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• Thomas Tuchel reacts to ‘must win’ label for England’s Czech Republic clash

  28-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel felt England football team’s “biggest danger” against Spain was themselves but remains confident in his defence ahead of a trip to the Czech Republic football that he says is too early to be considered “must-win”.The World Cup bronze medallists returned to action 10 weeks after their Stateside efforts in Saturday’s helter-skelter 3-2 defeat to the world and European champions at sold-out Wembley.England produced some exciting moments in the Natio
  
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• Chelsea renew interest in Barcelona defender struggling for minutes ahead of January transfer window

  03-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea renew interest in Barcelona defender struggling for minutes ahead of January transfer windowChelsea have renewed their interest in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, with the Premier League club considering whether to make a move for the Frenchman during the January transfer window.According to Mundo Deportivo, Kounde has returned to Chelsea’s radar after seeing his role at Barcelona become less prominent this season. The outlet mentions that the 27-year-old remains a highly reg
  
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• Arsenal scrap plans for major expansion of Emirates Stadium

  03-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal scrap plans for major expansion of Emirates StadiumArsenal have scrapped plans for a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium, according to The Times.The north London giants had considered ways to increase their stadium’s capacity from its current 60,704 to 80,000.However, they have decided against pursuing a large-scale redevelopment, which would likely have been extremely costly.The club will instead focus on improving hospitality, retail, visitor facilities and the overall matchd
  
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• Endrick remains Roma’s top priority for January

  03-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick remains Roma’s top priority for JanuaryThe January transfer window is still a ways off, but at Trigoria, a name continues to gain traction in the attacking strategy. Endrick has become one of the players being closely monitored by Roma, who are ready to evaluate a move that would allow Gian Piero Gasperini to add talent, quality, and perspective to their attacking lineup. The starting point is simple: the interest is mutual. Roma has long admired the Brazilian’s qualities, an
  
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• Barcelona’s Six-Point Lead Puts Real Madrid Under Clásico Pressure

  03-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Six-Point Lead Puts Real Madrid Under Clásico PressureBarcelona will host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday 25 October with a six-point advantage in the Liga standings, making the Clásico a potential turning point in the title race. Marca reports that 23 days remained before the 21:00 kick-off, with the league contest only one part of a charged buildup. The match is scheduled for 25 October at Camp Nou.The stakes are plain: a Madrid defeat would leave Barcelona wi
  
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• Arsenal 18yo wins 4th senior cap in superb 3-0 win

  03-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 18yo wins 4th senior cap in superb 3-0 winThe Arsenal teenager came off the bench late on and still found time to threaten as Northern Ireland moved clear at the top of their group.Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty ImagesCeadach O’Neill won his fourth senior cap for Northern Ireland as they produced a superb 3-0 Nations League victory over Ukraine in Trnava on Friday night.The 18-year-old Arsenal forward was introduced with six minutes remaining, replacing Terry Devlin, and had the chan
  
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• Zidane: France ‘deserved more’, Italy ‘defended well’

  03-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane: France ‘deserved more’, Italy ‘defended well’France coach Zinedine Zidane insists Les Blues ‘deserved more’ in a home game against Italy: ‘They defended well; I’m happy with the performance, not with the result.’Italy held France to a 1-1 draw at Saint-Denis in Paris on Friday night. Michael Olise scored the opening goal with a fantastic free-kick in the second half, but Alessandro Bastoni levelled the score just 13 minutes later, sco
  
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• Spanish legend Santi Cazorla explains why Lamine Yamal deserves to win Ballon d’Or: ‘Earned the right’

  03-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spanish legend Santi Cazorla explains why Lamine Yamal deserves to win Ballon d’Or: ‘Earned the right’Santi Cazorla has thrown his support behind Lamine Yamal in the Ballon d’Or race, with the Spanish midfielder arguing that the Barcelona teenager has done enough to deserve the prestigious individual prize.Cazorla, one of Spain’s most recognisable midfielders of his generation, was speaking to SPORT when asked who he would choose for the award. His answer was i
  
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• Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin makes Ballon d’Or choice clear: ‘Mbappe is the best’

  03-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin makes Ballon d’Or choice clear: ‘Mbappe is the best’With about three weeks to go before the Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place, the excitement is palpable over who will secure the prestigious individual honour for 2026.For the first time in years, the award is closely contested with no clear favourite, and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe is in with a good shout.Los Blancos reserve goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has thrown his support behind Kylian M
  
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• Stats: Real Madrid star makes immediate impact for France with lively cameo against Italy

  03-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Real Madrid star makes immediate impact for France with lively cameo against ItalyReal Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga has enjoyed an impressive international break with France, making up for the World Cup he missed out on.He did not need much time to make his presence felt for France against Italy, producing an impressive 14-minute cameo in the Nations League encounter.The Los Blancos midfielder entered late in the contest but immediately became involved, registering two shots on target an
  
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• Czech Republic midfielder warns of Lamine Yamal danger ahead of Nations League showdown

  03-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Czech Republic midfielder warns of Lamine Yamal danger ahead of Nations League showdownCzech Republic midfielder Alex Kral has singled out Lamine Yamal as one of Spain’s biggest threats ahead of their Nations League meeting, while stressing that his side must prepare for the reigning world champions as a whole.Yamal has been one of Spain’s most influential players during the international break, and Kral has clearly been impressed by what he has seen from the Barcelona star. The
  
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• Lewandowski, 38, hits hat-trick in 6-0 Poland win

  03-10-2026 09:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robert Lewandowski made his Poland debut in 2008 [Getty Images]Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Poland thrashed 10-man Romania 6-0 in the Nations League.After Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin, who is on loan at Fiorentina, was sent off in the 22nd minute, Romania were dismantled in Warsaw.Lewandowski opened the scoring from the penalty spot and doubled the lead early in the second half.An own goal and strikes from Piotr Zielinski and Jan Bednarek followed before 38-year-old Lewandowski c
  
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• Today’s Papers – Bastoni responds to Olise, this is Italy

  03-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Bastoni responds to Olise, this is ItalyLa Gazzetta dello SportThe vote on Malagò, Buonfiglio’s risksAzzurri play on par against a super FranceThis is ItalyDonnarumma makes five super saves, Bastoni equalises after Olise’s goal. Zidane held in Paris and we could have won too. On Monday, Turkiye in Bologna.Mancini: ‘Applauses, a real team.’Gasperini: ‘My Roma as close as ever to Inter.’Corriere dello SportSo beautiful to love
  
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• Excitement at Liverpool: Feeling they've landed unbelievable talent

  03-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Excitement at Liverpool: Feeling they've landed unbelievable talentThere's a real excitement at Liverpool right now. They believe they've landed a truly unbelievable talent.Liverpool have spent the last couple of summers trying very hard to land the biggest talents available. They've done that without a clear plan, too, signing players purely because of their talent, rather than because of their fit within the squad.It's how you end up, for instance, with four left-wingers and no right-wingers.
  
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• 🔥From collapse to revival, Mancini turns it around: Italy take shape

  03-10-2026 09:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥From collapse to revival, Mancini turns it around: Italy take shapeThree matches, four points, and above all a completely different national team from the one overwhelmed by Belgium. The win in Turkey and the draw at the Stade de France tell the story of the first signs of a new cycle: Mancini has changed personnel, raised the level of courage, and started building an identity.Three matches can be far too few to deliver verdicts. But they can be enough to identify a direction. And the o
  
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• Real Madrid star could make senior Spain debut after stunning five-goal U21 performance

  03-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star could make senior Spain debut after stunning five-goal U21 performanceCarlos Espi is living the life most young players would dream of. He secured a move to Real Madrid from Levante in the summer.He scored on his La Liga debut for his new team against Espanyol, helping them secure all three points, and has made the most of the limited minutes he has been given.His good form earned him a call-up to the Spain Under-21 side, where he scored five and assisted two on his first start
  
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• Barcelona monitoring Palmeiras wonderkid with €100 million release clause – report

  03-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona monitoring Palmeiras wonderkid with €100 million release clause – reportBarcelona are keeping a close eye on Palmeiras youngster Eduardo Conceicao amid the teenage midfielder’s representation for Brazil at the UEFA Friendship Tournament in Switzerland.According to SPORT, Barça have been following the Brazilian talent during the competition, using the tournament as an opportunity to assess his development against some of Europe’s leading youth sides.The clu
  
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• ‘We need to make sure our performances are better’ – Aston Villa’s interim boss Sørensen on immediate aims

  03-10-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We need to make sure our performances are better’ – Aston Villa’s interim boss Sørensen on immediate aimsAston Villa’s interim head coach Brian Sørensen says that the immediate focus is on improving performances.Sørensen was appointed into an interim position earlier this week following former boss Natalia Arroyo’s sacking. Arroyo was dismissed off the back of a winless start to the new Barclays Women’s Super League season.When spea
  
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• Too quiet for too long, can McGinn recapture best for Scotland?

  03-10-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In Skopje these past few days it's been difficult to figure out the most devout people - the local followers of the city's most sacred daughter, Mother Teresa, or the arriving Scots and their most cherished son, Saint John McGinn.Faith in the blessed one is absolute (and the same goes for Teresa). Raise a critical note and you could be shot down in flames. Point out that McGinn's talismanic excellence has been on the wane in international football for a little while now and you're liable to reap
  
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• Zidane addresses impact of Real Madrid star’s absence after France vs Italy: ‘We cannot say’

  03-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zidane addresses impact of Real Madrid star’s absence after France vs Italy: ‘We cannot say’Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has taken over the France national team from Didier Deschamps and looks set to lead Les Bleus into their new era.His team drew 1-1 with Italy last night, but Zidane refused to use Kylian Mbappe’s absence as an explanation for France’s 1-1 Nations League draw against Italy.The Real Madrid forward missed Friday’s match at the Stade de Fr
  
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• Lamine Yamal receives huge praise from Czech Republic coach ahead of Nations League clash: ‘A game-changer’

  03-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal receives huge praise from Czech Republic coach ahead of Nations League clash: ‘A game-changer’Czech Republic coach Santi Denia has offered a glowing assessment of Lamine Yamal ahead of his side’s Nations League meeting with Spain, drawing on his own experience of working with the Barcelona star at youth level.Denia knows Yamal better than most opposition coaches, as he was involved when the winger was still a teenager coming through Spain’s youth system and r
  
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• Arsenal star set to miss a few weeks through injury

  03-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star set to miss a few weeks through injuryArsenal Injury Blow as Christos Tzolis Faces Spell Out with Hamstring IssueArsenal may have a familiar problem on their hands, an attacker picking up a muscle injury on international duty and returning with a cloud over his availability. According to Standard Sport, Christos Tzolis is facing up to three weeks out after the hamstring issue he suffered while playing for Greece.The 24-year-old, signed from Club Brugge in the summer, lasted fewer th
  
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• 5️⃣ top stories: Italy impress in France, Barça and Raphinha relieved

  03-10-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5️⃣ top stories: Italy impress in France, Barça and Raphinha relievedThe last Saturday of the September international break brings us plenty of news. It looked like it would be a quiet few days, but that hasn’t been the case.So let’s run through the five stories you can’t miss to kick off your Saturday.Spain look to keep entertaining📸 David Ramos - 2026 Getty ImagesLa Roja face their third match of this international break, the penultimate one, and t
  
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• Inter-Jeltsch, McTominay-Cristante 👀, Amorim speaks: morning news ☀️

  03-10-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter-Jeltsch, McTominay-Cristante 👀, Amorim speaks: morning news ☀️No Serie A this weekend. Roberto Mancini’s Italy held France at the Stade de France on matchday three of the Nations League. The Azzurri spoiled Zidane’s home debut as head coach, with Bastoni canceling out Olise’s early opener. Another positive response after the poor opening defeat in Rome against Belgium and the emphatic win in Bursa against Turkey.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with La
  
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• Manchester City and Real Madrid play out nervy 1-1 draw

  03-10-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City and Real Madrid play out nervy 1-1 drawA nervy one-all draw saw Manchester City and Real Madrid take a point apiece in the UWCL at the Joie Stadium. Goals from Linda Caicedo and Bunny Shaw kept fans on the edge of their seat as the two sides met for the first time since 2022. Starting XIsManchester CityYamashita; Casparij, Rose, Greenwood, Wamser, Blindkilde – Brown, Hasegawa, Fowler, Fujino, Hemp, ShawReal MadridFrohms; Navarro, Larkar, Andersson, Cristobal, Caruso, Sen&sz
  
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• Spain boss refuses to confirm Lamine Yamal’s role against Czech Republic: ‘Important at any stage of the match’

  03-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain boss refuses to confirm Lamine Yamal’s role against Czech Republic: ‘Important at any stage of the match’Luis de la Fuente has kept his plans for Lamine Yamal under wraps ahead of Spain’s Nations League meeting with the Czech Republic, refusing to confirm whether the Barcelona winger will start.Yamal has already been one of Spain’s standout performers during the international break, having started against both England and Croatia, contributing three goals and
  
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• Davide Ancelotti explains why Vinicius is so loved inside Real Madrid dressing room

  03-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davide Ancelotti explains why Vinicius is so loved inside Real Madrid dressing roomVinicius Junior has endured plenty of scrutiny during his Real Madrid career and is going through a less-than-favourable moment at the club right now.His form has not been great for either club or country since the start of the campaign, and he is looking to get back to his best sooner rather than later.Davide Ancelotti has now offered a perspective on why the Brazilian enjoys the dressing room’s support des
  
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• Florian Wirtz issues statement to Liverpool, he knows what he wants

  03-10-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florian Wirtz issues statement to Liverpool, he knows what he wants has sent one hell of a statement to Liverpool. The playmaker knows what he wants but can the Reds deliver it?Florian Wirtz has not started his Liverpool career the way that anybody hoped. That's pretty undeniable at this stage and we're still waiting on things to click with him.Because there can't be much of a question that Wirtz is one of the most talented players around. We've seen it, for one thing, as he was the best in the
  
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• The student playing in La Liga: Introvert Rodri's unique rise to top

  03-10-2026 08:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Rodri never wanted to be interesting.While a generation of players build personal brands and chase clicks, the Barcelona and Spain midfielder stays away from social media and avoids the spotlight, talking about tactics the way other players talk about cars. He is, by his own admission, an introvert who happens to control football games for a living.And it has been some career so far. The 30-year-old won 12 major trophies with Man City and helped Spain to European Championship and World Cup
  
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• Gasperini to rely on De Roon in Cristante’s absence

  03-10-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini to rely on De Roon in Cristante’s absenceIt’s going to be a long weekend for Roma’s players, whom Gian Piero Gasperini has granted three days of rest and has set a date for Tuesday afternoon in Trigoria. The Grugliasco-born coach is aiming to begin the week with his men preparing for the crucial match against Como, scheduled for Sunday, October 11th, at 12:30 PM at the Stadio Sinigaglia. For the match against Cesc Fabregas’s side, however, Gasperini will likely
  
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