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• Turkiye lose Arda Guler for Italy clash

  03-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Turkiye lose Arda Guler for Italy clashVincenzo Montella’s Turkiye haven’t only lost all their opening three Nations League games, but will also visit Italy on Monday without the suspended Arda Guler.Montella’s Turkiye will face Italy on Monday night without the suspended Arda Guler.BURSA, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Kayode of Italy swaps shirts with Arda Guler of Turkiye after the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Türkiye and Italy at Atat&uum
  
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• Spalletti: ‘My son left Juventus because of me, I could never become a director’

  05-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘My son left Juventus because of me, I could never become a director’Luciano Spalletti has revealed why his son decided to leave Juventus after his appointment, has explained why he could never become a director after his coaching career comes to an end, and has described his time as the head coach of the Italy national team as ‘an incomplete experience’.The Juventus head coach spoke about his time with Juventus, Italy, Napoli and Roma in an in-depth interview
  
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• One Last Night at the Monumental: Messi’s Argentina Farewell vs. Benin With Serie A Stars In Attendance

  05-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One Last Night at the Monumental: Messi’s Argentina Farewell vs. Benin With Serie A Stars In AttendanceAll good things come to an end. Such is life and such is football. Lionel Messi has been the best footballer of his generation, and probably beyond that, with very few others standing on the same hill as him. Now we bid farewell to the GOAT, at least in international football. October 6th, 2026, will be the last time any of us can watch the diminutive Argentine in the La Albiceleste No. 1
  
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• A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future

  05-10-2026 12:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This sign praising Cristiano Ronaldo and criticising Jorge Jesus was placed outside Benfica's stadium [EPA]As Lionel Messi prepares to get a hero's farewell for his successful international career, Cristiano Ronaldo's could have ended with him running down the tunnel at the final whistle of a game he did not play.After the World Cup, Argentina's Messi, 39, decided to retire from international football, while Ronaldo, 41, opted to play on for Portugal.Yet there is the possibility that Messi's Arg
  
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• Kylian Mbappé lands in Madrid, misses another day at Valdebebas

  05-10-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé lands in Madrid, misses another day at ValdebebasThe controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé continues over his injury, his trips, and his current situation at Real Madrid.
  The Real Madrid forward landed in Madrid this Monday at 11:16 a.m., but many are asking: why isn’t he training with the team?People at the club have defended the French star by saying he has the club’s permission, but Real Madrid supporters have not liked the fact that after his injury he
  
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• Freiburg’s Derry Scherhant reflects on remarkable rise from early Berlin struggles to Germany national team

  05-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Freiburg’s Derry Scherhant reflects on remarkable rise from early Berlin struggles to Germany national teamDerry Scherhant’s first senior Germany camp ended with two starts, two encouraging performances and an opportunity to reflect upon just how improbable his route to the Nationalmannschaft once appeared.The 23-year-old emerged as one of Germany’s most dangerous players during Sunday’s 0-0 Nations League draw with Greece in Thessaloniki. Scherhant repeatedly attacked fr
  
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• Conte: One Tottenham thing ‘drove me mad’, Chelsea ‘underdogs’ in 2017 title win

  05-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte: One Tottenham thing ‘drove me mad’, Chelsea ‘underdogs’ in 2017 title winDuring his interview with The Athletic, Antonio Conte looked back to his time at Tottenham and Chelsea, insisting he won the 2016-17 Premier League title with the Blues ‘as underdogs’ and revealing the one thing at Spurs that drove him ‘mad.’Conte reflected on his time in England as the coach of Chelsea and Arsenal during an interview with The Athletic.The Italian tacti
  
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• Arsenal transfer target suffers 2-month injury after Rice comparisons

  05-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal transfer target suffers 2-month injury after Rice comparisonsThomas Tuchel said this week that Alex Scott is competing for Declan Rice’s spot with England, but the Arsenal-linked Bournemouth midfielder has now been ruled out with a long-term injury.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice missed the September-October international break due to injury, handing an England opportunity to Bournemouth’sAlex Scott in his place.Thomas Tuchel appeared to be impressed with what he
  
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• Norway coach issues Erling Haaland injury update after striker limps off during Portugal defeat

  05-10-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norway coach Ståle Solbakken has revealed he held a "heart-to-heart conversation" with Erling Haaland over the Manchester City forward’s heavy workload prior to their Nations League defeat against Portugal in which the striker asked to be taken off.Haaland signalled to Norway's bench that he needed replacing and was brought off in the 67th minute of Sunday's 2-1 loss in Porto.The forward was seen limping on the pitch before his withdrawal, creating fitness worries ahead of his return
  
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• Joy for Argyle skipper Edwards after injury return

  05-10-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Edwards made his 288th Plymouth Argyle appearance in the 2-0 win at Leyton Orient [Getty Images]Plymouth Argyle captain Joe Edwards says he is happy to have made his first League One start of the season after recovering from injury.The 35-year-old is Argyle's longest-serving player, having been at Home Park since the summer of 2019.In that time he has helped the Pilgrims win promotions from League Two all the way to the Championship - and also scored the crucial goal that kept Argyle in the
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder uses the international break as a ‘pre-season’ to regain fitness and rhythm

  05-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder uses the international break as a ‘pre-season’ to regain fitness and rhythmAccording to AS, Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has fully capitalised on the extended international break to regain his fitness and rhythm.The French midfielder has been using the past two weeks to have the ‘pre-season’ he did not get during the summer with an injury.There is still a third week to come, the one that is beginning now, and it will be the week when h
  
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• Ligue 1 star seeking Premier League move after Everton snub

  05-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 star seeking Premier League move after Everton snubFolarin Balogun leaves Everton questions unanswered after collapsed transferFolarin Balogun has finally addressed the failed Everton move that threatened to become one of the more awkward stories of the summer window, and his comments will only keep the Premier League transfer conversation alive.As credited to Talksport, the Monaco forward has admitted that a future move back to England remains firmly on the table after his proposed &pou
  
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• Port Vale appoint Moore as sporting director

  05-10-2026 11:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Micky Moore will take responsibility for Vale's recruitment, scouting, player development "and the wider football department" [Getty Images]Port Vale have announced the appointment of Micky Moore as sporting director. Moore was previously director of football at fellow League Two side Shrewsbury Town, but left last summer following two-and-a-half years in the role.Vale - who were relegated from League One last season - are currently 23rd in the fourth tier, with Jon Brady's side having taken onl
  
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• Liverpool star targeted by multiple Serie A clubs

  05-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star targeted by multiple Serie A clubsFederico Chiesa transfer latest as Liverpool weigh January decisionFederico Chiesa’s Liverpool future is coming under increasing scrutiny, with fresh reporting from Sport Witness indicating that a return to Italy is gathering momentum ahead of the January window. The 28-year-old has endured a difficult period at Anfield and, as things stand, there is little to suggest a change in direction is close.Chiesa arrived from Juventus in 2024 with g
  
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• Conte drops future hint: ‘I’d like to go to one of these clubs’

  05-10-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte drops future hint: ‘I’d like to go to one of these clubs’Antonio Conte admits he’d like to go to a club that has ‘somewhat lost sight of their history,’ clubs ‘where there’s pressure, where, ultimately, you know full well that you’re not going there just to take part.’Former Napoli, Inter and Juventus coach Conte spoke about his future during an interview with The Athletic.Conte left Napoli last summer, walking out after a two-yea
  
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• Mariona Caldentey replaced in Spain squad after hamstring injury that ‘doesn’t look good’

  05-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mariona Caldentey replaced in Spain squad after hamstring injury that ‘doesn’t look good’Mariona Caldentey has been replaced in the Spain squad after suffering a hamstring injury during Arsenal Women’s defeat at Manchester City.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesMariona Caldentey has been replaced in the Spain squad after suffering a hamstring injury during Arsenal Women’s 4-2 defeat at Manchester City, with the initial assessment from Renée Slegers that the p
  
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• Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi on track for October return

  05-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi on track for October returnAFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi (20) is on track to make a return from injury later this month, as per a report from L’Équipe.Having suffered a foot injury and undergone surgery at the end of July, the former FC Lorient player is now aiming to return to competitive action on 25th October, when the Cherries travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.Whilst no risks will be taken with his recovery, Kroupi
  
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• England confirm double injury blow as duo withdraw before Czech Republic clash

  05-10-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ezri Konsa and Alex Scott have withdrawn from the England squad ahead of their Nations League clash with Czech Republic due to injury.The Arsenal defender and Bournemouth midfielder both started in Saturday’s 7-0 demolition of Croatia but will play no further part as the extended international break enters its final week.England confirmed the pair have returned to their respective clubs for further assessment. No players have been brought into the fold to replace them.The double blow acts
  
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• Pellegrini ready to start in Como showdown

  05-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini ready to start in Como showdownGian Piero Gasperini has recovered Lorenzo Pellegrini. The Giallorossi number 7 has had the opportunity to finally overcome the effects of his injury and improve his fitness during the break. The Giallorossi midfielder will be an important piece in the Grugliasco coach’s team, often competing for a starting spot with Mora and Soulé. Dybala and Malen, when fit, are guaranteed a spot in attack. For Sunday’s match away to Como, the race f
  
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• 📸 Messi joins up with Argentina: celebrations start early

  05-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Messi joins up with Argentina: celebrations start earlyLionel Messi will put on the Argentina national team shirt one last time. In the early hours of Wednesday (kick-off at 1 a.m. German time), the farewell match against Benin will take place. La Pulga has now arrived at the national team camp.As images on 'X' also show, there will be a big barbecue for the Argentine superstar’s farewell. The preparations have already been made.Messi, meanwhile, arrived at the national team in h
  
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• Why Inacio remains eligible for Brazil despite a possible Italy appearance

  05-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Inacio remains eligible for Brazil despite a possible Italy appearanceSamuele Inacio is in Italy’s 23-man squad list for tonight’s game against Turkiye, and if he features, he will move a step closer to tying his international future to the Azzurri rather than Brazil.Borussia Dortmund talent has been included in Italy’s matchday squad for tonight’s Nations League game against Turkiye.FIFA rules for switching national teams: what happens with Italy and Inacio?LONDON, E
  
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• Arsenal England international withdraws after being ruled out of Czechia clash

  05-10-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal England international withdraws after being ruled out of Czechia clashArsenal defender Ezri Konsa has withdrawn from the England camp ahead of their final game of the September-October international break.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesEngland have confirmed that Ezri Konsa has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Nations League match against Czechia, and he’s returned to Arsenal for further assessment.There have been injury concerns over Konsa throughout the international br
  
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• Morrison talked of Collyer move as early as March

  05-10-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion summer signing Toby Collyer has confirmed that boss James Morrison spoke about his intention to bring him back to the club months before the transfer window opened.The 22-year-old midfielder joined the Baggies on loan last season, only for an injury to cut his time with the club short, and he was subsequently loaned out to Hull City in January.He returned to the Hawthorns as an unused substitute for the Tigers in March, and Morrison took the opportunity to talk to him briefl
  
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• Five Premier League heavyweights monitoring Barcelona defender – report

  05-10-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five Premier League heavyweights monitoring Barcelona defender – reportJules Kounde’s current situation at Barcelona has not gone unnoticed in England. Indeed, according to SPORT, the French defender’s reduced role at the start of the season has once again attracted interest from several of the Premier League’s biggest clubs, who are closely monitoring any developments surrounding the France international.Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool
  
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• Werder's injury worries mount, keeper cuts short international duty

  05-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder's injury worries mount, keeper cuts short international dutyFor Werder Bremen, this international break could hardly have gone any worse. First came a crushing 7-0 defeat in a friendly at Twente Enschede, and now injury concerns are mounting as well.While Felix Agu had to be substituted due to muscular problems, another Bremen player was struck down during international duty. Goalkeeper Karl Hein left the Estonian national team camp early with an injury and is now set to be examined in Br
  
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• Werder's injury worries grow! Keeper cuts short international trip

  05-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder's injury worries grow! Keeper cuts short international tripFor Werder Bremen, this international break could hardly have gone any worse. First came a crushing 7-0 defeat in a friendly at Twente Enschede, and now injury concerns are mounting as well.While Felix Agu had to be substituted due to muscular problems, another Bremen player was hit during the international trip. Goalkeeper Karl Hein left the Estonian national team camp early with an injury and is now set to be examined in Bremen.
  
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• Birch shows 'huge potential' in first EFL start

  05-10-2026 10:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  George Birch had an impressive full debut in the EFL against Rotherham United [Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor says winger George Birch could be the next star player to come out of the club's academy. The 20-year-old made his first league start for the Grecians on Saturday and set up Anthony Scully's goal in the 1-0 win over Rotherham United.Birch announced himself in senior football in January with a spectacular strike in Exeter's FA Cup third round loss at Manchester City.And this
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur return seems unlikely for striker

  05-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur return seems unlikely for strikerTroy Parrott, Tottenham Regret and Real Betis’ Firm Response to Transfer TalkThere are few things football does better than remorse. A player leaves, a few years pass, form catches fire elsewhere, and suddenly supporters begin to ask how on earth their club let him go. Troy Parrott has become the latest figure to stir that familiar emotion around Tottenham, with one dazzling goal for the Republic of Ireland thrusting him back into the spot
  
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• Serie A giants set sights on Liverpool star

  05-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A giants set sights on Liverpool starGiovanni Leoni, Juventus Interest and Liverpool’s Real Decision AheadJuventus circling Giovanni Leoni makes sense. Young, Italian, highly rated, and currently sitting in that sweet spot where potential still outweighs evidence. That is usually where big clubs start sniffing around, especially one trying to repackage itself around a more recognisable domestic identity.According to the Liverpool Echo, Juventus have looked at Leoni as part of that wi
  
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• Jürgen Klopp’s verdict on first international break: “Plenty is missing, but certainly not talent.”

  05-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp’s verdict on first international break: “Plenty is missing, but certainly not talent.”Jürgen Klopp refused to allow Germany’s failure to beat Greece on Sunday evening to overshadow what he viewed as a significant step forward for his national team.Germany were held to a 0-0 draw in Thessaloniki despite dominating large stretches of the contest, particularly during an excellent first half in which Jonathan Burkardt also saw a potential opening goal d
  
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