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• Troubled Gateshead fail to pay September wages

  01-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gateshead are in their fifth season in the National League since promotion [Getty Images]Troubled National League side Gateshead have failed to pay players and staff their wages for September.The club are bottom of the league and have lost their past five games, conceding 16 goals and scoring just once.Earlier this week, Mark Nellist resigned from the board of directors and withdrew his funding support, citing that the Tyneside club was "not heading in the direction I would have liked or hoped f
  
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• West Ham United Make A £21m Call On Star Defender: Did They Get This Right?

  01-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Make A £21m Call On Star Defender: Did They Get This Right?The 28-year-old Aaron Wan-Bissaka left West Ham on a season-long loan in August, with Villa holding a conditional obligation to buy if agreed appearance and starting targets are reached. Claret & Hugh reported a £3 million loan fee and suggested the permanent payment could add £18 million, taking the package to £21 million. Other reports have placed the value between £20 million and &poun
  
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• Real Madrid loanee Mastantuono admits World Cup absence hurt, feeling ‘very good’ in Italy

  01-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid loanee Mastantuono admits World Cup absence hurt, feeling ‘very good’ in ItalyReal Madrid loanee Franco Mastantuono is starting to showcase his true potential at Fiorentina following a slow start.Back in the Argentina national team in the current squad, the teenage attacker impressed in their 4-0 win over Bolivia. Following the game, the youngster took the opportunity to speak openly about one of the most difficult moments of last season: being left out of Lionel Scaloni&
  
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• Andrews impressing with sub choices

  01-10-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]BBC Sport Brentford contributor and content creator Michael Johnston has given his verdict on the season so far, telling BBC Sounds: "Spurs at home was a game I don't think could have gone much better for Brentford."Leeds, I always look forward to Elland Road, one of the best fixtures in the Premier League. They couldn't get near us for 60 minutes and Elland road was quiet. Part of me thinks we should have come out with three points. "Two back to back draws with Sunderland and Bour
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy always play to win, even against top team like France’

  01-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy always play to win, even against top team like France’Roberto Mancini assures Italy ‘must always play looking for the victory’ even in tomorrow’s Nations League showdown with France. ‘There will be fewer changes than in Turkiye.’It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Davide Frattesi of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates duri
  
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• Update On Sunderland And Their Pursuit Of This Talented Winger: What Should Le Bris Do?

  01-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Sunderland And Their Pursuit Of This Talented Winger: What Should Le Bris Do?In a recent report, Correio da Manhã (via Sport Witness) offered an update on Sunderland and their pursuit of Sporting CP winger Geny Catamo. It has been mentioned that the Portuguese club are willing to offer the Mozambique wide player a significant pay rise to fend off interest from the Black Cats.Catamo’s Decent Numbers In Portuguese FootballCatamo enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese c
  
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• Liverpool must do everything they can to get 'major' transfer completed

  01-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must do everything they can to get 'major' transfer completedAndoni Iraola has had a decent start to life as Liverpool's head coach. The Spaniard took over from Arne Slot at the start of the 2026-27 season and, even though he's only coached five Premier League games so far, you can already tell that the Anfield outfit are beginning to understand how to play in his style.Certain players such as Lewis Koumas and Jeremy Jacquet are thriving and, while it's taking others such as Dominik Sz
  
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• Arsenal 24yo a doubt for next game despite making squad vs Brighton

  01-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 24yo a doubt for next game despite making squad vs BrightonPiero Hincapie is still a doubt to face Leeds United on October 10th, despite featuring in Arsenal’s last squad and sitting out of the international break.Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesRyan Taylor reports for Football.London that sources close to Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie have indicated he remains a doubt to face Leeds United in the Gunners’ next game.Taylor writes that Hincapie has been struggling with
  
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• Man City star withdraws from international duty after injury blow

  01-10-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City star withdraws from international duty after injury blowNico O’Reilly injury latest leaves Manchester City facing fresh concernManchester City have another problem to manage, and this one arrives at a bad time. As reported by talkSPORT, Nico O’Reilly has left the England camp and returned to his club after an injury setback, with no guarantee yet on how serious the issue is.The 21-year-old had already been ruled out of England’s 2-0 win away to Czechia and had been fol
  
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• Bastoni: ‘Italy good at seeing negative aspects, Mancini working on self-esteem’

  01-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bastoni: ‘Italy good at seeing negative aspects, Mancini working on self-esteem’Alessandro Bastoni claims Italy ‘are very good at focusing on the negatives’ and Roberto Mancini is ‘working on our self-esteem’ ahead of tomorrow’s clash with France.It kicks off at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Nazionale had two vastly different performances in the Nations League so far under returning coach Roberto Mancini, losing
  
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• Gary Neville expects a ‘brutal’ atmosphere at Liverpool vs Manchester City

  01-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville expects a ‘brutal’ atmosphere at Liverpool vs Manchester CityLiverpool vs Manchester City: Anfield Awaits a Fierce Premier League ReckoningTiming matters in football. Sometimes it shapes a season, sometimes it shapes a legacy. Manchester City heading to Anfield straight after being found guilty of breaching a raft of Premier League financial rules is one of those moments that needs no dressing up.For Liverpool, the anger is obvious. Over a sustained period, they pushed s
  
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• 🚨Line-ups ready: stern European test for Real Madrid

  01-10-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Line-ups ready: stern European test for Real MadridManchester’s Joie Stadium hosts one of the standout fixtures of the second matchday of the Women’s Champions League this Thursday (21:00; Disney+), as Real Madrid visit Manchester City. Pau Quesada’s side are chasing their first win of the group stage after drawing with PSG in their opener, while also looking to head into next Sunday’s Clásico against Barcelona in the best possible shape.
  Awaiting them are
  
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• New owners want to bring 'Northampton DNA to Brazil'

  01-10-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joao Xavier (pictured) and Tim Chamberlain have become Northampton's new co-chairmen [Getty Images]New Northampton Town co-chairman Joao Xavier says his "pioneering" consortium "want to get Northampton DNA and expand it to Brazil".Xavier's Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) group completed their takeover of the League Two club on Wednesday, ending Kelvin Thomas' decade-long spell as Cobblers chairman.Former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is among SAC's investors, with Tim Chamberlai
  
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• Tonali ‘was sad in first weeks’ at Newcastle United after leaving Milan

  01-10-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali ‘was sad in first weeks’ at Newcastle United after leaving MilanSandro Tonali ‘was sad’ for the first few weeks when he first left Milan for Newcastle United, said his agent, but the Premier League and then Tottenham Hotspur ‘proved the right choice.’The Italy midfielder grew up supporting the Rossoneri from nearby Brescia and jumped at the chance to join them when they called, going on to be part of the team that won the Serie A title.So when the huge
  
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• Godts-Inter, what a miss! 8️⃣ Juve names and Pulisic renewal 🔥

  01-10-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Godts-Inter, what a miss! 8️⃣ Juve names and Pulisic renewal 🔥Matchday eve for Roberto Mancini’s Italy, who tomorrow evening will face France at the Stade de France in Paris on the third matchday of the Nations League. So far, it has been a bittersweet path for Italy, with the opening defeat against Belgium and the fine win in Turkey against Montella’s side.Watch all Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!It will be
  
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• 🚨XIs in: Portugal visit Denmark without Cristiano

  01-10-2026 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨XIs in: Portugal visit Denmark without CristianoCopenhagen’s Parken Stadium will host a promising UEFA Nations League Group A4 clash between Denmark and Portugal. However, the buildup was shaken by Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprise departure from the Portugal camp after breaking ties with coach Jorge Jesus, leaving João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos with the responsibility of leading the visitors’ attack.
  On the pitch, Denmark will rely on the strength of the
  
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• 🚨Confirmed line-ups: Germany have no margin for error v Serbia

  01-10-2026 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed line-ups: Germany have no margin for error v SerbiaMunich’s Allianz Arena hosts the Matchday 3 clash in UEFA Nations League Group A2 between Germany and Serbia this Thursday, October 1 (18:45 GMT). The German side is desperately chasing its first win under Jürgen Klopp after opening with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands and an unexpected defeat to Greece. With Kai Havertz sidelined through injury, the coach will freshen up his attack by bringing in Karim Adeyemi,
  
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• Ousmane Dembele compares his position for PSG and France

  01-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembele compares his position for PSG and FranceOusmane Dembele is playing for France, and has been speaking to the media about how that compares with playing for PSG.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.Ousmane Dembele is on duty with France, and he’s done a really interesting interview with L’Equipe about how it compares to playing with PSG.“Yes, very much s
  
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• Hugo Ekitike oozes confidence: Believes he'll be back sooner than you think

  01-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hugo Ekitike oozes confidence: Believes he'll be back sooner than you thinkLiverpool striker Hugo Ekitike reportedly believes he'll be back much sooner than expected. The Reds could really use this.Liverpool have been missing Hugo Ekitike this season. Though, they knew that would be the case going in as they didn't move to replace the Frenchman in the summer.Instead, Alexander Isak has been the sole senior striking option in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. Lewis Koumas and Jayden D
  
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• HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case

  01-10-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them [Getty Images]The chair of a cross-party group of MPs has written to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs to urge the tax authority to scrutinise implications of the Manchester City verdict.It was confirmed on Tuesday that an independent commission 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 repeatedly denied guilt, and ha
  
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• Downing Street clarifies Andy Burnham’s contentious comments on Man City case

  01-10-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A spokesperson for Andy Burnham has insisted the guilty verdict against Manchester City is “serious” after remarks the Prime Minister made about the case on Wednesday raised eyebrows.Burnham told the BBC on Wednesday he would be “really concerned” if City’s Abu Dhabi owners sold the club in the wake of City being found to have breached the Premier League’s financial rules by an independent commission, crediting them with being “a huge partner in the buil
  
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• Jota set for Celtic return after 18-month absence - gossip

  01-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jota is set to make his first Celtic outing in 18 months in a bounce game against Falkirk on Friday. (Scottish Sun)Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren is one of three Sweden players told to isolate because of sickness as they prepare for Friday's meeting with Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Herald - subscription required)Former Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says he has become effectively a taxi driver for his children after retiring from football but has aspirations to manage in the future. (Sun)Marcel
  
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• Real Madrid star Asencio sends message after surgery: ‘Thinking about coming back stronger than ever’

  01-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Asencio sends message after surgery: ‘Thinking about coming back stronger than ever’Real Madrid confirmed earlier today that defender Raul Asencio underwent surgery to resolve a fractured tibia in his right leg.The La Fabrica graduate had been dealing with the injury since January, but had been relying on conservative treatment while continuing to play for the team.However, with the pain not subsiding and the results of the treatment not coming out as expected, a dec
  
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• ‘I want to be at my best at Real Madrid’: Thibaut Courtois explains Nations League absence

  01-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I want to be at my best at Real Madrid’: Thibaut Courtois explains Nations League absenceThe absence of Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from Belgium has opened up the opportunities for other goalkeepers during this current international window. However, while Courtois remains with Real Madrid during the opening of the Nations League campaign, he has not yet retired from international football. Instead, given his recent injury history, he is making decisions that look to main
  
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• Dundee Utd's Thomson joins Stenhousemuir on loan

  01-10-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dundee United's Miller Thomson has joined Scottish Championship leaders Stenhousemuir on a short-term loan until January.Manager Jim Goodwin says the move is a "great opportunity" for the 22-year-old, who has endured injury problems in recent months.The midfielder has made 42 appearances for United but has not featured for the Premiership side this season.Goodwin hopes his switch to Stenhousemuir, who are eight points clear at the top of the second tier, will give Thomson "consistent game time u
  
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• 🚨 Confirmed XI: Spain U21s must not slip up in Serravalle

  01-10-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Confirmed XI: Spain U21s must not slip up in SerravalleSpain’s U21 national team faces San Marino this Thursday (20:15) at the Serravalle Stadium with the urgent need for a win to keep control of its destiny in the race for the European Championship in Serbia and Albania. After slipping to a 2-1 defeat against Finland — the current group leader with 22 points compared to the national side’s 21 — David Gordo’s team must beat the bottom side to remain in cha
  
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• 💸 Official: Messi buys a club in Spain

  01-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💸 Official: Messi buys a club in SpainCD Eldense officially announced the acquisition of the club by Leo Messi, marking the beginning of a historic and exciting milestone for the century-old Spanish institution.
  A project of growth and identityThe arrival of the Argentine superstar as majority shareholder represents an ambitious plan with a long-term vision. The main goal will be to strengthen the club’s sporting, institutional, and social development. Founded in 1921, the aim is t
  
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• He arrives without World Cup baggage: is this Germany gem Klopp’s key man?

  01-10-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He arrives without World Cup baggage: is this Germany gem Klopp’s key man?Jürgen Klopp’s second Germany squad points clearly toward the future. A few carefree young talents are now getting their chance to stake a claim for the senior national team. Players who may already have figured in Julian Nagelsmann’s thoughts and dreamed of a place in the World Cup squad, but ultimately had not yet gotten their opportunity.Tom Bischof had an especially busy international break. By a
  
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• Barcelona calm after UEFA statement on Negreira case following Real Madrid complain: ‘All smoke and mirrors’

  01-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona calm after UEFA statement on Negreira case following Real Madrid complain: ‘All smoke and mirrors’Real Madrid have always had a big part to play in the investigation into Barcelona’s ‘Negreira scandal’ allegations and have continually looked to turn the matter into a smear campaign.Earlier today, it came to light through an official statement from UEFA that the body had received substantial documents from Real Madrid to reopen the investigation once more.T
  
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• Israeli club to have no fans at two Europa League away games amid security concerns

  01-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Israeli champions Hapoel Beer-Sheva will play two upcoming Europa League fixtures on the road without travelling supporters present.On Wednesday, Dutch side AZ Alkmaar announced that municipal officials had recommended excluding visiting fans from the stadium for their fixture on 15 October due to safety concerns.The team's following away fixture a week later against Union Saint-Gilloise has been relocated to Germany. The mayor of Belgian town Leuven refused to host the match scheduled for 22 Oc
  
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