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• Wesley completes recovery, set to start vs Como

  08-10-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wesley completes recovery, set to start vs ComoRoma is preparing for the restart of the season with some good news for Gian Piero Gasperini. Wesley has overcome the muscle problem he suffered during the international break and will be available for the away match against Como, scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at 12:30 PM at the Stadio Sinigaglia. The Brazilian had been sidelined with a right thigh strain, which forced him to miss his international duty.According to Il Tempo, the injury is now
  
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• Arsenal 27yo close to new long-term deal

  09-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 27yo close to new long-term dealDeclan Rice is close to agreeing a new contract with Arsenal, with the Gunners looking to tie him down for the long term.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesSami Mokbel reported for the BBC in midweek that Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term deal with Arsenal, with talks underway since March and the process now at an advanced stage.Mokbel writes that Rice would receive a significant increase on his current £240,000-a-week deal, putting him i
  
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• Mourinho maintains unwavering faith in Real Madrid superstar despite his poor form – report

  09-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho maintains unwavering faith in Real Madrid superstar despite his poor form – reportVinicius Junior may be enduring one of his most difficult starts to a season at Real Madrid, with the Brazilian looking like a pale shadow of his former self.However, his position in Jose Mourinho’s starting line-up remains secure. The Portuguese manager continues to believe in the Brazilian and is determined to help him rediscover his best form.According to AS, Mourinho considers Vinicius an e
  
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• Barcelona captain set to miss Getafe clash, likely to return against Galatasaray

  09-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain set to miss Getafe clash, likely to return against GalatasarayBarcelona have got past the international break without suffering any significant casualties, and the only major worry was the situation of Raphinha who left his national team setup early with a reported injury.The Brazilian star immediately returned to Catalonia where he underwent all required tests, and the reports confirmed a mild knock with a relatively short recovery period.Initially, the player was even expecte
  
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• Break gives Hayen's Burnley a new sense of positivity

  09-10-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley boss Nicky Hayen has said the extended three-week international break has enabled his squad to adopt a positive mindset as they return to Championship action hoping to turn their form around.The Clarets are without a win this season and missed the chance to head into the international break with a much-needed victory when they conceded a late equaliser against Derby last month.Burnley's lack of form extends into last season, with their most recent victory in 90 minutes coming against Cry
  
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• PODCAST | Matchday 5 predictions – Augsburg to shock Bayern Munich? Cologne vs. Gladbach

  09-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PODCAST | Matchday 5 predictions – Augsburg to shock Bayern Munich? Cologne vs. GladbachMatchday 5 in the Bundesliga promises to be an exciting one with Borussia Dortmund’s curtain-raiser against Werder Bremen on Friday night preceding Bayern Munich’s trip to neighbouring Augsburg, who are flying high under Manuel Baum.In the Topspiel, RB Leipzig host Eintracht Frankfurt before bottom side Borussia Mönchengladbach travel to Cologne on Sunday in the season’s first Rhe
  
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• Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca

  09-10-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has won each of his first five Premier League games in charge of Manchester City [Getty Images]Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.Maresca reiterated his faith in the club's owners and belief that they will win their appeal against the verdict during a news conference on Friday dominated by questions on the matter.The Italian
  
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• Real Madrid want to sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay

  09-10-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid want to sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominayReal Madrid are interested in signing Napoli star Scott McTominay (Il Mattino).Madrid are looking to strengthen their midfield after an underwhelming start to the 2026-27 season.Los Blancos have slipped down to fourth in the La Liga standings after losing two of their seven games, including a painful 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid.McTominay’s contract at Napoli expires in 2028, and he would probably jump at the chance to sign for Mad
  
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• Official: Roma and Everton owners Friedkin open to Premier League club’s sale

  09-10-2026 12:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Roma and Everton owners Friedkin open to Premier League club’s saleThe Friedkin Group, owners of both Roma and Everton, say they are ‘exploring new investment options’ for the Toffees, ‘including the potential sale of a controlling interest.’The Friedkin Group is open to selling Premier League side Everton.“The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton Football Club, including the potential sale of a controlling interest,”
  
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• He’ll be a ‘great’ coach: High praise for ex-Juventus and Italy defender Barzagli

  09-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He’ll be a ‘great’ coach: High praise for ex-Juventus and Italy defender BarzagliItaly U21 boss Silvio Baldini predicts his assistant Andrea Barzagli, a former Juventus and Italy defender, is ‘truly’ talented and ‘will have a great career as a coach, if he finds a good sporting director.’Baldini spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport after securing qualification for the U21 Euros, to be played next year.Fiorentina midfielder Cher Ndour grabbed headlines after Ita
  
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• What Italy need to do to be seeded for the Euro 2028 qualifying draw

  09-10-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  What Italy need to do to be seeded for the Euro 2028 qualifying drawItaly’s results in the 2026-27 Nations League group phase will affect not only the FIFA Ranking but also the draw for the 2028 Euro qualifying.Italy have faced Turkiye twice, and Belgium and France in the opening four games of the 2026-27 Nations League.After the first four rounds, the Azzurri remain confident they will finish in the top two. Bookmakers on new betting sites still see the Azzurri as genuine quarter-fin
  
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• Defiant Enzo Maresca makes Man City vow after Premier League guilty verdict

  09-10-2026 12:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has claimed there is no club in the world he would rather be at than Manchester City and said he would still have joined them even if they had already been found guilty of 114 charges of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules.The City manager mounted a defence of his club by insisting he trusts them and that they will win their appeal against the verdict and the Italian hinted he could even remain at City if they are relegated to League One as a punishment.Enzo Maresca
  
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• Real Madrid youngster ready to challenge for midfield place as Mourinho considers new option – report

  09-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster ready to challenge for midfield place as Mourinho considers new option – reportWith the international break coming to an end and Real Madrid preparing to resume club action, Jose Mourinho has important decisions to make in midfield.Thiago Pitarch seems ready to take the next step in his Los Blancos career, with the young midfielder prepared to compete for a place in Mourinho’s midfield.According to MARCA, Pitarch is now fully ready to challenge for opportunities
  
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• Milan focus on new contracts for Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic as Cardinale returns

  09-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan focus on new contracts for Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic as Cardinale returnsGerry Cardinale will outline a strategy with Milan directors as the Rossoneri prepare for contract extension talks with Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot and Strahinja Pavlovic, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.Milan are prepared to offer new contracts to three of their key players: Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic.Milan ready to resume talks over Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic contract extensionsITALY – SEPTEMBER
  
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• Jose Mourinho revisits Real Madrid return and renews focus on Negreira case

  09-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho revisits Real Madrid return and renews focus on Negreira caseAfter going the last two seasons without winning any major piece of silverware, Real Madrid decided to bet on a tried and tested manager to lead their next project, i.e., Jose Mourinho, who returned to the Merengue club 13 years after ending his first stint with the Spanish club.The Portuguese manager has had quite a mixed start to his second chapter with Los Blancos, but there is still a lot of reason for optimism going
  
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• Andoni Iraola ready to unleash striker, might be better than Alexander Isak

  09-10-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola ready to unleash striker, might be better than Alexander IsakAndoni Iraola looks ready to unleash a Liverpool striker. He may be an even better fit than Alexander Isak.Alexander Isak has an injury. The Swede returned early from international duty, which was always a worrying sign as it suggested the problem was one that no one could afford to take a chance on.Sweden had a couple of fixtures left in the international break but didn’t feel Isak could play a role in any of them.
  
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• Parma vs Inter: Provedel Return Signals Goalkeeper Rotation

  09-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Parma vs Inter: Provedel Return Signals Goalkeeper RotationIvan Provedel is reportedly set to make his Inter debut against Parma at San Siro on Saturday, as Cristian Chivu prepares to rotate his goalkeepers across the next two matches.Football Italia, citing Calciomercato.com, reports that Josep Martinez is expected to rest after starting every competitive match for the Nerazzurri so far this season. The selection is not being presented as a confirmed change in hierarchy.Provedel arrived from La
  
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• Malen: ‘I didn’t feel important’ at Aston Villa, Gasperini ‘will never lie’

  09-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen: ‘I didn’t feel important’ at Aston Villa, Gasperini ‘will never lie’Roma star Donyell Malen admits he ‘didn’t feel important’ at Aston Villa, but he’s impressed by the way Gian Piero Gasperini ‘manages’ the players: ‘You know he’ll never lie to you about anything.’Malen, the current Serie A top-goal scorer with six goals in five games, spoke to Corriere dello Sport about his time at the Stadio Olimpic
  
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• Today’s Papers – Milan want two new signings, Malen praises Gasperini

  09-10-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Milan want two new signings, Malen praises GasperiniLa Gazzetta dello SportMilan want twoThe defender Gonçalo Inácio is on target, as is Endrick. Cardinale arrives for renewals: Pulisic, Rabiot and Pavlovic.Inter, here’s SpenceParma arrive, and the English winger is the extra manJuve, Nico says yesSpalletti’s green light: Gonzalez signs until 2030Gasp and Cesc chasing goalsComo pounce on Camello. Roma pushing for KvernadzeCorriere dello Spor
  
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• Cologne’s Mikey Moore relishing Rhein derby against Gladbach: ‘I’m really looking forward to it’

  09-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne’s Mikey Moore relishing Rhein derby against Gladbach: ‘I’m really looking forward to it’Cologne’s Mikey Moore has plenty of derby experience, having played in six Old Firm derbies for Rangers against Celtic, and being in the squad for parent club Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby against Arsenal. Now, though, the youngster is gearing up for his first Rhein derby when the Billy Goats host bottom side Borussia Mönchengladbach.Captaining England
  
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• 5 injured Arsenal players pictured back in training

  09-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  5 injured Arsenal players pictured back in trainingArsenal have received a boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League return against Leeds United, with a number of injured players now back in training.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal have been back in training following the international break, and there were a few welcome faces taking part in the session on Thursday.Injured defensive trio Ben White, Piero Hincapie, and Cristhian Mosquera were all involved, a significant boost considering the do
  
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• What could Rangers' 2012 demise tell us about Man City's uncertain future?

  09-10-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rangers were placed in the fourth tier of Scottish football in 2012 while Ally McCoist was manager [Getty Images]In the wake of Manchester City's unprecedented guilty verdict, the scramble to source similar situations to help shed light on what could come next continues.But finding a direct comparison has been a struggle because of that very word: unprecedented.Some have attempted to draw parallels with the demise of Rangers in 2012 as an ominous, dark cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Premier
  
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• Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg set for two-week absence

  09-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg set for two-week absenceOlympique de Marseille will be without midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (31) for two weeks after he sustained an injury while away on international duty. It hasn’t been a good international window for Marseille, who have lost several players to injury. Derek Cornelius, injured while away with the Canada national team, is not expected to feature again in 2026 after sustaining a hip injury. Amine Gouiri and Himad Abdellli also s
  
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• Mourinho calls criticism of Mbappe 'ridiculous'

  09-10-2026 11:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe is back in training with Real Madrid this week [Getty Images]Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has defended Kylian Mbappe over his activities during the international break - describing criticism as "ridiculous".France captain Mbappe withdrew from international duty after picking up an injury against Turkey on 25 September. He later shared images on social media at a Paris Fashion Week event and also riding a bicycle - something Mourinho had previously said was against his rules."When it com
  
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• Newcastle United interested in move for 27-year-old midfielder

  09-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United interested in move for 27-year-old midfielderPhoto IMAGOTransfer Latest as Newcastle United and Everton Track Galatasaray MidfielderNewcastle United’s long-running interest in Gabriel Sara appears to be alive once again, with fresh reporting from Webaslan indicating that the Galatasaray midfielder remains firmly on the radar in England.Gabriel Sara, 27, has been a prominent figure for Galatasaray and his profile continues to appeal to clubs looking for quality, versatility
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool keen on January move for Barcelona star

  09-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool keen on January move for Barcelona starLiverpool closing in on Marc Bernal transfer as midfield rebuild gathers paceLiverpool are advancing their midfield planning ahead of the January window, with growing indications that Marc Bernal is firmly on the club’s radar. Credit for the original report goes to Juan Jesus, who states that the Reds are ‘very’ interested in the Barcelona midfielder and have not ruled out a move in the winter market.There is a broade
  
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• ‘I know that it isn’t over’ – Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta on his France career

  09-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I know that it isn’t over’ – Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta on his France careerJean-Philippe Mateta (29) has toldRMC Sportthat his career with the France national team is “not over”. The Crystal Palace forward made Didier Deschamps’ Bleus squad for last summer’s FIFA World Cup but, due to injury, was not part of Zinédine Zidane’s first squad. Mateta was a squad player for France during the World Cup. Whilst he will not b
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Enzo Maresca questioned for the first time since Man City verdict

  09-10-2026 11:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Enzo Maresca questioned for the first time since Man City verdictEnzo Maresca has insisted he has complete faith in Manchester City as the club continues to contest the findings of an independent commission into alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.The City manager addressed the issue for the first time at a press conference on Friday, following the announcement of the commission's verdict during the international break.City have denied wrongdoing and are pursui
  
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• A fair and just ruling or Eckert's great escape?

  09-10-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]72+ EFL podcast host and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff feels Tonda Eckert "got off very, very lightly" after being handed a six-week suspended ban for his role in Spygate.Southampton have already been heavily punished after being found guilty of spying, suffering expulsion from last season's Championship play-off final and taking a four point penalty into their new campaign.Have the club been punished enough? Or should Eckert have faced a bigger consequence individually?Hav
  
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• In-form Carpenter aims to advance England case by outshining Furbank

  09-10-2026 11:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In-form Sale full-back Joe Carpenter admits part of him is focused on outshining Harlequins' George Furbank this weekend in an attempt to force his way back into the England reckoning.Only Exeter wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has beaten more defenders in the first two rounds of the Prem this season, as Carpenter has shown a keen attacking edge.Furbank was England's first-choice full-back this summer before an appendicitis sidelined him for last summer's Nations Championship, while Carpenter has not
  
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