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• Three clubs interested in move for Liverpool forward – Report

  03-10-2026 07:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three clubs interested in move for Liverpool forward – ReportFederico Chiesa Liverpool Exit Talk Grows as Serie A Return EmergesReports from Calciomercato suggest Federico Chiesa could be heading towards a return to Serie A during the winter transfer window, with the Liverpool winger continuing to struggle for regular involvement.Now in his third season in England, the 28-year-old appears to be approaching an important point in his career. The suggestion is that a move back to Italy may of
  
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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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• 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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• Report: European giants keen on move for Brentford star

  03-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants keen on move for Brentford starJuventus Plot Italian Core Rebuild as Michael Kayode Interest Offers Brentford ConcernJuventus are shaping a clear recruitment theme for the seasons ahead, with a renewed emphasis on young Italian talent and a deliberate attempt to rebuild a domestic core within the squad. Credit to Gazzetta Dello Sport, which reports that the club’s senior leadership has already outlined this approach publicly and is now assessing a number of targets
  
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• Real Madrid youngster earns glowing praise from national team coach: ‘Managing him is very easy’

  03-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster earns glowing praise from national team coach: ‘Managing him is very easy’Thiago Pitarch continues to strengthen his reputation as one of Real Madrid’s most promising young midfielders.One of Alvaro Arbeloa’s finds during his time as Madrid manager, Pitarch is yet to enjoy significant first-team minutes this season.Spain Under-21 assistant coach Julian Lopez de Lerma has now highlighted the mentality behind his rapid progress.Spain coach praises Pita
  
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• Hansi Flick ready to shake up Barcelona squad after international break amid fixture overload

  03-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick ready to shake up Barcelona squad after international break amid fixture overloadBarcelona are heading into one of the most demanding stretches of their season, and Hansi Flick is preparing to make greater use of players who have so far played a secondary role.On that note, according to SPORT, the Barcelona manager is expected to rotate his squad heavily once the international break ends. With the schedule moving to two matches per week this month, managing workload will become
  
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• Hailed by his country as Messi: ex-wonderkid can't find a club

  03-10-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hailed by his country as Messi: ex-wonderkid can't find a clubWhile Croatia face England in the Nations League tonight from 6 p.m., Alen Halilovic may well be sitting in front of the TV cheering on his country. Of course, we can’t know that for sure. What we do know is this: just a few years ago, plenty of experts would have expected the 30-year-old to be out on the pitch tonight, leading the Croatians as one of their absolute stars. Halilovic a star?Admittedly, from today’s perspect
  
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• Juventus keeping tabs on Brentford defender Michael Kayode

  03-10-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus keeping tabs on Brentford defender Michael KayodeJuventus are keeping tabs on Brentford defender Michael Kayode as the Serie A giants look to bring more Italian talent into their squad, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.Bianconeri chief executive Giovanni Carnevali and sporting director Ricky Massara want to build a stronger Italian core at the club, a model that has worked for Paris Saint-Germain.At first, the Parisian club sought to assemble the best from around the globe, but afte
  
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• Barcelona eyeing Tresoldi after giving up on Alvarez

  03-10-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona eyeing Tresoldi after giving up on AlvarezBarcelona have identified Nicolo Tresoldi as one of the strikers they could target after abandoning their pursuit of Julian Alvarez (h/t Sport).The Catalan giants explored several options to strengthen the No. 9 position after it became clear that a deal for Alvarez would be difficult.With Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres leaving over the summer, Barcelona wanted to add another goalscorer.They ultimately signed Gabriel Jesus for a cut-price
  
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• Real Madrid star jokes about choosing between Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘No matter who wins…’

  03-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star jokes about choosing between Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘No matter who wins…’The race for the Ballon d’Or appears to have finally boiled down to two names, and, reminiscent of the past, it is between a Barcelona and a Real Madrid star.Los Blancos’ candidate is Kylian Mbappe, especially after the Frenchman’s special goalscoring season where he was the top-scorer in virtually every major tournament he played. The lacuna, how
  
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• Marc Cucurella makes honest Real Madrid admission: ‘Everything is a process’

  03-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella makes honest Real Madrid admission: ‘Everything is a process’Marc Cucurella was one of the most exciting players Real Madrid brought into their team during the last summer transfer window. The Merengues, quite surprisingly, landed him even as he was linked with their two main rivals in Spain, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.This move proved to be quite beneficial for them even before the start of the season, as Cucurella was the only Real Madrid player on the World Cu
  
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• Barcelona secure La Masia midfield gem on new contract until 2030

  03-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona secure La Masia midfield gem on new contract until 2030Barcelona have secured the future of one of La Masia’s promising midfielders, with Pedro Rodriguez agreeing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2030.According to Mundo Deportivo, the 18-year-old has already signed the agreement, with only the official announcement now pending. His previous deal was due to expire in 2027, making the renewal an important step for the club.Barcelona secure Pedro Rodriguez&rs
  
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• Learning from Arteta and inspiring youngsters - Wilshere on management

  03-10-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Wilshere won the FA Cup with Arsenal as a player in 2014 and 2015 and guided Luton Town to the EFL Trophy in April [Getty Images]The Football Interview will be available on BBC One at 12:45 BST every Saturday during the Premier League season, as well as on BBC iPlayer, BBC Football YouTube and the BBC Sport website and app.In the seventh episode of the new season, Kelly Somers sits down with Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere.Jack Wilshere's footballing career has gone full circle.From starti
  
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