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• Watmore follows Beckham & Pele with UN speech

  27-09-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Premier League forward Duncan Watmore swapped the matchday dressing room for international diplomacy after addressing delegates at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.The former Sunderland and Middlesbrough striker took to the stage during Global Health Futures Day to argue that lessons from elite athletic performance should be used to improve everyday public health.The 32-year-old completed a first-class economics degree and a masters while playing 336 times in his 15-year pr
  
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• 'Business as usual' for Man City Women despite Premier League guilty verdicts

  30-09-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andree Jeglertz won the WSL title with Manchester City in his first season [Getty Images]Manchester City manager Andree Jeglertz did not comment on whether he had received assurances that the women's team would not be impacted after the club was found guilty of Premier League financial breaches.Jeglertz, who joined City last summer, said it was "business as usual" and when asked about how the women's team could be affected, added: "I don't want to comment more around that."There were seven quest
  
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• Truro City sign Forest teenager Blake on loan

  30-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zyan Blake has yet to make a first-team appearance for Nottingham Forest [Getty Images]Truro City have signed Nottingham Forest forward Zyan Blake on loan until 1 January.The pacy 18-year-old has yet to make a first team appearance for Forest but waswas named in their squad for the Uefa Europa League tie against FC Porto last season.He is available to play in Truro's FA Cup third qualifying round tie against Cirencester Town on Saturday. Blake comes in after Dominic Johnson-Fisher left the Corni
  
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• Pep Guardiola First Message Since Man City Verdict

  30-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola First Message Since Man City VerdictPep Guardiola Backs Manchester City After Premier League Financial Rules VerdictPep Guardiola has responded after Manchester City were found guilty on all charges connected to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules across a nine-season period, offering an unambiguous public show of support for the club.Guardiola, who left Manchester City in the summer, broke his silence with a message aimed directly at supporters. The timing mattered.
  
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• Lazio confirm Gudmundsson dislocated shoulder on international duty

  30-09-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio confirm Gudmundsson dislocated shoulder on international dutyLazio confirm that Albert Gudmundsson has been diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder on international duty with Iceland, while Danilo Cataldi has a new muscular issue.The Aquile were concerned when Gudmundsson fell heavily onto his shoulder during an aerial collision in the Nations League match against Estonia on Saturday afternoon.He was forced off the pitch just 30 minutes into the game, and returned to Rome for in-depth medical
  
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• 😱Start of a rift? Jorge Jesus rules out CR7 as a starter

  30-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Start of a rift? Jorge Jesus rules out CR7 as a starterPortugal manager Jorge Jesus defused the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo being left on the bench against Norway, revealing in a press conference that there had been a prior agreement with the star to manage his physical workload during the FIFA window.
  A physical management plan agreed in advanceThe coach explained that, because of the schedule and his knowledge of Ronaldo’s condition after coaching him in Saudi Arab
  
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• Barcelona set to renew 18-year-old La Masia midfielder until 2030 – report

  30-09-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona set to renew 18-year-old La Masia midfielder until 2030 – reportFC Barcelona continue to secure the futures of the young talent coming through the ranks at La Masia, with the next player set to renew his contract being Pedro Rodriguez. Indeed, according to journalist Nil Sola, the Catalan giants are set to renew the teenage midfielder for four years until 2030.A highly-rated talentPedro joined Barcelona in 2019 from Granada at just 11 years old. Since then, he has progressed stea
  
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• Fagioli: ‘My greatest Italy dream is to play at World Cup’

  30-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fagioli: ‘My greatest Italy dream is to play at World Cup’Nicolò Fagioli admits he ‘didn’t expect’ an Italy recall after two years and his ‘greatest dream’ is to play at the World Cup, now that he has gained in confidence and maturity.The 25-year-old had not even received a call-up since the 4-1 win over Israel in October 2024, but was thrown into the starting XI for Monday’s 4-1 victory in Turkiye.That impressive performance could potential
  
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• 😱FA charge Álvaro Arbeloa with improper conduct

  30-09-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱FA charge Álvaro Arbeloa with improper conductThe Football Association (FA) has officially charged Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa with improper conduct following his fiery post-match remarks after the game against Manchester United.
  Accusations of bias against the refereesThe governing body alleges that the Spanish coach acted improperly during his post-match interviews by suggesting alleged bias and casting doubt on the integrity and honesty of the match’s referee.De
  
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• Real Madrid forward not ruling out January loan to Serie A club amid lack of minutes

  30-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward not ruling out January loan to Serie A club amid lack of minutesNew season, same issues for Endrick at Real Madrid as he has found it difficult to break into the team and play regularly.Indeed, the four minutes as a substitute against Elche in La Liga is all the 20-year-old striker has played for Real Madrid in the first eight matches of the season. An untimely pre-season injury ruled him out of the first four games, but he has been called up by Jose Mourinho for the followin
  
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• 'There are rules saying they shouldn't do that' - sports barrister on City ruling

  30-09-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"I do sympathise with a lot of fans here," Yasin Patel, a barrister specialising in sports law, told BBC Radio 5 Live when discussing the Premier League's verdict on the Manchester City charges."But there are rules saying owners shouldn't do that, and if they had done that then they should've been open about it," he added when asked whether the club were simply spending their own money when they breached the Premier League's financial rules."We have to go back a few years, but thos
  
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• Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA over Man Utd referee comments

  30-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa charged by FA over Man Utd referee commentsFulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his comments about refereeing after the 1-1 draw with Manchester United.The charge relates to remarks made by Arbeloa during a post-match interview following the Premier League meeting at Craven Cottage on September 20.The FA alleges that the Spaniard acted improperly by making comments which implied bias and/or questioned t
  
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• Questions about Wales form not unfair - Bellamy

  30-09-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Craig Bellamy was appointed Wales boss on a four-year deal in June 2024[FAW]Craig Bellamy says he accepts that questions will be asked about Wales' form as they prepare for Thursday's Nations League game against Norway in Cardiff.Wales are bottom of League A Group 4 following opening defeats in Portugal and Denmark.It is now three successive losses in total for Wales - and six games without a win - since they thumped North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying last November.Bellamy's side will compl
  
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• What will new call-ups bring to Northern Ireland?

  30-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Both Kess Elmore and Lucy-Jayne Grant qualify for Northern Ireland through eligibility[Getty Images]When Northern Ireland line out against Portugal in their 2027 Women's World Cup play-off, they know they will be the underdogs.That would be the case even if Michael McArdle had a full-strength squad to pick from, but he has had to deal with a lengthy injury list ahead of the first play-off round.However, disappointment for some leads to opportunities for others, and his 23-strong squad as produce
  
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• Spurs Injury Problems Deepen As Dutch Star Leaves Training

  30-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs Injury Problems Deepen As Dutch Star Leaves TrainingTottenham Injury Concern Grows as Jan Paul van Hecke Leaves Netherlands Training EarlyThere is a particular sort of anxiety that arrives with the international break, the sense that a club surrenders control of its most valuable assets and must wait, helplessly, for updates from elsewhere. Tottenham now find themselves in that position again, with Jan Paul van Hecke emerging as the latest fitness concern after cutting short a Netherlands
  
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• Kone reveals what surprised him most about Zidane: ‘He hasn’t lost it’

  30-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone reveals what surprised him most about Zidane: ‘He hasn’t lost it’Roma midfielder Manu Kone has been training under the legendary Zinedine Zidane in the France national team camp over the last week, and says that the 1998 World Cup and Ballon d’Or winner is still showing extraordinary technique behind the scenes in training: ‘He hasn’t lost anything’.Kone was on pre-match media duties in the France camp on Wednesday, ahead of the Nations League clash
  
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• NI Football Fund 'on track' despite judicial review

  30-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says the NI Football Fund is 'on track' despite a legal challenge [Getty Images]Communities minister Gordon Lyons has said the Northern Ireland Football Fund remains "on track" despite an ongoing legal challenge over the process used to select clubs for funding.In September last year, minister Lyons announced that 20 clubs from across Northern Ireland had been successful in reaching the next stage.North Belfast side Crusaders, who compete in the Irish Premiershi
  
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• Bologna and Hellas Verona present new stadium projects for EURO 2032

  30-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bologna and Hellas Verona present new stadium projects for EURO 2032Bologna and Hellas Verona have release plans for new stadium projects, with both hoping to finish in time for hosting duties during EURO 2032.The law changes and extra staff applied to the process, as well as the firm deadline to be ready for the European Championships of 2032, have seen a flurry of activity around new stadium plans.Bologna and Verona hope to host EURO 2032 gamesBOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 09: The teams line up
  
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• Report: Liverpool leading the race to sign South American forward

  30-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool leading the race to sign South American forwardLiverpool Transfer News: Nicolas Scotti Race Points Towards AnfieldLiverpool are being positioned as the front-runners for Defensor Sporting winger Nicolas Scotti, with TeamTalk reporting growing confidence around the Merseyside club’s interest in one of Uruguay’s standout teenage prospects.The 16-year-old is described as a player with a significant future, and the detail around this developing situation is notable. Sco
  
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• Kone: ‘An important match for Italy against France, a complicated period for them’

  30-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kone: ‘An important match for Italy against France, a complicated period for them’Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone has revealed what has surprised him most after getting to work under Zinedine Zidane during the international break, and has warned that Friday night’s Nations League meeting will be an ‘important’ match for a ‘rebuilding’ Italy side.France will host Italy at the Stade de France in the third round of 2026-27 UEFA Nations League group sta
  
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• Real Madrid face problems at centre-back position heading into Villarreal clash

  30-09-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid face problems at centre-back position heading into Villarreal clashOnce the three-week international break comes to an end, Real Madrid will return to competitive action on 10 October with a La Liga game against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu.Having lost their previous match against Atletico Madrid just before the international window, the Merengues know they cannot afford any more slip-ups, having already slipped down to fourth place in the table, four points below leaders FC B
  
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• Gyokeres explains his stance on Arsenal summer sale

  30-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gyokeres explains his stance on Arsenal summer saleViktor Gyokeres has insisted his full focus was on Arsenal over the summer, despite reported transfer interest in him from abroad.Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesViktor Gyokeres has spoken about his personal stance on a potential Arsenal transfer exit over the summer, insisting he was always minded to stay with the Gunners.“Of course, there was a lot of speculation,” Gyokeres said. “But I had a full pre-season, and it f
  
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• Ellis joins York Knights coaching staff

  30-09-2026 16:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gareth Ellis made 127 appearances for Hull FC as a player [Shutterstock]York Knights have appointed Gareth Ellis as assistant head coach to Mark Applegarth.The 45-year-old, who played alongside Applegarth at Wakefield Trinity, had been director of rugby and wellbeing at Hull FC."I'm really looking forward to getting started. It's an exciting time for the club, which has huge potential," the former England international told the club website."I'm excited to be back involved in coaching after spen
  
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• Dundee United 'a real force' in Premiership - Rose

  30-09-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Lachlan Rose believes Dundee United are starting to show they "are a real force" in the Scottish Premiership.Rose, 27, has scored four goals in 10 United appearances and helped the Tangerines amass eight points from their opening seven league games, including four in their past two fixtures.Jim Goodwin's squad are training in Portugal during the international break.And, speaking to club media from their overseas camp, Rose said: "It's all about building. You're building up to that end produ
  
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• Barcelona winger to undergo further tests on Friday following minor injury on national team duty

  30-09-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona winger to undergo further tests on Friday following minor injury on national team dutyRaphinha is on his way back to Barcelona. The Blaugrana captain, arguably the most in-form player at the moment alongside teammate Lamine Yamal, is returning to Catalonia after giving the supporters a significant injury scare.Starting in Brazil’s friendly against Australia earlier this week, the 29-year-old winger was taken off at half-time, following which it was confirmed that he was dealing w
  
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• Juve-Tagliafico, Roma sell-on clause and Koopmeiners-Milan? Today's news 🔥

  30-09-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve-Tagliafico, Roma sell-on clause and Koopmeiners-Milan? Today's news 🔥On the day Darmian chose his team for his return to Serie A, we also learn the recovery timeline for Gudmundsson’s injury. But that’s not all: even without matches, news around Serie A’s biggest clubs never stops.Let’s look at today’s most important stories.Juventus, battle for TagliaficoAs reported by Corriere dello Sport, Juventus remain very interested in Nicolas Tagliafico: the Lyo
  
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• Scaloni confirms Lautaro Martinez in Argentina captaincy group after Messi retirement

  30-09-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scaloni confirms Lautaro Martinez in Argentina captaincy group after Messi retirementArgentina national team head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Inter’s Lautaro Martinez will be among the main captaincy options after Lionel Messi’s upcoming international retirement.Scaloni confirms Lautaro Martinez’s place in Argentina’s leadership hierarchyMessi, 39, is set to bid farewell to international football in one last friendly against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on
  
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• Real Madrid suffer major injury blow as defender ruled out for four months

  30-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid suffer major injury blow as defender ruled out for four monthsReal Madrid have had poor luck with injuries over the last couple of weeks, with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate having been struck down. However, this has been taken to a new level with Raul Asencio, who is facing a significant period on the sidelines.Asencio has not yet played a single minute for Real Madrid this season, having only just returned to full training in the last week after sustaining an injury
  
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• Premier League midfielder leaves door open to Real Madrid transfer: ‘In the future, hopefully’

  30-09-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League midfielder leaves door open to Real Madrid transfer: ‘In the future, hopefully’Speaking in an interview with COPE, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Chema Andres has refused to rule out a future transfer to Real Madrid.The 21-year-old starlet came through the youth ranks at Real Madrid before leaving the club in 2025.Having joined VfB Stuttgart, the Spaniard enjoyed a brilliant debut campaign in Germany, leading to speculations of a possible return to the Santiago
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino delivering on promises as USMNT set for Mexico, Canada tests

  30-09-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The United States men's national team has emerged from the 2026 World Cup in fine fettle, as manager Mauricio Pochetitno is pushing all the right buttons to earn praise from even the deepest skeptics.Pochettino took some big risks in his first action since re-upping for another World Cup cycle, leaving Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie out of the team while calling upon plenty of inexperience and leaning on the player he trusts — some of them far outside the online echo chamber. Any US
  
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