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• Why the Black Country derby means so much to Wolves and West Brom

  19-09-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto (left) faces his first Black Country derby, opposite number James Morrison has played in five of them [Getty Images]Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion. The Black Country derby. A fixture that goes back to the very dawn of English footballing time itself.Now it's back as a league fixture for the first time in more than five years, and in front of fans at Molineux since 2012.It was first contested as a league game in December 1888 - the very first season
  
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• Report: Bournemouth set mammoth €80 million asking price for Real Madrid midfield target

  05-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bournemouth set mammoth €80 million asking price for Real Madrid midfield targetReal Madrid have been handed a clear indication of what it would take to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Premier League club valuing the England international at around €80 million, according to Bernabeu Digital.Real Madrid have been monitoring the midfield market, and Scott has emerged as one of the names being considered for a potential move in 2027, although no offer has been mad
  
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• England name Rugby League World Cup squad as Brian McDermott makes big Mikey Lewis call

  05-10-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikey Lewis has been included in England’s 23-man squad for this month’s Rugby League World Cup in Australia, despite experiencing a frustrating conclusion to the Super League season.Hull KR’s former Man of Steel suffered fitness and disciplinary troubles towards the end of the campaign, which saw defending champions Rovers eliminated in the first round of the play-offs.However, Lewis was selected over rival half-back Jake Connor by new head coach Brian McDermott, leaving long-
  
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• 'Bolton refusing to play by the rules'

  05-10-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]So far, so good for Wanderers. As we await the return of league action, begrudgingly enduring the three games of the international break, it feels appropriate to offer an early assessment. I don't think we could have asked for much more than being three points off the play-offs, especially as we started the season with a squad that was arguably weaker than the one that triumphed at Wembley.The theme of our eight games so far has been a total disregard for what some might call
  
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• 🔝 Germany's goalkeeper of the future? Urbig even eclipses Neuer

  05-10-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝 Germany's goalkeeper of the future? Urbig even eclipses NeuerJonas Urbig was in goal for the German national team both against Serbia and yesterday in Greece. Jürgen Klopp opted against rotating goalkeepers again.The Bayern keeper made a number of impressive saves, and in the end he not only kept a clean sheet against Serbia, but also against the Greeks. Since 1977, he is only the second Germany goalkeeper to achieve that in his first two international matches. According to the da
  
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• Mancini names Italy squad list for Turkiye clash: Seven omitted, Inacio in

  05-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini names Italy squad list for Turkiye clash: Seven omitted, Inacio inSamuele Inacio has been included in the Italy squad list for tonight’s match against Turkiye, but seven others, including Samuele Ricci and Daniele Ghilardi, have been left out.Italy coach Roberto Mancini has picked his 23-man squad list for tonight’s Nations League game against Turkiye in Bologna.DORTMUND, GERMANY – AUGUST 22: Samuele Inácio of Borussia Dortmund in action during the Franz Beckenba
  
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• Scott out of England squad and faces lay-off

  05-10-2026 10:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from the England squad to face the Czech Republic on Tuesday with a thigh injury.Scott is set to be out for six to eight weeks with the quadriceps issue.Scott was excellent on his full debut as England defeated Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League on Saturday.He felt the issue prior to the match, but played 70 minutes in central midfield alongside Elliot Anderson before being substituted.Bournemouth are due to play nine games between 10 October and 8
  
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• France manager Zinédine Zidane defends under-fire Ousmane Dembélé

  05-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France manager Zinédine Zidane defends under-fire Ousmane DembéléComing into this international break, there was a lot of noise surrounding Ousmane Dembélé. The Ballon d’Or winner’s relationship with Kylian Mbappé has reportedly turned a little “frosty” amid a Cold War played out through the media, as Mbappé lobbies to win this year’s edition of the Ballon d’Or. Dembélé hit back at Mbappé&rs
  
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• Real Madrid considering paying €60 million release clause for former target as defensive woes mount

  05-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid considering paying €60 million release clause for former target as defensive woes mountReal Madrid are considering a move for Real Sociedad centre-back Jon Martin as Jose Mourinho looks for further defensive reinforcements, according to Bernabeu Digital.The 20-year-old defender has emerged as an important figure at Real Sociedad after breaking through last season and establishing himself in the first-team setup. His performances have kept him on Real Madrid’s radar af
  
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• National team manager faces criticism over Barcelona youngster’s limited role

  05-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National team manager faces criticism over Barcelona youngster’s limited roleHamza Abdelkarim is once again at the centre of attention in Egypt. The young Barcelona striker, one of the country’s biggest football prospects, is seeing his role with the senior national team develop much more slowly than expected. The situation is already beginning to draw criticism towards Hossam Hassan, the Egypt manager.The controversy increased after the friendly against South Africa, which Egypt los
  
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• Former Marseille sporting director reveals attempts to sign France international Lucas Da Cunha

  05-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Marseille sporting director reveals attempts to sign France international Lucas Da CunhaIt has been quite the journey for Lucas Da Cunha. An outcast at OGC Nice, who had had a loan spell at Clermont Foot, a move to Serie B and to Como set the midfielder on a trajectory toward the France national team. It is under Cesc Fabregas that Da Cunha has become the player he is today, earning Como promotion from Serie B and captaining them to UEFA Champions League qualification. His trajectory has
  
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• How perfect storm has rained on Derby's parade

  05-10-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derby have lost five of their eight Championship games this season[Getty Images]It was supposed to be a new dawn at Derby. Instead, the Rams have been left to pick up the pieces after the last-minute collapse of Turki Alalshikh's takeover on the eve of the season. This month, Mo Fuseini's last-gasp goal rescued a point at Burnley which stopped Derby going into the international break bottom of the Championship. Yet they have just five points from their opening eight games and remain in the releg
  
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• Alex Scott ruled out of England’s clash with Czechia

  05-10-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott ruled out of England’s clash with CzechiaBournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has pulled out of the England squad due to an injury, ruling him out of Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League clash against Czechia at Wembley Stadium.Scott picked up the injury before the 7-0 thrashing of Croatia, but played through the pain to make his first start for the Three Lions, according to journalist Alex Crook.The 23-year-old will now return to Bournemouth for further assessment.Scott was one of
  
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• Pape Gueye describes situation of former club Marseille as ‘sad’

  05-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pape Gueye describes situation of former club Marseille as ‘sad’Pape Gueye (27) has described the situation at his former club, Olympique de Marseille, as “sad”. The Villarreal midfielder returned to the Vélodrome on Sunday.Gueye featured in Senegal’s 1-0 win over the Comoros in a friendly. That match took place at the Vélodrome, a place that Gueye had previously called home. Having come through the ranks in France, the midfielder made the move to OM i
  
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• Nations League: Italy vs. Turkiye – probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  05-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: Italy vs. Turkiye – probable line-ups and where to watch on TVGianluca Scamacca is expected to start and Issa Doumbia is tipped to make his first start for Italy in their home Nations League clash with Vincenzo Montella’s Turkiye.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Stadio Dall’Ara in Bologna.Gianluca Scamacca during an Italy training session (@azzurri)Italy and Turkiye already met in Bursa last week, with the Azzurri securing a comfortable 4-1 victory i
  
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• Arsenal face European giants in hunt for Serie A star

  05-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal face European giants in hunt for Serie A starKenan Yildiz to Arsenal? Juventus Champions League Pressure Could Reopen £100m Transfer RaceArsenal do not need telling that elite wide forwards cost serious money. They also know that when a club starts talking about a player as untouchable, that status can change quickly if results go the wrong way. According to Corriere Dello Sport, Juventus have been valuing Kenan Yildiz at £100 million, possibly more, for around a year. That n
  
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• £800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances

  05-10-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Premier League's statement laid it out in black and white.'A total of £830.69m, payable and paid by Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG) to the club'.In other words, Manchester City's owners circumvented the league's financial regulations by pumping money into the club.The damning judgement landed less than five days after Manchester United's extended filing to the New York Stock Exchange which detailed their end of year accounts to 30 June 2026.Contained within it was an intere
  
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• Seven-goal Clásico keeps Barcelona five points clear

  05-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seven-goal Clásico keeps Barcelona five points clearBarcelona beat Real Madrid 7-0 in Liga F on Sunday, with Clàudia Pina scoring four goals to extend the Blaugrana’s perfect start and open a five-point lead at the top. The Guardian reported that more than 40,000 fans watched the Clásico at Camp Nou, where Barcelona turned a dominant first half into a resounding victory.Pina’s four-goal first half set up the routPina opened the scoring after four minutes, finding
  
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• Real Madrid midfield mainstay set for 50% pay rise as contract talks advance – report

  05-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfield mainstay set for 50% pay rise as contract talks advance – reportReal Madrid have made significant progress in negotiations with Jude Bellingham’s representatives over a new contract and are hopeful of reaching an agreement before the end of 2026, according to Graeme Bailey.The England midfielder is already under contract at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2029, but Los Blancos have been keen to revisit his terms after his continued rise in importance for both club an
  
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• Rayan Cherki dismisses Michael Olise disagreements as an ‘invention’

  05-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayan Cherki dismisses Michael Olise disagreements as an ‘invention’In Sunday’s edition of L’Équipe, a piece on Michael Olise’s rise to prominence within the France national team evoked the Bayern Munich forward’s relationship with Rayan Cherki. Whilst there is a relationship on the pitch, the publication stated that off the pitch, Cherki was someone that Olise struggled to “understand”. L’Équipe added that the former Crystal Pa
  
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• Andres Iniesta praises Hansi Flick’s Barcelona and says Lamine Yamal’s rise is ‘not normal’

  05-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andres Iniesta praises Hansi Flick’s Barcelona and says Lamine Yamal’s rise is ‘not normal’Andres Iniesta remains as impressed by Barcelona as ever. The club legend has praised Hansi Flick’s team for maintaining the style of football he associates with Barça, while also singling out Lamine Yamal and new signing Rodri for special praise.Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Iniesta explained why he continues to enjoy watching both Barcelona and Spain, pointing to
  
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• Igor Paixao says he ‘didn’t want to leave’ Marseille, despite Sunderland interest

  05-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Igor Paixao says he ‘didn’t want to leave’ Marseille, despite Sunderland interestIgor Paixao was heavily linked with a departure from Olympique de Marseille this summer. Desperately needing to sell in order to raise funds and adhere to promises made to UEFA and the DNCG, the Brazilian winger represented one of the most bankable assets in a decimated OM squad. The club’s owner, Frank McCourt, was keen to sell amid strong interest from Sunderland towards the end of the tran
  
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• Portugal boss opens door for Cristiano Ronaldo return after controversial walk-out

  05-10-2026 09:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has indicated that Cristiano Ronaldo would be welcomed back to resume his international career following his decision to walk away from the squad last week.The Al Nassr forward, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner with a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country, left the team after remaining an unused substitute during a 2-1 Nations League victory away to Norway on 27 September. The dispute threatened to end his time with the national side, with the 41
  
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• Jürgen Klopp confirms Germany squad will be reduced in November 

  05-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jürgen Klopp confirms Germany squad will be reduced in November After calling up 44 players for this international break, Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has indicated that the squad will be significantly reduced in November.Speaking after the 0-0 draw against Greece, Klopp said: “We will calmly analyze the two weeks, and then in five weeks we have two international matches again with a reduced squad. Of course, we won’t be going there with 44 players. The door is open
  
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• Chelsea current frontrunners for Liverpool target

  05-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea current frontrunners for Liverpool targetAlex Scott transfer latest as Liverpool monitor Bournemouth midfielderAlex Scott remains a player of growing interest ahead of the next transfer cycle, with Telegraph reporting that Bournemouth are determined not to sell in January despite sustained attention from Chelsea. That stance has done little to cool the wider market, and Liverpool are among the clubs keeping a close watch on developments.Scott will have a year left on his contract by the
  
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• Jersey Bulls Women secure first win of the season

  05-10-2026 09:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jersey Bulls Women earned their first win since winning the Division One title last season [Aaron Maynard]Jersey Bulls Women secured their first win of the season as they beat Walton & Hersham 3-0.The match was the islanders' first at home in the South East Counties Women's Football League Surrey Premier Division this season.Having had some good early chances, Jersey took a ninth-minute lead when Danielle Bradshaw guided Natasha Keen's corner towards goal before a final touch off the visitin
  
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• Mbappe’s commitment to Real Madrid questioned amid claims he was ‘more focused on the World Cup’

  05-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappe’s commitment to Real Madrid questioned amid claims he was ‘more focused on the World Cup’Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is always in the spotlight for one reason or another, which is common for a player of his stature.He has found himself at the centre of fresh debate in Spain, with questions being raised over whether the French superstar is sufficiently focused on Real Madrid.This is a criticism that has followed him quite a bit since his move to Spain, but Mbappe&
  
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• Marseille’s injury concerns deepen as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg comes off in Denmark game

  05-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille’s injury concerns deepen as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg comes off in Denmark gameOlympique de Marseille have suffered yet another injury blow, this time for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who was forced off early in Denmark’s win over Wales on Sunday night. 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 hi
  
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• Jurgen Klopp’s disappointing start continues as Germany held by Greece

  05-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp’s disappointing start continues as Germany held by GreeceJurgen Klopp has endured a disappointing start as Germany manager.The former Liverpool boss fielded an attacking lineup against Greece on Sunday, aiming to secure back-to-back wins.But Ivan Jovanović’s men frustrated their highly rated European opposition to play out a goalless draw at the Toumba Stadium.Despite recording more than 70 percent possession and registering 21 shots, Germany failed to breach Greece
  
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• Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou enters three-way race for 2030 World Cup final

  05-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou enters three-way race for 2030 World Cup finalBarcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou has emerged as a potential contender to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, according to SPORT, adding a third major venue to a race that had largely been viewed as a contest between Madrid and Casablanca.The renovated Camp Nou is expected to hold around 105,000 spectators by 2030, giving Barcelona a major argument as FIFA considers where to stage the tournament’s showpiece m
  
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