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• USA vs Mexico history: Who has all-time bragging rights between USMNT and El Tri?

  04-10-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Take away the World Cup, and the most important game in any United States men's national team campaign tends to be the one or two against Mexico.MORE — USMNT vs Mexico live updatesFrom more than four decades of Mexican dominance to the score line and chant that came to enrage El Tri —say it with us, "Dos-a-Cero! (clap-clap-clapclapclap) Dos-a-Cero" — the Mexican matches have elevated U.S. Soccer.MORE — Adams announced as USMNT captainFrom 1934's World Cup qualifier to Sat
  
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• Defender jokes about facing Messi in international farewell 🎥

  06-10-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Defender jokes about facing Messi in international farewell 🎥Benin national team defender Mohamed Tijani joked about the opportunity to face Lionel Messi in his farewell match for Argentina.Interviewed this Monday (5) while strolling through Buenos Aires, he admitted that he probably won't take the clash at the Monumental de Núñez too seriously."We don't have to mark him. We're going to enjoy the match. There's no special plan," he said.During the conversation, the Benin pl
  
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• Football Italia Show: Convincing Azzurri win, Doumbia and Vergara are here to stay

  06-10-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Convincing Azzurri win, Doumbia and Vergara are here to stayRoberto Mancini rotated heavily, retaining only Donnarumma and Bastoni from the previous starting XI, and Italy inevitably lost some fluidity. However, Scamacca still made the difference, scoring with a powerful strike despite looking less polished in possession than Pio Esposito.BOLOGNA – OCTOBER 05: Pio Esposito of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 g
  
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• Mancini earns applause from media and confident Italy youth will flourish

  06-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini earns applause from media and confident Italy youth will flourishRoberto Mancini made an emotional confession about Gianluca Vialli that saw the media erupt in applause after Italy’s win over Turkiye, and noted young players will continue to gain experience.The coach had faced criticism and outright hostility after his return to the Azzurri bench, having walked away in the summer of 2023 for a job in Saudi Arabia.He then lost his first Nations League match 2-0 at home to Belgium, b
  
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• Montella: ‘A new level for Turkiye, we played a little better than Italy’

  05-10-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Montella: ‘A new level for Turkiye, we played a little better than Italy’Vincenzo Montella warns Turkiye are doing the best they can at ‘a new level’ in the Nations League after a 3-1 defeat to Italy. ‘They introduced €350m worth of players off the bench.’It was again a very good overall performance from Turkiye, with plenty of possession, forcing a couple of Gianluigi Donnarumma saves, and Aral Simsir scoring a more than deserved equaliser from the Gianl
  
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• Humble Gilmour happy with new role as 50th cap beckons

  05-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Still fresh-faced, still slight of stature, still to reach the peak of his powers after a career blighted by untimely injuries, it is hard to believe Billy Gilmour is already on the brink of a 50th cap for Scotland.The 25-year-old midfielder at last is winning the regular first-team starts, not only with the national team but also with Napoli, his talent surely deserves.His cause has, ironically, been aided in part by the absence through illness from both of clubmate Scott McTominay.It has also
  
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• Romano: ‘I chose Italy with all my heart, see strong team going forward’

  05-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romano: ‘I chose Italy with all my heart, see strong team going forward’Alessandro Romano reiterates he ‘wanted to play for Italy with all my heart’ after switching allegiance from Switzerland, and sees a ‘very strong team going forward.’The Cagliari midfielder returned to the starting XI for this evening’s 3-1 victory over Turkiye, having last started the 2-0 home defeat to Belgium.It was followed by a 4-1 result on Turkish soil and the impressive 1-1 d
  
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• ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Austria Wien make history, Graz hold Pölten and Südburgenland earn first win

  05-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga results: Austria Wien make history, Graz hold Pölten and Südburgenland earn first winThe eighth week of results in the ÖFB-Frauen Bundesliga saw first face off against second in the league as Sturm Graz travelled to the NV Arena in Pölten. SK Rapid also faced a major challenge as they travelled across the capital to the Generali Arena for the first ever Austria Wien and SK Rapid derby.SpG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg changed their fortunes as the
  
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• Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bundesliga Forward: Is He Worth The Fight?

  05-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bundesliga Forward: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus revealed that Manchester United are locked in a three-way battle for Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic. It is believed that the Red Devils would have to compete with Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to land the Croat talent next year.Matanovic’s Impressive Form In The Bundesliga This SeasonMatanovic has enjoyed a good run of form at the German club in
  
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• Calafiori: ‘Written in the stars first Italy goal in Bologna, thank you Bonucci’

  05-10-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calafiori: ‘Written in the stars first Italy goal in Bologna, thank you Bonucci’Riccardo Calafiori feels it was ‘written in the stars’ his first Italy goal would be in Bologna, while he credits Leonardo Bonucci for the set play routine against Turkiye. ‘He’s egocentric!’There were nine changes from the side that drew 1-1 in France, and that showed with a more sluggish and disjointed performance at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna.Gianluca Scamacca ha
  
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• Golden Boy award: Eight Premier League players named finalists as Europe's best U-21 men's player

  05-10-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will the next European "Golden Boy" award go to a Premier League player?Eight of the 25 finalists are on a current PL roster as players hope to be crowned the best under-21 player in European football according to Italian outlet Tuttosport.Brighton, Bournemouth, and Chelsea each had a pair of players named on the shortlist as Luka Vuskovic, Charalampos Kostoulas,Rayan, Eli Junior Kroupi, Estevao Willian, and Jorell Hato made the cut. Joining them are Arsenal's Myles Lewis Skelly and Man City's A
  
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• Price misses penalty as Northern Ireland held by Georgia

  05-10-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland remain the only team to not concede in the 2026-27 Uefa Nations League, but could not find the net in a 0-0 draw with Georgia after Isaac Price missed a late penalty for the home side. Michael O'Neill's outfit came close in the first half of the Group B2 contest when Patrick Kelly found himself through on goal but he hesitated, which gave Georgia time to clear their lines.In the final 10 minutes, NI came to life once more with Ruairi McConville's header denied by the crossbar be
  
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• Sunderland Are In The Mix To Recruit This Barcelona Defender: Should Le Bris Bring Him On Board?

  05-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Are In The Mix To Recruit This Barcelona Defender: Should Le Bris Bring Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Sunderland are in the mix to recruit Barcelona full-back Alejandro Balde. It has been mentioned that the Black Cats are facing competition from Everton, Fulham and Manchester United in the race to land the Spanish talent next year.Balde’s Decent Form In La Liga Last SeasonBalde enjoyed a good run of form at the Catalan club in the previous
  
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• Julian Ward given chance to fix Richard Hughes mistake at Liverpool

  05-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward given chance to fix Richard Hughes mistake at LiverpoolJulian Ward is Liverpool's new sporting director. The Englishman took over from Richard Hughes after the former Bournemouth man chose to take Al-Hilal up on their offer to become their sporting director.Hughes stayed with Liverpool throughout the summer and, although he spent over £150 million on new players, each of them seem to be finding their feet.Of the lot, Ronald Araujo has probably been the most transformative as he
  
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• Scamacca ‘very happy’ with first Italy goal in three years

  05-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scamacca ‘very happy’ with first Italy goal in three yearsGianluca Scamacca is ‘very happy’ to have scored his first Italy goal in three years, paving the way for the 3-1 win over Turkiye in the Nations League.The Azzurri had quite a sluggish start against the team at rock bottom in Nations League Group A, with Gianluigi Donnarumma needing a couple of early saves, but Gianluca Scamacca broke the deadlock by smashing in on the volley off the underside of the crossbar.The A
  
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• Michael Olise's incredible stats for France 🔥

  05-10-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Olise's incredible stats for France 🔥This has all the makings of a legendary France career, doesn't it?The tornado.France turned things around against Belgium in just 15 minutes on Monday night to win 4-1, thanks in no small part to Michael Olise being at his brilliant best.Coming on in the 60th minute, the Bayern Munich winger provided an assist and scored two stunning goals to help Les Bleus make a huge statement in their final outing before the next international break in Nove
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | France 4-1 Belgium: Zidane’s substitutions to the fore as Les Bleus suffocate Belgium in fifteen minutes

  05-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | France 4-1 Belgium: Zidane’s substitutions to the fore as Les Bleus suffocate Belgium in fifteen minutesUEFA Nations League Matchday 4, 05/10/2026France scored four past Belgium in the last fifteen minutes through their inspired substitutes to cap off a famous home win for Zinédine Zidane. The UEFA Nations League quarter-finals are all but in sight for Les BleusThe MatchLike he did last week against Belgium, in Brussels, Zidane proceeded to wholesale changes for ton
  
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• Olise scores twice in late comeback win for France

  05-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueFrance 4 - 1 Belgium FTMichael Olise came off the bench and had a hand in three of France's four goals [Getty Images]France scored four goals in the final 13 minutes to come from behind to beat Belgium in the Nations League as Zinedine Zidane maintained his unbeaten start in charge.Dodi Lukebakio scored Belgium's opening goal after running on to Romeo Lavia's brilliant 60-yard through ball before beating France debutant keeper Guillaume Restes.France kept knocking on the door
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy lack of fluidity was predictable’ after 9 changes against Turkiye

  05-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy lack of fluidity was predictable’ after 9 changes against TurkiyeRoberto Mancini ‘expected Italy to lose some fluidity’ after nine changes in the 3-1 victory over Turkiye, but has high hopes for Alessandro Romano.The coach said that the biggest mistake would be underestimating Turkiye, and that proved a fair warning, because Vincenzo Montella’s side had the better of the first half.After a couple of Gianluigi Donnarumma saves and a lot of Turkish pos
  
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• Chelsea Set To Rival Liverpool For This Brazilian Defender: Decent Option For Alonso?

  05-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Set To Rival Liverpool For This Brazilian Defender: Decent Option For Alonso?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Chelsea are set to rival Liverpool for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to bring the Brazilian talent to Stamford Bridge next year.Murillo’s Impressive Form In English FootballMurillo enjoyed a decent run of form for the Midlands club last season when he produced a string of solid perfo
  
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• Kochen Is The Key, Citizens Could Suffer, CR7's Prolonged Goodbye

  05-10-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On this episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis break down why Diego Kochen is the key to the USMNT future.From there we dive into the conundrum facing the Premier league with investment into the city of Manchester being threatened by a punishment for Manchester City's financial crimes.To round out the show we commiserate about what is now becoming a contentious prolonged goodbye for CR7.All this and more on The Cooligans.00:00 Show Rundown11:05 Is Diego Kochen the Key to the USMNT?46:30
  
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• Four goals in 15 minutes! France run riot late on to win in Nations League

  05-10-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four goals in 15 minutes! France run riot late on to win in Nations LeagueFrance delivered their biggest show of strength yet under Zinedine Zidane.The team thrashed Belgium in the Nations League on Monday (5), scoring four goals in the closing stages.Belgium were leading 1–0 at the Stade de France until the 77th minute.Even without the injured Kylian Mbappé, France's attack ran riot in the final minutes to secure a 4–1 win.Michael Olise was the star of the comeback, with two
  
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• Nations League | Italy 3-1 Turkiye: Calafiori first goal for fresh victory

  05-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League | Italy 3-1 Turkiye: Calafiori first goal for fresh victoryItaly weren’t quite as impressive this time, but still managed to push Turkiye aside 3-1 with Gianluca Scamacca, Riccardo Calafiori and Pio Esposito on target.The Azzurri started this Nations League group with a dismal 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, but confidence was building after the 4-1 victory in Turkiye and 1-1 draw away to France. This run of games ended at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna with Roberto Mancin
  
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• Juventus & Atletico Madrid eye Madueke - Tuesday's gossip

  05-10-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal forward Noni Madueke has suitors in Spain and Italy, five Premier League clubs are interested in Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, and England captain Harry Kane is close to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich. Atletico Madrid and Juventus are targeting 24-year-old Arsenal and England forward Noni Madueke. (Telegraph - requires subscription)Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are all interested in 27-year-old Barcelona and France defender Jules Kounde, with
  
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• Will Jurgen Klopp be the answer to Liverpool's Florian Wirtz problem?

  05-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Jurgen Klopp be the answer to Liverpool's Florian Wirtz problem?Florian Wirtz is someone who divides opinion in Merseyside, with the German struggling to find consistency since his arrival at Anfield.When the 23-year-old arrived at Liverpool for around £115 million, a British record transfer fee at the time, expectations were sky high.It wasn’t entirely clear how the creative sensation would fit into the Reds’ system, but it felt like the Premier League champions were addi
  
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• Serie A Club Are Ready To Sell This Aston Villa Target: Should Emery Make The Move?

  05-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Club Are Ready To Sell This Aston Villa Target: Should Emery Make The Move?Napoli appear ready to cash in on Scott McTominay, with Aston Villa among the clubs linked with the Scotland international.TuttoMercatoWeb reports that Napoli could sell the midfielder in 2027 rather than risk losing him for nothing later. His contract runs until June 2028, leaving Napoli with one year remaining on his deal.That timing matters. McTominay turns 30 on December 8, 2026, while his camp reportedly want
  
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• Key midfielder agrees new Real Madrid contract until 2031

  05-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key midfielder agrees new Real Madrid contract until 2031Despite having one of the very best forward lines on paper, Jose Mourinho has not been able to get the Real Madrid attack firing on all cylinders. To further bolster this area, the Merengues added Carlos Espi and Yan Diomande to their ranks during the last summer transfer window, and despite limited opportunities so far, both have put in some encouraging performances.Kylian Mbappe has also had a good start to the season, scoring eight goal
  
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• All-Ireland winner Forker announces Armagh retirement

  05-10-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Armagh's All-Ireland winning captain Aidan Forker has announced his retirement from inter-county football.The 34-year-old led the Orchard County to their second Sam Maguire Cup in 2024 in their 1-11 to 0-13 win over Galway at Croke Park.The Maghery defender was an extra-time replacement in Armagh's Ulster title win against Monaghan in May as they claimed their first provincial title in 18 years.He picked up his sole All-Star in 2024."To the people of Armagh, thank you for allowing me to represen
  
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• Barella targets greater end product after heavy Italy workload

  05-10-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barella targets greater end product after heavy Italy workloadInter midfielder Nicolò Barella has admitted that he needs to score more for Italy, while crediting Roberto Mancini with helping the Azzurri feel calm and recover their enthusiasm.Barella discussed his international contribution at a press conference before Italy’s Nations League fixture against Türkiye in Bologna on Monday 5 October. Football Italia reported that he was expected to return to the starting XI after mi
  
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• Manchester City Superstar Wants To Make A Move To Spain: What Should Maresca Do?

  05-10-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Superstar Wants To Make A Move To Spain: What Should Maresca Do?In a recent podcast, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester City forward Erling Haaland wants to make a move to Spain. Bailey said,“Our understanding is that the timeline – irrespective of a City relegation – was that Haaland and his camp were looking at 2027 [for a transfer], because that’s a down year in between big [international] competitions.“I was told by an Arsenal source
  
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