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• Was long-awaited win a turning point for Craig Bellamy?

  02-10-2026 11:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy has won nine of his 23 games in charge of Wales since replacing Rob Page in July 2024 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]A game won, a line drawn.And perhaps the end of Craig Bellamy's summer of discontent.The significance of the victory over Norway was not lost on the Wales head coach.After all, goals from Neco Williams and Dan James – as well as shutting out Erling Haaland – delivered not only Wales' first win in seven games, but their first ever in Nations League A.Indeed, th
  
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• USMNT, Mexico, Canada in focus: Whose men's national team's future is brightest ahead of friendlies?

  02-10-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CONCACAF had a summer at the 2026 World Cup, as tri-hosts Mexico, the United States, and Mexico put out the stage and then showed well, as perceived minnows Haiti, Curacao, and Panama all had their moments despite finishing in the bottom of their groups.Home soil aside, however, there's no question that the North American sides remain the class of the confederation heading into a new four-year World Cup cycle.MORE — USMNT vs Mexico predicted lineupsSheer size plays its part here, no doubt,
  
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• Thomas Tuchel provides Arsenal injury update after England scare

  02-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel provides Arsenal injury update after England scareEzri Konsa Injury Update Gives England and Arsenal Timely BoostEngland have one problem eased before the trip to Croatia. Ezri Konsa is back in training, back in contention and, by the sound of it, back in Thomas Tuchel’s thinking for Saturday.Konsa had missed England’s 2-0 win over the Czech Republic after suffering a minor issue in the aftermath of the 3-2 defeat to Spain, a match he started. It was enough to keep him
  
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• Barcelona Await UEFA Review After Real Madrid Sends Negreira Documents

  02-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Await UEFA Review After Real Madrid Sends Negreira DocumentsUEFA has announced an investigation into Barcelona after receiving substantial documents from Real Madrid concerning the Negreira case, according to Managing Madrid’s report on Thursday, October 1. The governing body says its Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors will assess the material as part of an ongoing review; the announcement establishes neither wrongdoing by Barcelona nor a sanction.The case involves José Ma
  
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• ‘We will have to be strong again’ – Chelsea boss Bompastor mindful of West Ham’s threats

  02-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We will have to be strong again’ – Chelsea boss Bompastor mindful of West Ham’s threatsChelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor says that her side will need to put in another strong performance when they travel to West Ham United this weekend.The Blues travel to The Chigwell Construction Stadium to take on The Hammers in their latest Barclays Women’s Super League match.When speaking to the media in the pre-match press conference, Chelsea boss Bompastor highlighted the da
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bournemouth Forward: Is He Worth The Fight?

  02-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bournemouth Forward: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, The Sun mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are locked in a three-way battle for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi. It has been claimed that Spurs have to compete with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to land the French attacker next year.Kroupi’s Impressive Numbers In The Premier League Last SeasonKroupi enjoyed a decent run of form at the English club in
  
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• Gasperini: “I came to Roma to build something new.”

  02-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: “I came to Roma to build something new.”Gian Piero Gasperini spoke from the Trento Sports Festival. From individuals to his relationship with the fans, through memories and the future. On his arrival in Rome: “Everyone was eagerly awaiting my first training session, especially me, who was embarking on a new adventure, but also the players who arrived extremely well-prepared, perhaps even a little fearful of my preparation. The first thing I expressed? To go and get t
  
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• England’s Manchester City players worried about future after club’s guilty verdict, Thomas Tuchel says

  02-10-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel says Manchester City’s England players are anxious following their club’s guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial rules, but he would still select them even if the club suffers relegation.City face an uncertain future after an independent panel found them guilty of severe financial breaches, though they have appealed, claiming to hold "irrefutable evidence" of their innocence.The issue has unfolded during the international window, with City members Marc Gu
  
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• Liverpool have found their own Declan Rice

  02-10-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have found their own Declan RiceLiverpool are currently sixth in the Premier League. So far, the Anfield outfit are seven games into the 2026-27 season across all competitions and, for now, they're still unbeaten.Obviously, since Andoni Iraola was only appointed in July, there are still a couple of teething problems that need to be solved but, once they're done and out of the way, things should be able to run a lot smoother.However, some of these problems can't just be fixed overnight
  
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• Roma CEO John Galantic: “Roma has always been my passion.”

  02-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma CEO John Galantic: “Roma has always been my passion.”Roma CEO John Galantic spoke at the Trento Sports Festival. The Giallorossi manager addressed a wide range of topics, from his relationship with the Friedkins to news about the new stadium in Pietralata. On his early days in Rome: “My adventure began on the first day of training camp in Wales. I threw myself into the busy transfer market, with a demanding colleague by my side (Gasperini, ed.). It was a baptism of fire. A
  
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• Watch: Clinical NI hold two-goal lead over Ukraine at half-time

  02-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine 0-2 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Ciaron Brown bundles in first Northern Ireland goal and Isaac Price adds secondWatch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Watch: Clinical NI hold two-goal lead over Ukraine at half-time
  
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• Watch: Clinical NI hold two-goal lead over Ukraine

  02-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine 0-2 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Ciaron Brown bundles in first Northern Ireland goal and Isaac Price adds secondWatch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Watch: Clinical NI hold two-goal lead over Ukraine
  
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• Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection

  02-10-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which led to the Premier League investigation into Manchester City is set to lose his witness protection despite his fears he could be assassinated.Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto released a tranche of confidential football documents, including emails and financial records relating to the English Premier League side.In 2018, he shared documents with German magazine Der Spiegel, which used them for investigations into City's finances and alle
  
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• Liverpool dealt blow in hopes of landing midfielder in January

  02-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool dealt blow in hopes of landing midfielder in JanuaryLiverpool Transfer Latest as Bournemouth Resist January Moves for Alex Scott, Rayan and Eli Junior KroupiLiverpool’s recruitment picture is beginning to sharpen ahead of January, and one potential route now looks particularly difficult. According to BBC Sport, Bournemouth have no intention of opening the door to mid-season departures for Alex Scott, Rayan or Eli Junior Kroupi, three names who have been increasingly discussed in
  
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• Door 'shut' on Barrow captain Williams returning

  02-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MJ Williams joined Barrow from MK Dons in January 2025 [Getty Images]Barrow manager Adam Murray says the door is currently "shut" on captain MJ Williams getting back into the team.Williams was named as skipper ahead of the season by Murray, and started in seven of their first eight matches.But the 30-year-old midfielder was sent-off in the defeat to Solihull Moors on 15 September for two yellow cards and he has not played since.In the subsequent three matches, Barrow have won them all to climb i
  
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• Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Talented Defender: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?

  02-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Talented Defender: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on Benfica defender Tomas Araujo. It has been mentioned that the Blues would have to compete with Manchester United in the race to land the Portuguese talent next year.Araujo’s Decent Form In Portuguese FootballAraujo has enjoyed a good run of form at the Portuguese club this season as he has put in a handful of i
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign Bayern Munich defender

  02-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign Bayern Munich defenderTottenham Transfer News: Kim Min-jae Interest Grows as Bayern Munich Weigh SaleTottenham’s search for defensive authority could yet lead them back towards Kim Min-jae, with TeamTalk reporting that Bayern Munich are prepared to consider a sale if the conditions are right. The South Korea international remains under contract until 2028, yet his place in the pecking order has shifted and that has naturally alerted a number of clu
  
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• Liverpool eyeing move for 'excellent' midfielder, it's not Lamine Camara

  02-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eyeing move for 'excellent' midfielder, it's not Lamine CamaraSince the summer transfer window shut at the start of September, Liverpool have been linked with many new players. Obviously, deals for new players to make the switch to Anfield can't be struck until the window opens up again but, the fact that Liverpool are building up their shortlist of potential targets is encouraging.Over the summer, it felt like Richard Hughes didn't really have much of a plan to replace Mohamed Salah a
  
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• Watch: Price adds second for NI in dream start against Ukraine

  02-10-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine 0-2 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Ciaron Brown bundles in first Northern Ireland goal and Isaac Price adds secondWatch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Watch: Price adds second for NI in dream start against Ukraine
  
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• Newcastle United Hand Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Coventry Clash: Should Jaissle Keep His Academy Star Out?

  02-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United Hand Fresh Injury Blow Ahead Of Coventry Clash: Should Jaissle Keep His Academy Star Out?Newcastle United have received an unwanted injury concern after Lewis Miley withdrew from the England Under-21 squad following an injury during training. The 20-year-old midfielder has returned to Tyneside for further medical assessment, giving Matthias Jaissle another fitness issue to monitor during the international break.Newcastle United face another concern over Lewis MileyAccording to a
  
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• Barcelona see 20-year-old Premier League striker as a future target; remain in contact with his camp

  02-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona see 20-year-old Premier League striker as a future target; remain in contact with his campWith FC Barcelona scouring the market for a new centre-forward this past summer, the name of Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth emerged as a potential target.The 20-year-old French forward was coming on the back of an impressive debut campaign in the Premier League and was seen as a good, long-term fit by the Blaugrana.As it became clear that Julian Alvarez would not arrive, the Catalans even co
  
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• Rangers Face Premier League Raid After Celtic Double: Should McInnes Break The Bank To Keep His Defensive Star?

  02-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers Face Premier League Raid After Celtic Double: Should McInnes Break The Bank To Keep His Defensive Star?Rangers could face a significant contract dilemma involving Dujon Sterling, with several Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring his performances at Ibrox.According to an exclusive report from Mick Brown in Football Insider, English top-flight sides are considering moves for the versatile defender after his recent displays caught the attention of scouts. Former Manchester United chie
  
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• Watch: Brown bundles in first NI goal against Ukraine

  02-10-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B2Ukraine 0-0 Northern Ireland (19:45 BST)Watch live on BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayerListen on BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC SoundsThree changes for NI as Morrison, Devlin and Spencer start Watch: Brown bundles in first NI goal against Ukraine
  
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• NWSL Week 23: Hopkins hat-trick spurs Kansas City, Seattle jumps back into playoff picture

  02-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NWSL Week 23: Hopkins hat-trick spurs Kansas City, Seattle jumps back into playoff pictureJess Fishlock is ageless, and Angel City just keeps rising up the table. Ashley Sanchez equaled the league’s season scoring record, Gotham extends the lead at the top, and there is a new challenger in second. Denver’s playoff hopes took a hard hit, while three other sides were officially eliminated from the playoff chase.Portland earned a draw late, while suddenly reeling North Carolina find the
  
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• Numbers don’t lie: Real Madrid have plenty of room for improvement across the pitch

  02-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Numbers don’t lie: Real Madrid have plenty of room for improvement across the pitchReal Madrid’s season, under the returning Jose Mourinho, has not started as expected at the club. In terms of results, eight matches have produced six wins one draw and two defeats in all competitions. Both losses have come in La Liga (five wins), leading to the Merengues occupying the fourth place in the table.Meanwhile, arch-rivals Barcelona have maintained a perfect winning record riding on their re
  
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• Ninja A-League preview: Adelaide United undergo squad overhaul after historic back-to-back Finals

  02-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ninja A-League preview: Adelaide United undergo squad overhaul after historic back-to-back FinalsThe longest off-season in the world is nearly over. The Ninja A-League gets underway on Saturday, 17th October.If you need a catch up on what’s been happening since Melbourne City lifted the title back in May, fear not. Her Football Hub has got you covered.Here’s our club-by-club preview, and like all good alphabetical previews, we’re starting with A.Adelaide United 2026/27 A-League
  
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• Liverpool wonderkid proves he's ready to start for Andoni Iraola

  02-10-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool wonderkid proves he's ready to start for Andoni IraolaLiverpool have always been known for having a lot of talent among their ranks. Of course, there have been times when their performances have been a bit ropey but, they've always managed to find a way to get back to their best.Thanks to Jurgen Klopp, the Reds have got a solid base for their team and, although they finished fifth in the Premier League when managed by Arne Slot last term, Andoni Iraola's recent appointment seems to hav
  
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• Manchester City Forward Is In Talks With Barcelona: Can Maresca Afford To Lose Him?

  02-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Forward Is In Talks With Barcelona: Can Maresca Afford To Lose Him?In a recent post on X, journalist John Jesus revealed that Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is in talks with Barcelona. It is understood that the Catalan club are working on a deal to sign the Norway international from the Mancunian club in the future.Haaland’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueHaaland has enjoyed a good run of form at Man City in this campaign so far as he has produced a series of
  
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• Liverpool set for massive injury boost with star set to return this month

  02-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set for massive injury boost with star set to return this monthGiovanni Leoni Liverpool Return: Reds Receive Major Injury BoostLiverpool supporters have waited more than a year to see Giovanni Leoni back among his teammates. Now, finally, there is a genuine sense that the Italian defender’s long rehabilitation is entering its final stage.According to reporting by Gregg Evans of The Athletic, Leoni is expected to return to full training during the week commencing 12 October. That
  
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• Sunderland Forward Is On The Radar Of Juventus: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?

  02-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Forward Is On The Radar Of Juventus: Should Le Bris Cash In On Him?In a recent report, Calciomercato claimed that Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey is on the radar of Juventus. It has been mentioned that the Turin giants are eyeing a move to sign the Dutch striker from the Black Cats next year.Brobbey’s Impressive Record In English FootballBrobbey has made an impressive start to the Premier League campaign after he produced a string of decent displays for them in the final third.
  
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