on Morocco DutyManchester United have another problem, and Michael Carrick can do without it. Noussair Mazraoui picked up an injury while on international duty with Morocco, adding one more name to a squad already stretched by fitness issues.For a side already battling poor form and mounting pressure, this is the sort of development that turns i
  
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• Chelsea & Newcastle Target Admits He Would Like To Play Abroad

  01-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea & Newcastle Target Admits He Would Like To Play AbroadGiorgio Scalvini, Chelsea Interest and What Atalanta’s New Deal Really MeansGiorgio Scalvini has signed a new Atalanta contract, but that does not shut the door on a future move. It simply changes the price, the timing and the leverage. That is the real takeaway from his latest comments, first reported by Football Italia.Speaking ahead of Italy’s Nations League meeting with France, the 22-year-old made two points that
  
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• Former Gunner returns from injury ahead of October Arsenal match

  01-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner returns from injury ahead of October Arsenal matchChristian Norgaard has made his return to training with Everton, finally putting him in line to make his debut for his new club.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesAfter his short and successful spell at Arsenal, Christian Norgaard left for fellow Premier League side Everton over the summer, but he’s still yet to make an appearance for the Merseyside club.Norgaard has missed the first seven games of Everton’s season with a
  
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• Exclusive | AS Monaco’s Academy Director on internationalisation, patience, Premier League-tailored products, and calm amid French football’s financial storm

  01-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive | AS Monaco’s Academy Director on internationalisation, patience, Premier League-tailored products, and calm amid French football’s financial stormThere is no hiding that times are hard in Ligue 1. Purse strings have been tightened amid the financial crisis, brought on by plummeting TV rights revenues. Only a few clubs are immune. Most are reliant on a player-trading model to stay afloat. Whilst Toulouse FC sustain this model through their data-driven recruitment, the major
  
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• Leicester sign ex-Southampton midfielder Smallbone

  01-10-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Smallbone spent last season on loan at Championship club Millwall [Getty Images]Leicester City have signed Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone on a three-year contract.Smallbone previously played under Foxes boss Russell Martin at Southampton.The 26-year-old joined the Saints aged eight and his 18-year association with the club ended in the summer."I'm hungry and looking forward to being at Leicester City," Smallbone told Leicester's website."I have spent a long time playing under
  
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• Official: Barcelona deny UEFA opening new investigation in Negreira case after Real Madrid complaint

  01-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Barcelona deny UEFA opening new investigation in Negreira case after Real Madrid complaintUEFA issued a statement earlier today regarding the Negreira case involving FC Barcelona. The European governing body confirmed that it had received a substantial dossier related to the ongoing investigation into the Catalans in the matter involving the payments made to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, former vice-president of the CTA.UEFA also stated that “the UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Insp
  
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• ‘Seriously talented’ Liverpool star praised after brilliant international performance

  01-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Seriously talented’ Liverpool star praised after brilliant international performanceRio Ngumoha Gives England Another Glimpse of His Special TalentRio Ngumoha only played the final 20 minutes against Czechia, but that was enough to reinforce a simple point. England see something in him, and they are not alone.The Liverpool teenager made his second senior appearance as England closed out a 2-0 win over 10-man opponents. By the time he entered the pitch, the game was under control. Th
  
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• 😱The row goes on: Barça hit back at Real Madrid for taking case to UEFA

  01-10-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱The row goes on: Barça hit back at Real Madrid for taking case to UEFAFC Barcelona issued an official statement clarifying that UEFA has neither opened any new proceedings nor reopened the case against the club in relation to the Negreira case, since the procedure launched in 2023 is still ongoing and was never closed.Response to UEFA’s statement about Real MadridThe Catalan club stressed that the European body’s announcement merely confirms receipt of documents submi
  
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• Why Scott McTominay’s Napoli renewal looks unlikely

  01-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Scott McTominay’s Napoli renewal looks unlikelySerie A side Napoli have enjoyed Scott McTominay’s resurgence in the last two seasons, with the player having also won the Scudetto under Antonio Conte. But the Scotland international’s long-term future in Naples remains uncertain.Corriere dello Sport have some details about McTominay’s situation, clarifying that discussions between the two parties have been ongoing for many months. But despite that, no progress has been
  
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• De Laurentiis wild idea of scrapping half-time break to win young fans

  01-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Laurentiis wild idea of scrapping half-time break to win young fansNapoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has come up with some unusual ideas for making football more popular with young people. ‘Why not shorten the half-time break or remove it altogether?’The patron and Hollywood movie producer spoke at the TEHA Club summit in Rome, during a session called ‘Cinema and football: the end of the attention monopoly.’It covered subjects including how cinema can and must ada
  
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• Gnonto's future and Leeds' squad depth

  01-10-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you to send in your questions for BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope to answer. In the first of a three-part Q&A, he addresses Wilfried Gnonto's future under Daniel Farke andsquad depth.Stuart asked: What's happening with Gnonto? Is he still in Farke's plans?Adam: It's hard to see where Gnonto fits into Farke's set-up any more, especially with him going back to Italy to play for Fiorentina on loan.He had started to make an impact off the bench during pre-season, but in terms of the sta
  
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• 'Every setback also has a positive' - Jaissle

  01-10-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Matthias Jaissle points to his neck."I had a tumour when I was five years old," the Newcastle United head coach says. "Here in my neck so I couldn't move it anymore."That was a period where I already learned a lot about life, how important it is to be healthy, and how grateful you can be to be healthy and to follow your dream."It was not clear that I could play football as a kid anymore."He did not elaborate further, but such perspective would be needed.Jaissle, like so many, visua
  
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• Ousmane Dembélé responds to Kylian Mbappé rift reports

  01-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembélé responds to Kylian Mbappé rift reportsZinédine Zidane arrived at Clairefontaine as France manager for the first time last week, but whilst Zizou’s arrival was highly anticipated and naturally dominated headlines in L’Héxagone, so did a reported growing rift between two of Les Bleus’ biggest stars, Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé. The source of the reported rift is comments made about this year’s Bal
  
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• Man City to argue sponsorship deals came from Abu Dhabi government

  01-10-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them [Getty Images]Manchester City will claim that key sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than the club's owners, as part of an appeal after being found to have breached financial rules.It was confirmed on Tuesday that an independent commission had found City guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.City have re
  
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• Man City star leaves England squad after injury setback

  01-10-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England defender Nico O’Reilly has departed the national squad and returned to Manchester City after picking up an injury during international duty.The full-back completed 90 minutes in England’s Nations League opener but made a crucial error for Spain’s second goal as the Three Lions fell to a 3-2 defeat.O’Reilly then missed England’s 2-0 midweek win over Czechia after suffering an injury in training.Ahead of England's third match against Croatia on Saturday, the p
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona star wins La Liga Goal of the Month for September

  01-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona star wins La Liga Goal of the Month for SeptemberAfter Hansi Flick was named the La Liga Coach of the Month for September and Raphinha was voted as the La Liga Player of the Month, FC Barcelona have seen another member of the team win an award.Indeed, summer signing Joao Cancelo has won the La Liga Goal of the Month for September for his spectacular strike in the 7-2 win over Racing Santander last month.In what was his first start in La Liga since returning to the club in th
  
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• AS Monaco set ambitious academy objective

  01-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Monaco set ambitious academy objectiveGet French Football News understands that AS Monaco have set the ambitious objective of having a third of their first-team squad comprised of players from their academy, La Diagonale. Currently, the likes of Anis Soubeir, Safouane Benzahra, Pape Cabral, Ilane Touré, and Samuel Nibombe are earning minutes with Filipe Luís’ side, having graduated from the Principality club’s academy. However, by setting a target of having 30% of ac
  
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• Man City appeal lawyers to claim sponsor money paid by Abu Dhabi government

  01-10-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Manchester City prepare to challenge a landmark decision ahead of Friday’s deadline, the club’s lawyers will present evidence asserting that payments to corporate partners came from an Abu Dhabi government body rather than personal funds from owner Sheikh Mansour.The dispute forms the focal point of City’s ongoing legal battle against the Premier League. The case has dominated sports reporting for nearly a week following initial unconfirmed reports last Friday, prompting for
  
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• Pulisic: ‘I’m very happy at Milan and want to continue here’

  01-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pulisic: ‘I’m very happy at Milan and want to continue here’Christian Pulisic assures he is ‘very happy at Milan and want to continue here’ while feeling ‘very positive’ about coach Ruben Amorim.There were reports of possible Premier League or MLS interest in the USMNT forward, who is finding his form after numerous injury problems in recent months.He finally scored his first competitive goal of 2026 in the 3-0 Serie A victory over Lecce, and spoke to re
  
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• Northern Ireland in 'good shape' for Ukraine game

  01-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland are joint-top of League B2 with Ukraine after the opening two matches [Getty Images]Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says his side are in "good shape" ahead of their Nations League match against Ukraine in Slovakia.O'Neill's side beat Georgia 1-0 in their opening match thanks to Shea Charles' last-gasp winner, and held Hungary to a goalless draw in Belfast on Monday.Despite looking tired in the closing stages of Monday's draw, which came after a 5000-mile round trip to T
  
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