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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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• Liverpool given massive injury boost as 'smart' sensation nears comeback

  02-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given massive injury boost as 'smart' sensation nears comebackThe fitness of Liverpool's players was questioned last season. Every week, it felt like at least one or two players were getting side-lined due to injury.Obviously, some of the injuries that Liverpool's first-team squad suffered weren't down to issues that they caused themselves but, a lot of them felt like they could have been avoided.Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni were the four players with
  
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• Capello on the two moments that made him determined to crush Cruyff

  02-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello on the two moments that made him determined to crush CruyffFabio Capello reveals the two moments that made him determined to beat Johan Cruyff. ‘I saw that and told my Milan players, we won 4-0 with the perfect performance.’The Rossoneri have won the Champions League seven times, fewer only than Real Madrid, and probably the most unexpected was in 1994.epa10494184 Former Italian soccer coach Fabio Capello arrives for the The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 ceremony in Paris, F
  
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• Real Madrid are confident of Barcelona facing sanctions from UEFA – report

  02-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid are confident of Barcelona facing sanctions from UEFA – reportThe past 24 hours have seen the Negreira scandal return to the forefront once more, and the timing of the development is curious.Real Madrid are at the centre of the controversy resurfacing in the UEFA offices, and one cannot help but observe how the club are looking to divert the attention away from them at a point in the season when they are clearly far from their best.Instead, they are looking to find another mean
  
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• What can Posh fans expect from 'relentless' Savage?

  02-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Savage's appointment at Peterborough is the latest chapter of a remarkable managerial rise [Getty Images]"All I can say to you Posh fans... you lucky people!"Barry Fry's association with Peterborough United spans more than 30 memorable years, and at Friday's unveiling of Robbie Savage as Posh's new boss, Fry predicted the club's next chapter would be anything but dull.For Savage, it is a first foray into management at an EFL side - so what should supporters expect from Luke Williams' succ
  
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• Official | Serge Gnabry departs DFB camp after successfully completing Germany comeback

  02-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Serge Gnabry departs DFB camp after successfully completing Germany comebackSerge Gnabry’s extended tour of duty with the German national team has come to an end following Thursday night’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Serbia.The Bayern Munich attacker will not travel with Jürgen Klopp’s squad to Thessaloniki for Sunday’s return fixture against Greece. Gnabry can instead return to his club and continue working toward full fitness following the
  
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• Jürgen Klopp jokes about attracting Liverpool audience after Florian Wirtz masterclass

  02-10-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp jokes about attracting Liverpool audience after Florian Wirtz masterclassFlorian Wirtz’s outstanding performance in Germany’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Serbia prompted national team head coach Jürgen Klopp to send a rather conspicuous message in the direction of his former club Liverpool.Wirtz supplied the decisive contribution to Tom Bischof’s opener by striking the post and later scored Germany’s second himself. The 23-year-old also created
  
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• 👀 Fabrizio Romano reveals Jorge Jesus's betrayal of Cristiano

  02-10-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Fabrizio Romano reveals Jorge Jesus's betrayal of CristianoJournalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed the details behind the rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team, stating that the star feels deeply disappointed and betrayed by coach Jorge Jesus.
  The origin of the dressing-room riftAccording to Romano, after having Cristiano warm up for 30 minutes without giving him a single minute on the pitch, the coach was willing to apologize publicly. However, at the press con
  
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• PSG key player sent home from national team camp after picking up left ankle injury

  02-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG key player sent home from national team camp after picking up left ankle injuryPSG have had a good run in this international break without injury – but one key player has left his national team camp.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.We were just saying that PSG had got pretty lucky in terms of injuries in this extended international break.Well, it’s just our luck. Ho
  
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• Neto: ‘Juventus changed a lot, positive Spalletti impact’

  02-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neto: ‘Juventus changed a lot, positive Spalletti impact’Neto admits Juventus has ‘changed a lot’ since he last played there in 2017, but he is feeling a ‘very positive impact’ with coach Luciano Spalletti.The goalkeeper was snapped up as a free agent last week when Kamil Grabara was ruled out for the rest of the season by a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.It represents a return to Turin for the 37-year-old, who was already here from 2015 to 20
  
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• 🔝Hürzeler leads, Brighton make Premier League history

  02-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝Hürzeler leads, Brighton make Premier League historyFor the fifth time in Premier League history, a single club has claimed all three of the competition’s monthly individual awards. This time, Brighton & Hove Albion completed a clean sweep in September 2026.
  Individual honors for BrightonThe English side swept all the September awards, with Pascal Gross named Player of the Month, Fabian Hürzeler winning Manager of the Month, and Lewis Dunk scoring the Goal of the Mon
  
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• ‘We know we have to improve’ – Passmoor comments on Leicester City’s form

  02-10-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We know we have to improve’ – Passmoor comments on Leicester City’s formLeicester City manager Rick Passmoor says that his side know they have to improve results and performances, although there is a long way to go in the season.The Foxes started the campaign with back-to-back wins in Barclays WSL2, but they have lost their two league games since those victories.When speaking to the media ahead of this weekend’s Barclays WSL2 fixture at Sunderland, Passmoor said th
  
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• Italy U21 squad: Ahanor added, but Favasuli and Fortini out injured

  02-10-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy U21 squad: Ahanor added, but Favasuli and Fortini out injuredThe Italy Under-21 side added Honest Ahanor, but lost Costantino Favasuli and Niccolò Fortini to injury for the decisive European Championship qualifier with Poland.The Azzurrini scraped a last-gasp 1-0 victory in Armenia last night thanks to the stoppage time goal from Milan’s Alphadjo Cisse.Italy battling for U21 European ChampionshipCESENA – OCTOBER 10: Silvio Baldini head coach of Italy U21 during the UEFA
  
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• Scott McTominay likely to leave Napoli in 2027

  02-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay likely to leave Napoli in 2027Serie A side Napoli have seen frustrations rise about the situation of Scott McTominay, as they have been struggling to hand him a new deal. Some clarity is emerging but things don’t look great for the Partenopei.Tuttomercatoweb have reported that all things considered, the ex-Manchester United player should leave Napoli in the summer of 2027.The player has demanded a wage of €8 million per season, which is out of the club’s budget.
  
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• 🔥 Today's news: Tomori's new role, Allegri worries, Alajbegovic

  02-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Today's news: Tomori's new role, Allegri worries, AlajbegovicIt’s international break time, but also a day full of signals and updates for Serie A clubs.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Below, as usual, are the most important stories of the day.Juventus, two behind-the-scenes details on AlajbegovicJuventus had to play several cards to convince Alajbegovic to buy into the Bianconeri project. Fabrizio Romano re
  
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• Arsenal provide update on Emirates Stadium upgrade plans

  02-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal provide update on Emirates Stadium upgrade plansThe Arsenal Advisory Board held their first meeting of 2026/27 last week, revealing some updates on the club’s plans for the Emirates Stadium.Photo by Clive Mason/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed that a meeting of the Arsenal Advisory Board took place last week on Thursday, September 24th, with senior club figures and supporter representatives attending the event in person and online.The meeting provided some noteworthy updates on t
  
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• Why Mbappe is not playing for France against Italy

  02-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Mbappe is not playing for France against ItalyItaly are in Nations League action away against France on Friday evening and will have to be at their best to stop a fearsome French attack, even if the hosts will be without starman Kylian Mbappe.Why Mbappe is not involved in France vs. ItalyMbappe is not part of the France squad to take on Italy at the Stade de France on Friday evening after withdrawing from the squad on Saturday, September 26 with a knee injury.The French federation confirmed
  
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• Injured Real Madrid defender targeting return in time for Copa del Rey opener in December

  02-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Real Madrid defender targeting return in time for Copa del Rey opener in DecemberAfter having been dealing with a fractured tibia since the turn of the year, Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio finally underwent surgery this week to treat the problem.The La Fabrica graduate was on conservative treatment for nine months, which allowed him to continue playing, but the underlying issue never healed properly.As such, the decision was finally made for him to go under the knife, with Asencio doi
  
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• Tell us about all your meetings with Manchester City’s owners, Andy Burnham urged

  02-10-2026 17:47 via yahoo.com
  Andy Burnham should publish all details of his meetings with Manchester City’s owners, the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), and declare all hospitality he has accepted at the Etihad Stadium, the Liberal Democrats have said. The prime minister was roundly criticised this week for saying he would be “really concerned” if City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club after the club was found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules by an independent commission, cred
  
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• Barcelona youngster’s decision to leave on loan in the summer paying rewards

  02-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster’s decision to leave on loan in the summer paying rewardsThe crowded goalkeeping department at FC Barcelona last summer forced sporting director Deco to make some cuts.Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who was not in Hansi Flick’s plans, was shipped out on loan to AFC Ajax, while Inaki Pena left permanently.Youngster Aron Yaakobishvili, who had returned after a loan spell last season, departed on a loan stint again.Meanwhile, Diego Kochen, who served as the third-choice goalk
  
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• Jordan Pickford defiant amid threat to England No 1 spot: ‘I’m only getting better’

  02-10-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Pickford believes his best years as an England international are still ahead of him despite his position as number one coming under threat for the first time.The Everton goalkeeper was left out of England’s opening two Nations League matches against Spain and Czechia as boss Thomas Tuchel wanted to give James Trafford a chance.He will be restored to the side for matches against Croatia and the return leg against Czechia, but Pickford is now facing serious competition for the first t
  
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• Bierhoff: ‘Changes won’t happen for Italy in 2 or 3 years, I saw Maldini’s determination’

  02-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bierhoff: ‘Changes won’t happen for Italy in 2 or 3 years, I saw Maldini’s determination’Oliver Bierhoff has warned that it will take longer than just two or three years to truly correct the issues that have been holding Italy back on the international stage, and has explained why he thinks his friend Paolo Maldini stepped away from the role of technical director of the Italian FA after just over a fortnight earlier this summer.Bierhoff comments on Maldini and how to fix
  
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• ‘It’s always a tight game’ – Liverpool boss Taylor expecting game of fine margins at Manchester United

  02-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It’s always a tight game’ – Liverpool boss Taylor expecting game of fine margins at Manchester UnitedLiverpool head coach Gareth Taylor is expecting this weekend’s Barclays Women’s Super League fixture at Manchester United to come down to fine margins.The Reds travel to The Progress With Unity Stadium to take on The Red Devils on Saturday afternoon.Liverpool return to league action just six days on from a 2-0 Merseyside derby victory over Everton. When speaki
  
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• Who is Rui Pinto? The whistleblower abandoned by Portuguese authorities over Man City leaks

  02-10-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City find themselves at the centre of the biggest story in Premier League history as they face potential relegation or expulsion from a division they currently lead, after being found guilty of nearly all of the 115 charges levied against them. But this scandal had humble beginnings.Rui Pinto is the Portuguese hacker who blew the whistle on City’s financial cheating, prompting an entire Premier League investigation. Through his website Football Leaks, he published confidential d
  
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• Barcelona veteran sends a message to Flick with strong performance for national team

  02-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona veteran sends a message to Flick with strong performance for national teamFC Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo stood out for Portugal last night against Denmark, showcasing that he is returning to best form. His performance in the UEFA Nations League fixture was capped by an excellent goal, on the same day he won the La Liga Goal of the Month award for September, once again highlighting the attacking qualities he offers.Different roles for Portugal and BarcelonaThe interesting aspect of
  
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• Real Madrid convinced UEFA will sanction Barcelona in Negreira case – report

  02-10-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid convinced UEFA will sanction Barcelona in Negreira case – reportAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid believe that UEFA’s confirmation that it has received the Negreira case dossier goes much further than simply adding the new information to the investigation already opened in 2023. UEFA acknowledged the receipt of the documents in an official statement on Thursday, following which Real Madrid issued a statement calling for a swift investigation and sanctions.Within t
  
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• ‘My worst night’ – Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni on PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué performances in the 2025 Champions League final

  02-10-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘My worst night’ – Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni on PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué performances in the 2025 Champions League finalFor any Inter Milan supporter, the evening of 31st May 2025 remains to this day an open wound, far from having healed. On that date, on the pitch at the Allianz Arena in Munich, the Nerazzurri were swept aside by Paris Saint-Germain’s masterful performance in the Champions League final (
  
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• Newcastle United forward Gregson signs first professional deal

  02-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United forward Gregson signs first professional dealNewcastle United forward Casi Gregson has signed her first professional contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies this afternoon.The 18-year-old becomes the third young player to sign with Newcastle United on a professional basis in recent weeks.Gregson joined the Newcastle United academy from FA Women’s National League Division 1 South West club Gwalia Uni
  
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• Italy talent Cisse claims ‘I’ve only shown 70% of my capabilities’

  02-10-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italy talent Cisse claims ‘I’ve only shown 70% of my capabilities’Milan and Italy talent Alphadjo Cisse claims that he has only shown ‘70%’ of his full capabilities, despite an explosive start to the 2026-27 season with club and country.Cisse on Milan and Italy U21 success: ‘I know I can do much better’The 19-year-old winger was the late hero for Italy U21s in Thursday evening’s 1-0 victory away against Armenia in qualification for next year’
  
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• Why Aston Villa are playing Sevilla for a trophy you haven't heard of

  02-10-2026 17:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On Friday evening, Aston Villa will walk out at Sevilla's Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium to compete for a piece of silverware that, outside of Spain, few supporters will have heard of, the Antonio Puerta Trophy.It's a friendly match held in memory of Sevilla academy graduate Antonio Puerta, who died in August 2007 at the age of 22.Puerta suffered a cardiac arrest during a La Liga match against Getafe and, despite initially appearing to recover and walking to the dressing room, collapsed again and
  
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