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• Yeovil Town 6-0 Boston United

  03-10-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National LeagueYeovil Town 6 - 0 Boston United FTYeovil made it three wins in five unbeaten matches as a thumping victory against Boston moved them up to fourth in the National League.The Glovers started brightly and Johl Powell forced a decent save from Boston goalkeeper Louis Chadwick after just two minutes.Slavi Spasov had come close on three occasions for Yeovil before they took the lead in the 34th minute, with Ryan Jones slotting home.It was 2-0 three minutes later when Brett McGavin fired
  
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• Portuguese forward’s Barcelona dream hit by major contract twist at current club

  08-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese forward’s Barcelona dream hit by major contract twist at current clubJoao Felix’s hopes of returning to Barcelona could be in serious trouble, with Al Nassr’s new president planning to trigger a clause that would extend the Portuguese forward’s stay in Saudi Arabia.As reported before, Felix’s dream is to return to Spotify Camp Nou once his guaranteed contract with Al Nassr expires at the end of the season. The Portuguese has remained fond of Barcelon
  
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• Max Dowman receives 3 Guinness World Records certificates

  08-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman receives 3 Guinness World Records certificatesThe teenager’s records span the Premier League and Champions League, with his latest recognition also earning him a prominent place in the 2027 edition.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMax Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after a remarkable 2025/26 season in which the Arsenal teenager became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League, the youngest Premier League goalscorer and the
  
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• Defiance and comfort - what Guardiola said about Man City charges

  08-10-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."Comforting words of solidarity from a long-standing leader can be a great source of strength and unity at a time of crisis.And they were the sentiments former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola posted on social media last week in response to the club being found guilty of deliberate financial rule-breaking over nine years.To some, Guardiola's intervention came as a surprise. After all, he is no longer in a managerial positio
  
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• Vincent Kompany to be honored with Bavarian Minister-President award

  08-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany to be honored with Bavarian Minister-President awardBavarian Minister-President Markus Söder will honour Vincent Kompany with a special award for his commitment to fighting racism. The Bavarian State Chancellery announced that the award will take place Saturday evening in Munich, after Bayern’s trip to Augsburg.In a press release, Söder said: “Vincent Kompany is an exceptional coach with a clear playing philosophy, strong leadership, and charisma both o
  
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• Ligue 1 clubs want a swift end for Ligue 1 Plus

  08-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ligue 1 clubs want a swift end for Ligue 1 PlusLigue 1 clubs are keen for a swift end for Ligue 1 Plus, the league-owned broadcaster of France’s top-flight, as per a report from L’Équipe.Ligue 1 Plus was created following DAZN’s decision to terminate their agreement to broadcast Ligue 1 just one year into their five year deal. Last season was the first broadcast by the LFP-run broadcaster. It is now into its second season. However, despite its editorial success, receipts
  
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• Vieri: ‘Pio Esposito will surpass Riva’s Italy record; Milan have a great forward in Ramos’

  08-10-2026 10:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vieri: ‘Pio Esposito will surpass Riva’s Italy record; Milan have a great forward in Ramos’Christian Vieri believes Pio Esposito will one day overtake Gigi Riva as Italy’s all-time top scorer.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the former Italy striker made the prediction in a wide-ranging interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of Serie A’s return this weekend.“In seven or eight years he’ll break Gigi Riva’s record,” Vieri said.Riva’
  
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• Raul Asencio talks Mourinho, Carvajal, Vinicius, Mbappe, Carlos Espi, Real Madrid move

  08-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raul Asencio talks Mourinho, Carvajal, Vinicius, Mbappe, Carlos Espi, Real Madrid moveRaul Asencio has offered a revealing insight into life at Real Madrid, discussing Jose Mourinho’s support during his injury recovery, his journey from the academy and the responsibility that comes with wearing the famous white shirt.The defender recently underwent surgery to correct a stress fracture in his right tibia, an issue he had been carrying since January. Mourinho visited him in hospital soo
  
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• Gasperini: “Scudetto? The plan was to win it in three years.”

  08-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: “Scudetto? The plan was to win it in three years.”Gian Piero Gasperini, in his new role as winemaker, gave an interview to Corriere della Sera in which he also spoke about his Roma career. The Grugliasco-born coach began with a connection to Freisa “343,” his new wine: “It’s my way of seeing football. But numbers only matter so much. The key is playing as a team: believing in a collective effort, where attackers defend and defenders attack. Let&rsqu
  
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• A look at how Barcelona have fared under Hansi Flick after international breaks

  08-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A look at how Barcelona have fared under Hansi Flick after international breaksBarcelona return to La Liga on October 10 with Hansi Flick facing several selection calls against Getafe, but fortunately, history suggests the German has little reason to worry about his team’s response after an international break.Since Flick took charge of Barcelona in 2024, the club has played eight matches immediately after international breaks, winning seven and drawing one. Even more encouragingly, e
  
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• Brighton’s Olivier Boscagli: ‘We’re looking to win trophies.’

  08-10-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton’s Olivier Boscagli: ‘We’re looking to win trophies.’Brighton and Hove Albion defender Olivier Boscagli (28) has told L’Équipe that the club are “looking to win trophies” this season, whilst the defender also revealed that he harbours the ambition of receiving a maiden call-up to the France national team. Boscagli was on the fringes of the Brighton set-up last season, but in the opening weeks of the current campaign, he has played a starri
  
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• MLS boss urges Harry Kane to follow Messi and Beckham before NFL dream

  08-10-2026 10:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MLS commissioner Don Garber remains eager for England captain Harry Kane to join Lionel Messi in the United States, stating the forward's interest helps realise an ambition long championed by Sir David Beckham.The 33-year-old is shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or after delivering 73 goals for club and country throughout a campaign that included a Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich and a World Cup bronze medal.Showing no signs of waning, Kane celebrated a record-equalling 125th England cap by
  
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• Max Dowman injury clarified

  08-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman injury clarifiedThe 16-year-old missed the final game of the international break, but the latest reports suggest Arsenal have been given some reassurance over the problem.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesMax Dowman’s injury has been clarified after the Arsenal youngster withdrew from the England Under-19s squad earlier this week.England confirmed over the weekend that Dowman had left the squad because of injury, but no details were initially given about the nature of the probl
  
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• Liverpool star can save his career as major news emerges from Anfield

  08-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star can save his career as major news emerges from AnfieldLiverpool's first-team squad have had a lot of questions asked about them this season. Last term, the Anfield outfit spent over £450 million on new players but still only managed a fifth-place finish.This led to Arne Slot being sacked with Andoni Iraola being appointed as his successor.At the moment, the Spaniard is doing a fairly decent job as Liverpool are currently unbeaten across all competitions.Of course, this could
  
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• Today’s Papers: Endrick opens door to Milan, Palmisani calls Juve and Modric isn’t stopping

  08-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Endrick opens door to Milan, Palmisani calls Juve and Modric isn’t stoppingLa Gazzetta dello Sport‘My golden boys’: Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini opens up about his Azzurrini and the relaunch of Italian football: “In football they have to look for the happiness they felt as children. Diving for a penalty? I’ll tell you off. Do it again and you won’t play for me anymore. The talent is there, but the clubs don’t make use of it. The Eu
  
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• SPFL pays out close to £50m in record year

  08-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has paid clubs a record £49.6m in the past year.The league body has increased distributions by £7.6m, an 18% rise, with the bulk of money coming from broadcasting deals, licensing, match data and sponsorship."In an increasingly competitive international rights market, these results are testament to the enduring attraction of the SPFL," said chief executive Neil Doncaster."These are by far the strongest financial results in the SPF
  
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• Real Madrid suffer major setback as midfield target signs new contract with Dutch club

  08-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid suffer major setback as midfield target signs new contract with Dutch clubReal Madrid have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Kees Smit, with the AZ Alkmaar midfielder committing his future to the Dutch club until 2030, according to SPORT.Smit had been closely monitored by Real Madrid during the summer as the club assessed midfield options, with his ability to control games and dictate play making him an attractive profile for the Spanish giants.Notably, while his new contract do
  
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• Deco’s Barcelona transfer masterplan is producing a result Real Madrid and Premier League giants cannot match

  08-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco’s Barcelona transfer masterplan is producing a result Real Madrid and Premier League giants cannot matchBarcelona’s recent success is usually associated with Hansi Flick and the emergence of a young, exciting squad, but a detailed report from MARCA has highlighted another figure behind the club’s transformation: sporting director Deco.Since taking charge of Barça’s sporting operations, the Portuguese has had to work within financial restrictions while still gi
  
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• Clásico Referee Decision Still Pending After Conflicting Reports

  08-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clásico Referee Decision Still Pending After Conflicting ReportsHernández Hernández was reported to be the frontrunner to referee Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on October 25, but the appointment had not been officially confirmed. Radio MARCA’s report, relayed by Managing Madrid on October 7, said the Spanish Football Federation was set to select the referee for the Clásico, the date and venue of which were set for the first league meeting between the sid
  
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• ‘I didn’t know if I was going to continue my career’ – Lens’ Jonathan Gradit on recovery from leg break

  08-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I didn’t know if I was going to continue my career’ – Lens’ Jonathan Gradit on recovery from leg breakJonathan Gradit (33) has revelaed that he had doubts about being able to recover from a horrific leg break, sustained in training at the end of last November.The RC Lens squad were disturbed by the injury (notably because of the sound of it) sustained by their teammate, which came during a contact with Hamzat Ojediran, who has since left the club. It was a long way
  
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• Pep Guardiola set to return to Manchester City after guilty verdict

  08-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola set to return to Manchester City after guilty verdictPep Guardiola Set for Man City Return as PSG Clash Brings Fresh Focus on 115 ChargesPep Guardiola is expected back at the Etihad next week when Manchester City host PSG in the Champions League, and the timing matters. This will be the club’s first home game since being found guilty on the majority of the 115 Premier League charges, a story that has shifted the mood around City from routine elite-level scrutiny to something
  
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• Liverpool set to rival Man United in the race for Premier League star – Report

  08-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set to rival Man United in the race for Premier League star – ReportLiverpool Join Adrien Truffert Race as Bournemouth Set £60m Price Amid Left-Back DemandLiverpool are among the clubs tracking Bournemouth left-back Adrien Truffert, with TeamTalk reporting that Manchester United expect serious competition for the France international in the upcoming transfer windows. The 2027 market may still be some distance away, but the early positioning around Truffert speaks to how hig
  
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• Lens’ Abdallah Sima set for lengthy absence

  08-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens’ Abdallah Sima set for lengthy absenceYannick Cahuzac has confirmed that Abdallah Sima (25) returned from the international break with an injury. L’Équipe understands that the RC Lens forward will be absent until the end of November. Sima had started the season well for Lens and was prominent under Dino Toppmoller, who was replaced as manager by Cahuzac just before the international break. Sima had spent the international break representing Senegal, however, he sustained
  
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• Real Madrid superstar set to face Bernabeu backlash as team returns to action against Villarreal

  08-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar set to face Bernabeu backlash as team returns to action against VillarrealReal Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is preparing for a potentially uncomfortable return to the Santiago Bernabeu.The Los Blancos star forward is facing questions over his recent conduct ahead of Saturday’s La Liga clash against Villarreal.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Frenchman returned to full team training on Wednesday and appeared in good physical condition.His availability is encouraging
  
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• Real Madrid defender takes fresh swipe at Barcelona: ‘Negreira’s shadow is there’

  08-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender takes fresh swipe at Barcelona: ‘Negreira’s shadow is there’Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has reignited the long-running Negreira debate with a cryptic comment about Barcelona, insisting that the controversy’s shadow remains despite the ongoing legal process.Speaking to AS, the Madrid defender was asked about the case involving payments made by Barcelona to companies linked to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, the former vice-president of Spain’
  
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• Como director Ludi: “We want to show our strength vs Roma.”

  08-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como director Ludi: “We want to show our strength vs Roma.”Como secured a historic Champions League qualification last season and has no intention of abandoning those stages; Roma has been warned. The Como side will have to get used to playing close matches, but their debut in Europe’s premier competition went well, with a 4-1 victory against Leipzig. In the league, however, Cesc Fabregas’s men suffered a disappointing defeat against Frosinone, leaving Nico Paz and his te
  
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• Brilliant news! Sensational midfielder finally returns to Liverpool after 20-month injury

  08-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brilliant news! Sensational midfielder finally returns to Liverpool after 20-month injuryAndoni Iraola's midfield options may now be boosted by a new addition. Liverpool have a real lack of depth in that midfield department at the moment. With Curtis Jones leaving for pastures new, Trey Nyoni has been tasked to step into a more senior role.This was always going to be the right move to make. Liverpool like to promote from within. It's one of the foundations of the club's philosophy and how the Re
  
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• Official | Former Rennes midfielder Flavien Tait announces retirement

  08-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Former Rennes midfielder Flavien Tait announces retirementFormer Stade Rennais midfielder Flavien Tait has retired from football at the age of 33. The Frenchman has been out of contract since leaving Rodez at the start of the year. Tait brought his 14-year playing career to an end in a statement on Wednesday. The midfielder began life at Chateauroux back in 2012 before making the move to SCO Angers in 2016. It was in 2019 that he would play in Ligue 1 for the first time. With Rennes,
  
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• No team has conceded fewer goals in Serie A since Gasperini’s arrival

  08-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No team has conceded fewer goals in Serie A since Gasperini’s arrivalRoma defends by attacking their opponents: a high center of gravity and man-marking across the pitch. This style of play could lead the Giallorossi to concede a lot of goals, but since Gasperini’s arrival, the exact opposite has happened. In this opening season, the Roman side have conceded just three goals, all at the Olimpico: Ederson, and twice by Lautaro Martinez. This data is also influenced by the high-level p
  
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• Mbappé Exit Talk Grows as Real Madrid Criticism Intensifies

  08-10-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé Exit Talk Grows as Real Madrid Criticism IntensifiesCriticism of Kylian Mbappé’s conduct and situation at Real Madrid is intensifying in France, with MARCA reporting on 8 October that L’Équipe and RMC Sport journalist Daniel Riolo have raised concerns about his communication and future at the club. Separately, Transfermarkt reported on 7 October that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Manchester City attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, though neither a M
  
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