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• Was penalty for Williamson handball correct call?

  01-10-2026 16:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]By now, you will likely have seen Leah Williamson's bizarre error that resulted in Arsenal letting a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 with Paris FC on Wednesday in the Women's Champions League.With the Gunners leading 2-1 late on, England captain Williamson stopped a short goal-kick with her hand - believing it had not been taken - only for a penalty being awarded to the hosts, scored by Maeline Mendy.While Arsenal felt hard done to, the guidance on such incidents state that the decision to a
  
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• Arsenal Are Set To Rival Tottenham Hotspur For This Bundesliga Winger: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?

  04-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Set To Rival Tottenham Hotspur For This Bundesliga Winger: Should Arteta Snap Him Up?In a recent report, Fussball News revealed that Arsenal are set to rival Tottenham Hotspur for Red Bull Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa. It has been mentioned that the Gunners and Spurs are leading the race ahead of Aston Villa and Newcastle United for the Norway international.Nusa’s Good Form In The BundesligaNusa has made a decent start to this Bundesliga campaign as he has put in a handful of im
  
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• Sunderland Given An Opportunity To Sign This Former Chelsea Midfielder: Should Le Bris Get Him On Board?

  04-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland Given An Opportunity To Sign This Former Chelsea Midfielder: Should Le Bris Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Sunderland have been given an opportunity to sign AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. It has been claimed that the Black Cats are set to rival Tottenham Hotspur, Coventry City, Newcastle United, Everton, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham in the race to sign the English talent next year.Loftus-Cheek’s Impressive F
  
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• Liverpool plan opportunistic move for injured Brighton forward

  04-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool plan opportunistic move for injured Brighton forwardLiverpool spent the final days of the summer transfer window pursuing a deal for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh. Currently injured the 22-year-old Gambian right winger was looked at as a solid option to replace Mohamed Salah in the long term.Owing to the cost of the deal however Andoni Iraola and former sporting director Richard Hughes opted to go for other targets instead.Liverpool watch Kaoru MitomaThe wings were fortified by the s
  
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• Report: Arsenal could finally solve striker problem with £50m deal

  04-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal could finally solve striker problem with £50m dealIgor Matanovic transfer race gathers pace as Arsenal step up Freiburg striker checksArsenal’s search for greater cutting edge appears to be widening, with Igor Matanovic now emerging as a serious name in Premier League recruitment discussions. According to Caught Offside, the north London club are making “regular checks” on the SC Freiburg forward, with Manchester United and Chelsea also firmly in the mix.T
  
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• Mancini: ‘Italy make changes, biggest mistake against Turkiye’

  04-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Italy make changes, biggest mistake against Turkiye’Roberto Mancini confirms big Italy changes in their Nations League, while standing up for Turkiye coach Vincenzo Montella. ‘The biggest mistake would be thinking it’ll be easy.’It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The new international calendar means this will be the fourth game in the space of two weeks, a longer spell of time together, but also one
  
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• Liverpool considering move for €65m-rated Premier League star

  04-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool considering move for €65m-rated Premier League starLiverpool Monitor €65m Michael Kayode as Premier League Rivals Join Transfer RaceLiverpool are reportedly keeping a close eye on Brentford defender Michael Kayode, with the Italy international emerging as a potential option as Andoni Iraola considers the long term shape of his squad.According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have placed the 22 year old at the “top of their watchlist”, although Arsenal, Tottenham Hotsp
  
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• WSL: Man City top table after thrilling win over Arsenal - reaction

  04-10-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 4-2 Arsenal - Hemp (2), Casparij and Shaw for hostsBaum and Russo twice put Gunners in frontResult leaves Arsenal 10 points off lead in 10th placeEarlier, Chelsea temporarily went top after big win at West HamRampant London City go second after thrashing Tottenham 6-1Brighton 5-1 Charlton; Everton 2-1 Birmingham; Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace WSL: Man City top table after thrilling win over Arsenal - reaction
  
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• 🚨 Netherlands & Serbia name XIs for Nations League battle

  04-10-2026 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Netherlands & Serbia name XIs for Nations League battleIt's still the early days of Xavi Hernández's tenure as top boss in the Netherlands, but there have been signs of promise under the Spain and Barcelona legend, with Oranje welcoming Serbia to Philips Stadion as they look to stay ahead of rivals Germany.
  The Netherlands come into their second meeting with Orlovi having yet to taste defeat in Group 2 play, having already beaten Serbia in a 2-1 affair in Belgrade on 27
  
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• Real Madrid superstar’s recovery routine sparks speculation amid Mourinho’s rules

  04-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar’s recovery routine sparks speculation amid Mourinho’s rulesKylian Mbappe has been the standout performer for Real Madrid this season, but the Frenchman is currently sidelined after picking up a knee injury on international duty.The striker has been carrying out his recovery away from Madrid, a decision that has raised a few eyebrows.And it has led to some drawing a link with Jose Mourinho’s recent comments on player conduct.Mbappe’s recovery away fro
  
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• Barella: ‘I need more Italy goals, Mancini helps players feel peace’

  04-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barella: ‘I need more Italy goals, Mancini helps players feel peace’Nicolò Barella insists he is ‘lacking a few goals’ for Italy and outlines how Roberto Mancini has helped the Nazionale prepare for the match with Turkiye.It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).This has been a mixed bag for the Azzurri under the second Mancini era, as it started with a dismal 2-0 defeat at home to Belgium, but then they crushed T
  
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• NI team will 'have bumps along the road' - O'Neill

  04-10-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is confident his side can deal with growing expectations.The team will conclude their first international window back in the second tier of the Uefa Nations League against Georgia at Windsor Park on Monday night having already taken seven points from the first three games. Friday night's 3-0 victory over Ukraine in Slovakia kept them top of Group B2 at the halfway point, raising hopes of not just playing in League A for the first time, but also securing t
  
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• WSL: Man City twice come from behind to beat Arsenal in thriller - reaction

  04-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 4-2 Arsenal - Hemp (2), Casparijj and Shaw for hostsBaum and Russo twice put Gunners in frontResult leaves Arsenal 10 points off lead in 10th placeEarlier, Chelsea temporarily went top after big win at West HamRampant London City go second after thrashing Tottenham 6-1Brighton 5-1 Charlton; Everton 2-1 Birmingham; Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace WSL: Man City twice come from behind to beat Arsenal in thriller - reaction
  
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• Barcelona leads Europe’s top five leagues in this key metric after dream start to the season

  04-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona leads Europe’s top five leagues in this key metric after dream start to the seasonBarcelona’s attacking firepower is the talk of the town in club football this season, and rightfully so given the explosive results they have produced week in and week out.Massive tests await the team after the break, but if the progress of the season so far is taken into account, the Catalans have been simply immaculate.With Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in sensational form and the likes of Antho
  
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• Mancini: ‘Kean out for Italy, cannot underestimate Turkiye’

  04-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini: ‘Kean out for Italy, cannot underestimate Turkiye’Moise Kean has left the Italy camp due to injury, so Roberto Mancini hints Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca ‘could start’ against Turkiye tomorrow.It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).The Azzurri started the Nations League group with a 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, then won 4-1 in Bursa before the 1-1 draw with France at the Stade de France.There were reports
  
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• ‘It was painful’ – Former Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribéry reflects on disappointment upon being denied the 2013 Ballon d’Or

  04-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘It was painful’ – Former Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribéry reflects on disappointment upon being denied the 2013 Ballon d’OrThe history of the Ballon d’Or is fraught with controversy. Franck Ribéry, for his part, would certainly have preferred not to be among those caught up in it. For thirteen years on from seeing the legendary award slip through his fingers, the former Bayern Munich player still carries a wound that will probably never heal. He mak
  
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• Renato Gaúcho vows at Grêmio: we'll definitely improve

  04-10-2026 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renato Gaúcho vows at Grêmio: we'll definitely improveGrêmio coach Renato Gaúcho gave an interview to Grêmio TV and promised the team would improve for the final stretch of the season.Grêmio is in 17th place, in the relegation zone, with 29 points. The gap to Vasco, the first team above the drop zone, is two points."We will definitely improve, and we have improved in every aspect as well. A football player gets a lot from the club. So, what I demand from the
  
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• Real Madrid interest threatens Liverpool deal for homegrown defender

  04-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid interest threatens Liverpool deal for homegrown defenderLiverpool are making big changes to their backline. At the end of this season they may well be saying goodbye to Virgil van Dijk - as well as Joe Gomez. The process of replenishing the centre-back stocks has been ongoing over the last year or so.Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet are the headline arrivals - but others including Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Mor Talla Ndiaye have also arrived.It looks as though Liverpool’s future in de
  
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• Journalist reveals Real Madrid wanted to sell club captain in the summer

  04-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist reveals Real Madrid wanted to sell club captain in the summerThe summer was a very eventful one from Real Madrid’s perspective, especially given how the club entered the market with a real sense of purpose.Keen on setting the record straight after two trophy-less seasons, Los Blancos were active from the get-go in terms of securing new signings, and brought in some very big names.Concurrently, the men in white also facilitated some departures from the club including those of Dav
  
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• WSL: Hemp gives Man City lead in high-scoring thriller with Arsenal

  04-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2-2 Arsenal - Baum puts visitors in frontDeflected Hemp strike levels matters Russo bends Gunners back into lead straight after half-timeCasparijj scores fine equaliser before Hemp makes it 3-2Earlier, Chelsea went top after big win at West HamRampant London City go second after thrashing Tottenham 6-1Brighton 5-1 Charlton; Everton 2-1 Birmingham; Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace WSL: Hemp gives Man City lead in high-scoring thriller with Arsenal
  
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• Barcelona, Juventus among clubs interested in a 2027 move for Manchester United forward – report

  04-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona, Juventus among clubs interested in a 2027 move for Manchester United forward – reportBarcelona missing out on top target Julian Alvarez in the summer has turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as Raphinha has flourished in a number nine role this season.But that doesn’t mean the Catalans are ready to operate without a traditional striker for the foreseeable future and are still keeping tabs on Alvarez.Barcelona are also looking out for other options in the transfer marke
  
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• “It’s great to see” – Former World Cup winner is a huge fan of this Liverpool star

  04-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “It’s great to see” – Former World Cup winner is a huge fan of this Liverpool starJeremy Jacquet Underlines Liverpool Promise with France BreakthroughJeremy Jacquet is no longer a prospect flying under the radar. After a sharp, composed start to life at Liverpool, the young centre-back has now taken that form onto the international stage, and the reaction in France has been immediate. Two strong displays over the break have pushed him into a different bracket.The biggest
  
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• WSL: Substitute Casparijj levels with first touch for Man City against Arsenal

  04-10-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2-2 Arsenal - Baum puts visitors in frontDeflected Hemp strike levels matters Russo bends Gunners back into lead straight after half-timeCasparijj scores fine equaliserEarlier, Chelsea went top after big win at West HamRampant London City go second after thrashing Tottenham 6-1Brighton 5-1 Charlton; Everton 2-1 Birmingham; Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace WSL: Substitute Casparijj levels with first touch for Man City against Arsenal
  
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• 🎥 Russo and Casparij exchange belters in Man City-Arsenal WSL showdown 🚀

  04-10-2026 18:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Russo and Casparij exchange belters in Man City-Arsenal WSL showdown 🚀The highly anticipated clash between WSL rivals Manchester City and Arsenal has delivered as advertised on the pitch at the Etihad.
  Coming into today's headline clash, the two sides could not be amidst contrasting situations, with City a perfect four from four to open the 2026/27 campaign while Arsenal have looked a shadow of themselves.But today's offering has already had twists and turns, with England star
  
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• Stramaccioni hope for Italy: ‘Kayode can be best right-back in the world’

  04-10-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stramaccioni hope for Italy: ‘Kayode can be best right-back in the world’Andrea Stramaccioni believes Italy and Brentford talent Michael Kayode ‘can become one of the best right-backs in the world,’ one of many promising young Azzurri players.The Nazionale faltered in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium on Roberto Mancini’s return to the bench, but got back on their feet with a 4-1 victory away to Turkiye and 1-1 draw in France.Now they conclude this break for international dut
  
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• ⚠️ Fans attack bus in Spain, Copa del Rey match suspended; watch

  04-10-2026 18:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Fans attack bus in Spain, Copa del Rey match suspended; watchA match between Atlético Unión Güímar and Sporting de Hortaleza in Spain had to be SUSPENDED after incidents of violence.Supporters of the home team attacked Sporting de Hortaleza’s bus with stones and eggs upon arriving at the stadium.Once inside the stadium, Sporting de Hortaleza’s players refused to take the field due to the lack of police presence.As a result, it will be up to t
  
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• De Rossi has no doubts: “Roma are very strong.”

  04-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Rossi has no doubts: “Roma are very strong.”Daniele De Rossi looks to the Scudetto race and promotes his Roma. Interviewed by La Gazzetta Sportiva, the former midfielder and then coach of the Giallorossi also discussed the Roman side’s current situation in the league. The former Roma captain, asked about his former team’s chances of challenging Inter for the Scudetto, answered without hesitation: “Roma is a very strong team.”In any case, De Rossi isn’
  
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• UEFA Nations League: 2026-27 Nations League, schedule, standings, scores, format

  04-10-2026 18:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The UEFA Nations League 2026-27 tournament is off and running as Portugal aim to win the tournament for a third time. MORE — AFCON qualifying | USMNT upcoming schedulePortugal won it in 2019 and 2025, while France and Spain are the only other nations to win the Nations League. Reigning World Cup champs Spain have lost twice in the final too, once to France and once to Portugal.UEFA Nations League past winners2018-19: Portugal
  2020-21: France
  2022-23: Spain
  2024-25: Portugal2026-27 UEFA Nat
  
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• Gateshead sack Cattermole after poor start

  04-10-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gateshead have sacked manager Lee Cattermole following a poor run of results in the National League.Assistant manager Martin Smith has also left the club, who sit bottom of the league with just four points from their opening 12 games this season.The decision follows Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Worthing - a seventh straight loss in all competitions.Former Sunderland midfielder Cattermole joined The Heed in June on a two-year-deal but oversaw just one win and 11 defeats in his first 14 games in
  
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• Fabregas on Como gut feeling, Conte change from Wenger, focus on ideas

  04-10-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas on Como gut feeling, Conte change from Wenger, focus on ideasCesc Fabregas ‘followed my gut’ on Como, hails Lucas Da Cunha, reveals Antonio Conte at Chelsea ‘made me realise football was changing,’ and wants to ‘lose with my ideas.’The Spaniard was already a star player with Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal, but ended his playing career at Como and went on to a coaching role just months after hanging up his boots.“The Como project started in quite
  
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