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• Yeboah returns to Bristol City from Southend loan

  08-10-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Striker Ephraim Yeboah has returned to Bristol City after a short loan spell with Southend United. The 20-year-old joined the National League side at the end of September on a 28-day deal but has returned early after playing once, coming on as a substitute in their defeat by Barrow.Latest Bristol City news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Ramsey's Oxford cannot wait to get going again

  09-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aaron Ramsey has won three, drawn three and lost two of his games in charge of Oxford [Shutterstock]Oxford United head coach Aaron Ramsey has said that he and his players "can't wait to get going again" after three weeks without any League One matches.After a fortnight of no football because of the international break, the U's travelled down to Exeter City on Tuesday in the EFL Trophy and finally return to league action this weekend to face Notts County away from home (12:30 BST).Oxford sit 10th
  
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• Chivu: ‘Players prefer to play than train, Inter never underestimate opponents’

  09-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Players prefer to play than train, Inter never underestimate opponents’Cristian Chivu is looking forward to the return of domestic league action after the extra-long international break that began in mid-September, and has provided updates on the likes of Hakan Calhanoglu, Petar Sucic and Aleksandar Stankovic ahead of Inter’s visit from Parma in Serie A on Saturday afternoon.Chivu on the international break and Inter’s return to Serie A actionInter went into the i
  
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• 'Up the Boro' - Hellberg feels the love as leader

  09-10-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For Kim Hellberg, being head coach of Middlesbrough Football Club is a privilege that he will never take for granted.The Swede has embraced the club since his arrival from Sweden last November, coming to understand the cultural and social impact it has for people on Teesside.And with Boro celebrating their '150 Fixture' at home to Wolves on Saturday (15:00 BST) in front of a sell-out crowd at the Riverside Stadium, Hellberg can reflect on how much it means to the community."You could feel from t
  
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• Enzo Maresca defends Man City after guilty Premier League verdict

  09-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca defends Man City after guilty Premier League verdictEnzo Maresca Defiant as Manchester City Charges Cast Shadow Over Liverpool ClashManchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has gone early and gone hard. After the independent commission found the club guilty on the majority of the Premier League charges brought against them, he says City’s titles are “absolutely not” tainted. That is his line, and he is sticking to it.There was no hedging, no careful retreat into leg
  
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• Michael Carrick reacts to ‘unprecedented’ Manchester City verdict: ‘Thrown up a lot of questions’

  09-10-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has said the Manchester City has “thrown up a lot of questions” as he and other Premier League managers spoke for the first time since a verdict was handed down.City were found guilty of all charges of breaking the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-year period, with an independent commission releasing their findings in a damning verdict last week.City have continued to protest their innocence and have appealed the ruling.
  
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• Mikel Arteta reacts to Man City verdict: ‘I completely trust the club’

  09-10-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has given his backing to Manchester City after being found guilty of breaching Premier League rules.It was announced over the international break that an independent commission deemed Man City guilty of 114 financial rule breaches, with the club using “sham” contracts and disguised funding that amounted to more than £900m over a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018.Follow live - Premier League managers react to Man City guilty verdictCity continue to plead their
  
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• Former Real Madrid star Savio talks Vinicius, Rodrygo, Endrick, Mbappe, Diomande, Mourinho: ‘He needs to set his mind and focus’

  09-10-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star Savio talks Vinicius, Rodrygo, Endrick, Mbappe, Diomande, Mourinho: ‘He needs to set his mind and focus’Real Madrid face several questions about their attacking options, with Vinicius Jr. struggling to find his best form, Endrick short of consistency and Rodrygo working his way back from a serious injury. Former Madrid winger Savio Bortolini has offered his assessment of all three, while also sharing his thoughts on Jose Mourinho and Barcelona ahead of El
  
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• Amateur football club wins £1m Lotto jackpot after 30 years of playing the same numbers

  09-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An amateur football team in Gloucester has secured a £1 million Lotto prize after its long-serving president bought weekly tickets for more than three decades on behalf of the club.Longlevens AFC matched five main numbers plus the bonus ball in a draw held last month to claim the jackpot.Club president Bill Davis, 73, bought the winning ticket, extending a personal connection to the side that spans over 50 years.Mr Davis said: "This is Longlevens AFC’s win. I’ve been playing Lo
  
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• Arsenal winger ruled out vs Leeds but 7 could return

  09-10-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal winger ruled out vs Leeds but 7 could returnMikel Arteta’s pre-Leeds United press conference brought some good news and some bad news on the injury front, with only two players completely ruled out of the match.Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesStarting with the bad news ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League return at home to Leeds United on Saturday, Mikel Arteta has confirmed that in addition to William Saliba, Christos Tzolis will also definitely miss the weekend fixture.“
  
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• Mikel Arteta reveals Declan Rice worry in Arsenal injury update

  09-10-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has admitted that Arsenal must manage Declan Rice carefully or risk losing their midfielder to injury.Rice withdrew from the England squad at the start of the international break amid a fear of overloading after a heavy schedule for club and country over the last few seasons.The 27-year-old played through a nerve issue in his hamstring at the World Cup in the summer having helped Arsenal to Premier League success and the Champions League final.And while he could feature against Leed
  
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• Milan prepared to reignite interest in Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio

  09-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan prepared to reignite interest in Sporting’s Goncalo InacioWith the Rossonerri prepared to make a major push for Champions League this season after having missed out on the European competition two seasons in a row, Milan are prepared to enter a serious pursuit for Sporting Lisbon’s central defender Goncalo Inacio.La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that following the completion of high-profile signings of Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos and Belgian winger Diego Moreira for a combi
  
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• Allegri: ‘I was hurt after Fiorentina, our players play for longer than in the Premier League’

  09-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri: ‘I was hurt after Fiorentina, our players play for longer than in the Premier League’Massimiliano Allegri has explained why he was quite so worked up after his side’s 1-1 draw against Fiorentina just before the international break and has come up with an interesting theory as to why the Partenopei have been struggling so much with injuries in the early stages of the 2026-27 season: ‘Players in Europe end up playing an extra six or seven games over the course of t
  
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• Getafe manager identifies Barcelona’s biggest strength ahead of La Liga clash: ‘Best in league and in Europe’

  09-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Getafe manager identifies Barcelona’s biggest strength ahead of La Liga clash: ‘Best in league and in Europe’Barcelona’s ability to win the ball back has caught the attention of Getafe manager Jose Bordalas, who believes Hansi Flick’s side are particularly dangerous even when they do not have possession. His comments come before Saturday’s meeting at Spotify Camp Nou, where Getafe intend to compete without being intimidated by the difference in resources
  
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• Andoni Iraola confirms double injury blow for Liverpool ahead of Man City clash

  09-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool face a striker shortage against Manchester City on Sunday after both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo were ruled out.The £125m forward has a thigh injury and the in-form winger Gakpo an ankle problem and while neither is serious, it leaves head coach Andoni Iraola wondering whether to pick the youngster Lewis Koumas or to use another player out of position in attack.Isak has scored four goals for Liverpool this season but was hurt playing for Sweden against Romania while Gakpo, who
  
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• What impact has break had & how will Reedijk fare? Premiership questions

  09-10-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premiership managers have had extra time to prepare for their next fixture [SNS]After what feels like an eternity, domestic football returns on Saturday.The extended international break felt more like a mini-close season just as the Scottish Premiership was getting warmed up.With many players recharged and having spent time in warmer climes, all 12 top-flight teams get back at it this weekend.Can Rangers keep up momentum?The first of this season's mid-season hiatuses may have been regarded as so
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Villarreal | La Liga MD 8

  09-10-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Villarreal | La Liga MD 8With the international break now a thing of the past, Real Madrid are back in action in La Liga tomorrow as they host Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu in a Matchday 8 fixture.Ahead of the game, manager Jose Mourinho has now released the squad list of players available at his disposal to face the Yellow Submarine.And, the big news is that Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate, both of whom returned from the France camp with injurie
  
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• 🚨 Fede Valverde named in Real Madrid squad to face Villarreal

  09-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Fede Valverde named in Real Madrid squad to face VillarrealReal Madrid have announced José Mourinho's squad for tomorrow's league match against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu.
  The standout inclusion is Fede Valverde, who had been a doubt until the last minute as he recovered from a sprain.Real Madrid's squadGoalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Trent, Konaté, Cucurella, Á. Carreras, Rüdiger and Dumfries.Midfielders: Bellingham,
  
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• Marco Rose provides Alex Scott injury update ahead of Chelsea clash

  09-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marco Rose provides Alex Scott injury update ahead of Chelsea clashAlex Scott Injury Blow Leaves Bournemouth Short Before Chelsea ClashBournemouth have a problem, and it is a significant one. Alex Scott, one of Marco Rose’s most important midfielders, is set to miss four to five weeks after suffering a quad injury while away with England.That matters for two reasons. First, Scott has become central to Bournemouth’s early progress under Rose. Second, this was avoidable, or at least th
  
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• Barcelona could demand more than €50 million as Chelsea consider January move for 27-year-old defender – report

  09-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona could demand more than €50 million as Chelsea consider January move for 27-year-old defender – reportBarcelona could face an important decision over Jules Kounde’s future, with Chelsea exploring the possibility of bringing the French defender back to the Premier League in January. The potential move comes at a difficult moment for Kounde, whose role in Hansi Flick’s team has become less secure, having played just 261 minutes across five games this season.Spe
  
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• “He is ready to go” – Andoni Iraola confirms huge Liverpool injury boost

  09-10-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He is ready to go” – Andoni Iraola confirms huge Liverpool injury boostAndoni Iraola Heaps Praise on Jeremy Jacquet After Brilliant Liverpool StartJeremy Jacquet has been one of the standout performers for Liverpool so far this season.At just 21 years of age, eyebrows were raised when the Reds splashed £60m to bring him to Anfield from Stade Rennais.But those doubt have quickly been squashed. The Frenchman has been rewarded for his start with a nomination for Premier Lea
  
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• Three intriguing facts ahead of Ligue 1 matchweek 6

  09-10-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three intriguing facts ahead of Ligue 1 matchweek 6Ligue 1 is finally back, YES!After a three-week international break, our beloved Ligue 1 makes its big return this weekend. Check out the three biggest talking points this weekend!Ligue 1+ available on OneFootball 📺This season, OneFootball has once again teamed up with Ligue 1+ so you can watch every Ligue 1 match on your favourite app!Subscribing couldn't be simpler. Just head to the Matches tab in the OneFootball app, select a Ligue 1
  
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• Barcelona suffer Raphinha injury blow as Hansi Flick rules forward out of next two games

  09-10-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona suffer Raphinha injury blow as Hansi Flick rules forward out of next two gamesBarcelona will be without Raphinha for their next two matches after head coach Hansi Flick confirmed that the Brazilian forward needs time to recover from a thigh injury.The 29-year-old will miss Saturday’s La Liga encounter with Getafe and Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Galatasaray, although Flick insists the problem is not serious.Raphinha sustained the injury while representing Brazil again
  
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• Enzo Maresca’s eloquent defence distracts from the real truth about Manchester City

  09-10-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Enzo Maresca was talking to Manchester City about taking over from Pep Guardiola, neither party raised the issue that seemed to be the elephant in the room: the 115 charges the Premier League had levelled in 2023. Or so the Italian said, anyway, which felt a significant omission. The day City seemed to think would never come has now arrived, the guilty verdict to 114 of those charges of breaching financial rules delivered, the word “sham” prominent in the 40-page explanation fro
  
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• PSG make major announcement about two starters ahead of Ligue 1 fixture this weekend

  09-10-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG make major announcement about two starters ahead of Ligue 1 fixture this weekendPSG are taking advantage of their squad by leaving allowing some key players to rest after the international break.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.The international break is over, and all over Europe players are back training with their clubs.PSG have taken a different approach with two of their pl
  
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• Battle intensifies for Real Madrid starting spot in key position with El Clasico in sight

  09-10-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Battle intensifies for Real Madrid starting spot in key position with El Clasico in sightJose Mourinho has a difficult decision approaching at Real Madrid, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Denzel Dumfries competing for the right to start one of the biggest fixtures on the club’s calendar. On that note, the October 25 El Clasico against Barcelona could become the defining moment in a contest that remains far from settled.For now, neither defender has established himself as the undispute
  
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• Andoni Iraola confirms latest on Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo ahead of Liverpool vs Man City

  09-10-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola confirms latest on Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo ahead of Liverpool vs Man CityAndoni Iraola Provides Latest on Alexander Isak and Cody GakpoAndoni Iraola has confirmed a double injury blow ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Manchester City.Both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo picked up injuries during the international break and both are set to miss Sunday’s clash.Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Andoni Iraola said: “Alex Isak and Cody Gakpo will not pla
  
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• Sheffield United being 'bashed about' - Wilder

  09-10-2026 14:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has said the club is "getting bashed about" after a difficult start to the season.The Blades are 18th in the Championship after eight matches and face off-field uncertainty as the EFL have launched an investigation after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation by the High Court in August.The side have lost three of their past four matches and host 12th-placed Lincoln on Saturday."I don't enjoy the little period that we're having because the
  
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• Allegri confirms McTominay can play for 20-30 minutes after heart procedure

  09-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri confirms McTominay can play for 20-30 minutes after heart procedureMassimiliano Allegri has confirmed that Scott McTominay will be part of his matchday squad for Napoli’s upcoming Serie A match against Frosinone on Saturday evening, just over a month since the Scotland international had a surgical procedure carried out on his heart.McTominay back and available for Napoli after heart procedureMcTominay has not featured for Napoli since August 30 in a 2-1 Serie A defeat against Como.
  
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• 7 injuries, 19 goals & assists: Arsenal international break roundup

  09-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  7 injuries, 19 goals & assists: Arsenal international break roundupArsenal had an eventful international break, with 18 players initially called up for the September-October fixtures.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesOne of those 18 call-ups withdrew very quickly, with Declan Rice pulling out at the start of the break. The good news is that he’s reportedly fit for the return of club football this weekend.Similarly, Martin Odegaard suffered a knock against Portugal, but recovered to
  
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