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• Video: What we spotted at Italy’s final training before Belgium clash

  24-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: What we spotted at Italy’s final training before Belgium clashFootball Italia was among the accredited media at Italy’s final training session ahead of their Nations League clash with Belgium, with the media given 15 minutes of access to observe the Azzurri as they completed their preparations.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelOLDENZAAL, NETHERLANDS – JUNE 17: Head coach of Italy Roberto Mancini attends before an Italy Training Sessio
  
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• Worthing sign Truro forward Johnson-Fisher

  24-09-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Worthing have signed forward Dominic Johnson-Fisher from Truro City for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old broke into the Truro first team in 2023-24 and has scored 10 goals in 93 appearances for the club in all competitions. Johnson-Fisher helped Truro win promotion to the National League in the 2024-25 campaign before they were immediately relegated back to National League South last season.Worthing are 11th in the National League, one point outside the play-off spots, and host Halifax Town in
  
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• Liverpool given major boost for keeping 'sensation' at Anfield

  24-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given major boost for keeping 'sensation' at AnfieldLiverpool have a lot of decisions to make over the next few months. At the moment, things seem to be going fairly well in L4 with the Reds still unbeaten across all competitions.Obviously, we're still early into the 2026-27 season so there is definitely time for things to change but, for now, fans don't really have all that many complaints.It's clearly going to take some time for Liverpool's first-team squad to get fully adjusted to A
  
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• Arsenal set priority signing for 2027 transfer windows

  24-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal set priority signing for 2027 transfer windowsArsenal are looking to sign a striker as a priority for the coming transfer windows, with Eli Junior Kroupi among the options being considered.Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal are looking at a striker as their next priority signing, confirming that AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has been on the Gunners’ shortlist.Romano adds that FC Barcelona, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain have
  
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• ‘I used to love Nemanja Vidic’: James Garner on his football inspirations and finally getting an England call-up

  24-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Garner is listing the players he admired when he was growing up. They are a fairly typical group for a player of his age: Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes, a trio who won almost 300 England caps and who scored over 700 goals between them. So far, so conventional for a central midfielder in the England squad.But there is a surprise confession. Where others idolised the all-action midfielders or the defining flair player of his generation, Garner’s hero was more of a defensi
  
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• Eric Garcia confident of Champions League success, backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘I see him winning it’

  24-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Garcia confident of Champions League success, backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘I see him winning it’Eric Garcia is a part of the large Barcelona contingent that will be involved with the Spain national team for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.Speaking ahead of Saturday’s clash against England, the Barcelona defender offered his take on Lamine Yamal’s bid for the Ballon d’Or as well as Barcelona’s Champions League hopes, among other thin
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy with Esposito and Kean possible, I hope to make right choices’

  24-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy with Esposito and Kean possible, I hope to make right choices’Roberto Mancini confirms Francesco Pio Esposito and Moise Kean could start together for Italy against Belgium tomorrow. ‘I hope to make the right choices.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Nations League Group A is completed by France and Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye.This is a return to the Nazionale for the coach, who won the EURO 2020
  
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• Liverpool facing another huge contract dilemma with five stars potentially heading for exit

  24-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool facing another huge contract dilemma with five stars potentially heading for exitLiverpool Face Major Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker Contract DecisionsLiverpool’s next sporting director will arrive with plenty in the in tray. Transfers, recruitment strategy and the continuing reshaping of the squad will demand attention, but there is another issue moving steadily towards the top of the agenda.Contracts.Five senior Liverpool players are currently due to become free agents in t
  
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• Premier League keen to resolve EFL funding stalemate

  24-09-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Independent Football Regulator will intervene if the EFL and the Premier League cannot reach an agreement [Getty Images]The Premier League says it wants to reach agreement with the EFL over a new funding deal "as soon as possible".A 10-year offer, that would mean the doubling of solidarity payments to the 72 EFL clubs, was presented to them last week.After years of stalemate over the level of support the Premier League provides to the rest of the football pyramid, England's top-flight clubs
  
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• Journalist: Chelsea keen on surprise move for Premier League striker

  24-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Chelsea keen on surprise move for Premier League strikerChelsea Transfer Interest in Brian Brobbey Remains Live as Xabi Alonso Tracks Sunderland StrikerChelsea are continuing to monitor Brian Brobbey closely, with the Sunderland forward emerging as a name of genuine internal interest ahead of future transfer windows. According to Simon Phillips, the Dutch striker remains on Chelsea’s radar after a summer in which the club reshaped its attacking department.Brobbey, now 24, made
  
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• Gigio Donnarumma on Italy’s WC failure: “Pain is still too great”

  24-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gigio Donnarumma on Italy’s WC failure: “Pain is still too great”Italy take on Belgium for their opening UEFA Nations League game tomorrow in the capital city of Rome. It will be the first time the Azzurri will be featuring in a competitive game since their painful penalty shootout loss to Bosnia in the FIFA World Cup playoff final some months ago.The reaction to that disaster was chaotic and in a way, it needed to be too. Roberto Mancini is back at the helm and Gianluigi Donna
  
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• Nyakuhwa earns praise from boss Mullins

  24-09-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Newport County winger Tanatswa Nyakuhwa has drawn praise after his impressive performance during their EFL Trophy win over Swindon.The Welsh U21 international made his first start for the Exiles against the Robins and grabbed a goal and an assist, alongside winning a penalty during the 2-0 win.Nyakuhwa, who struggled for minutes during his loan spell at County last season, has drawn praise from County boss Hayden Mullins for his efforts so far this season."His character
  
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• Official: Real Madrid confirm injury to key defender

  24-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid confirm injury to key defenderFollowing his return from the France national team camp, Real Madrid have officially announced that defender Ibrahima Konate has suffered an injury in his right leg.“Following tests carried out today on our player Ibrahima Konate by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a collateral ligament injury in his right leg. His recovery will be monitored,” the club statement read.Konate was one of three Real Madrid st
  
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• Donnarumma: ‘Italy want to control the game, but World Cup wound still painful’

  24-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Donnarumma: ‘Italy want to control the game, but World Cup wound still painful’Gianluigi Donnarumma admits Italy players tried to avoid discussing the World Cup play-off, instead focusing on tomorrow’s Belgium match under Roberto Mancini. ‘We want to control the game.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Friday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Nations League Group A is completed by France and Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye.This is the first competitive
  
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• ‘They might have prepared better for this match’ – Adrien Rabiot reflects on France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain

  24-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘They might have prepared better for this match’ – Adrien Rabiot reflects on France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to SpainTime has passed, but the pill remains difficult to swallow. Just over two months after France were knocked out by Spain (2-0) in the World Cup semi-finals, the reasons behind Les Bleus’ failure have yet to be fully uncovered.Speaking at a press conference on the eve of their Nations League opener against Turkey, Adrien Rabiot (31) gave his take o
  
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• Deco insists Barcelona have moved on from Julian Alvarez: ‘He is in the past’

  24-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco insists Barcelona have moved on from Julian Alvarez: ‘He is in the past’The Julian Alvarez transfer saga was by far the most talked-about aspect of the transfer window this past summer.Barcelona were keen on getting their hands on the Atletico Madrid forward, who had even publicly expressed his desire to leave the club.Atleti, though, were having none of it and after a long saga, Alvarez ended up staying at the Metropolitano, much to the frustration of Barcelona, who had given t
  
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• Bayern Munich weigh up January move for €70 million-rated Barcelona playmaker

  24-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich weigh up January move for €70 million-rated Barcelona playmakerIn a major update, Sky Sports reports that Bayern Munich are considering launching a move for FC Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo in the upcoming January transfer window.The 28-year-old midfielder returned to Barça in 2024, signing from RB Leipzig, and has grown into a key player for the team.He has a contract at the Spotify Camp Nou that runs until the summer of 2030.Bayern Munich long-term admirersHowever, as
  
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• Netherlands v Germany: the combined XI for the big clash 💥

  24-09-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands v Germany: the combined XI for the big clash 💥The Nations League kicks off with a blockbuster!This Thursday evening, the Nations League returns with a huge clash between the Netherlands and Germany.Frustrated after their round-of-32 eliminations at the last World Cup, both nations are beginning a new cycle with the appointments of Xavi and Jürgen Klopp as head coaches.So at OneFootball, we had some fun putting together a combined XI of the two teams. It should be noted t
  
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• AC Milan consider Adrien Rabiot contract extension a priority

  24-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan consider Adrien Rabiot contract extension a priorityAC Milan have reportedly made extending the contract of Adrien Rabiot (31) their top priority, according to reports in La Gazzetta dello Sport.Under contract with the Lombardy-based club until 2028, the Frenchman has established himself as a key figure in the Milan midfield since his arrival from Olympique de Marseille a year ago.Fully aware of their player’s value, the Rossoneri management are said to be keen to offer him a cont
  
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• Virgil van Dijk breaks silence on international plans

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk breaks silence on international plansVan Dijk reveals why Xavi convinced him to extend his Netherlands careerFor Virgil van Dijk, the question was never simply whether his legs could carry him through another international campaign. It was whether representing the Netherlands would still bring the sense of purpose and enjoyment that made the commitment worthwhile.Xavi appears to have supplied the answer almost immediately. After considering his international future following the
  
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• Report: Liverpool interested in move for 20-year-old star

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool interested in move for 20-year-old starLiverpool Tracking Givairo Read as Right-Back Search Intensifies Ahead of JanuaryLiverpool are continuing to assess the market for right-back reinforcements, with Feyenoord’s Givairo Read emerging as a name of growing relevance ahead of the January window. As first reported by TeamTalk, the 20-year-old remains under consideration at Anfield amid a position that has lacked certainty for some time.The wider context makes the interest u
  
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• Report: Liverpool could be ready to re-sign former star

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool could be ready to re-sign former starLiverpool Monitoring Tyler Morton Return as Lyon Form Sparks Premier League InterestLiverpool are among a growing group of clubs watching Tyler Morton closely after the midfielder’s impressive development at Lyon, according to TEAMTalk. The 23-year-old left Anfield last summer in a deal worth an initial £10m, rising to £15m, and his progress in France has now placed him firmly back on Liverpool’s radar.There is a degr
  
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• Liverpool’s January priorities become clearer as Lewis Steele identifies midfield concern

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool’s January priorities become clearer as Lewis Steele identifies midfield concernLiverpool’s January transfer priorities should start with midfield and left-backDefensive midfield remains Liverpool’s central questionLiverpool’s January transfer planning should begin with the areas that determine whether the team can function consistently. On the evidence discussed by Lewis Steele, defensive midfield belongs near the top of that list, with left-back also deserving
  
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• Liverpool star sent huge warning as career takes another wrong turn

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star sent huge warning as career takes another wrong turnLiverpool Loanee Faces Crucial Fitness Test as Loan Spell Comes Under Early PressureA Liverpool loan move has come under an unwelcome spotlight after reports in Europe suggested concern over the player’s physical condition, with Sport Witness detailing frustration around his start and the belief that he now has a short window to improve matters.The key line from the report is stark, “disappointment with overweight Liv
  
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• Liverpool receive huge Michael Olise boost ahead of January transfer window

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive huge Michael Olise boost ahead of January transfer windowLiverpool Transfer News: Reds Receive Huge Michael Olise BoostLiverpool’s interest in Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise has been well documented over recent years – even all the way back to his Crystal Palace days.The Frenchman’s world-class form since joining the German giants has done nothing to squash that interest either.However, Liverpool are yet to move past that stage of interest. The 24-year-ol
  
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• Graham Potter confirms Alexander Isak decision after recent form

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Graham Potter confirms Alexander Isak decision after recent formGraham Potter outlines Alexander Isak plan for Sweden’s Nations League fixturesGraham Potter has left the door open for Alexander Isak to start all four of Sweden’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League matches, while making clear that the Liverpool striker will not play every minute.That distinction matters for a player whose encouraging start to the season has followed a difficult first campaign at Anfield. Isak is scoring a
  
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• Gary Neville reveals he was ‘stunned’ by former Liverpool star

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville reveals he was ‘stunned’ by former Liverpool starGary Neville Admits He Was ‘Stunned’ by Trent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid and, so far, nobody looks better for it.At Liverpool, the gap remains obvious. Right-back has not been properly settled since his departure. At Real Madrid, he has already lost ground, with Denzel Dumfries taking his place in the starting XI. For the player, for his old club and for his new one, t
  
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• Departure of €145m attacker may have hurt star winger’s form to start the season

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Departure of €145m attacker may have hurt star winger’s form to start the seasonPSG are feeling their way into the season, and one player in particular is still far from his best. There are some thoughts about why.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.PSG had a slow start to the season, but seemed to be warming up pretty nicely just before the break, with a run of wins and im
  
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• Deco: ‘Barcelona wanted Lautaro Martinez, but Inter refused to sell’

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco: ‘Barcelona wanted Lautaro Martinez, but Inter refused to sell’Barcelona director Deco confirms they tried to sign Lautaro Martinez this summer, but ‘when Inter told us he was not for sale, we never contacted the player or his agent. We still like him, though.’The transfer story erupted in Spanish and Argentinean media when Barcelona saw first choice Julian Alvarez blocked by Atletico Madrid, but the Italian news sources were always confident Lautaro Martinez would b
  
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• “I feel sorry for him” – Andy Robertson reveals he tried to help struggling Liverpool star

  24-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I feel sorry for him” – Andy Robertson reveals he tried to help struggling Liverpool starMilos Kerkez and Liverpool’s Left-Back Problem, Why Patience Still MattersMilos Kerkez divides opinion. That much is obvious. For some Liverpool supporters, the 22-year-old has not done enough since arriving from Bournemouth to justify the noise around him. For others, the talent is clear and the wider context matters.Both can be true.Kerkez came in as the long-term successor to Andy
  
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