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• 👑 Messi, all set for The Last Dance! But not without controversy... 😨

  05-10-2026 14:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Messi, all set for The Last Dance! But not without controversy... 😨Lionel Messi’s last dance with Argentina will be at the Monumental, but not without controversy. Tomorrow night, more than 80,000 fans will say goodbye to Leo in his final match with the Selección, and tickets sold out in just two hours. A farewell coming more than 21 years after his debut against Hungary, in August 2005 in Budapest, which ended with a red card after just a handful of seconds.The sa
  
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• Carragher urges Iraola to drop Wirtz after Liverpool flop produces another disappointing display vs Man City

  12-10-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carragher urges Iraola to drop Wirtz after Liverpool flop produces another disappointing display vs Man CityJamie Carragher believes Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola should drop Florian Wirtz from the starting line-up after another disappointing performance in their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.The Reds welcomed the visitors to Anfield hoping to build momentum, but Iraola’s side were comfortably beaten by the FA Cup champions despite showing some fight during the contest.Wirtz has e
  
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• 🗞️ Madrid tension, Barça firepower and Betis joy: Monday's front pages

  12-10-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Madrid tension, Barça firepower and Betis joy: Monday's front pagesRefereeing in the capital, Barça's goalscoring purple patch and Betis's party at La Cartuja dominate today's sports front pages.Tensions and controversy reach boiling point in MadridReferees dominate the front pages of the Madrid press. Marca highlights that "Madrid are furious with the refereeing and VAR" after their clash with Villarreal.Meanwhile, AS describes the relationship between the club a
  
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• Rival watch: Real Betis attacking ace could miss Barcelona clash with muscle problem

  12-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rival watch: Real Betis attacking ace could miss Barcelona clash with muscle problemBarcelona could receive a timely boost ahead of their La Liga meeting with Real Betis, with Antony facing uncertainty over his availability for Saturday’s fixture at La Cartuja.According to SPORT, the Brazilian winger finished Betis’ match against Osasuna with muscle pain and will undergo medical tests on Monday to determine the extent of the problem. His availability therefore remains uncertain,
  
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• RFEF ‘do not understand’ Real Madrid’s complaints and stand by referees – report

  12-10-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RFEF ‘do not understand’ Real Madrid’s complaints and stand by referees – reportThe feud between Real Madrid and the referees has been ongoing for a long time now, and it is clear that the rift between the two cannot be bridged easily.Los Blancos have made it clear time and time again that the refereeing standards have not been up to the mark in recent times, especially in their games.Most recently, the Madrid derby generated much debate over the referees’ decision
  
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• Wayne Rooney slams Ryan Gravenberch for ‘naive and stupid’ red card in Liverpool defeat to Man City

  12-10-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wayne Rooney slams Ryan Gravenberch for ‘naive and stupid’ red card in Liverpool defeat to Man CityWayne Rooney has criticised Ryan Gravenberch for his dismissal during Liverpool’s 3-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City at Anfield, describing his actions as ‘a bit naive and stupid’.The Liverpool midfielder was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in a damaging afternoon for the Reds, who struggled to contain Enzo Maresca’s side.Speaking on Match of
  
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• Andy Burnham vows to reveal all Man City dealings after being challenged by opposition

  12-10-2026 08:10 via yahoo.com
  Andy Burnham vows to reveal all Man City dealings after being challenged by oppositionAndy Burnham has pledged to publish details of his meetings with Manchester City figures due to criticism of his comments following the club’s guilty verdict in their Premier League case.The UK Prime Minister faced backlash after expressing concern about losing City’s Abu Dhabi-backed ownership if they were forced out for breaking the league’s financial rules.The 56-year-old praised their inve
  
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• £47m Liverpool defender deal moves one step closer

  12-10-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £47m Liverpool defender deal moves one step closerLiverpool fans were left reeling by a particular piece of transfer reporting this week. The Reds sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen back in summer 2025 for a fee of around £30m.The homegrown defender, 23, has gone from strength to strength in the Bundesliga - emerging as a genuine contender to start for Thomas Tuchel’s England too.Quansah’s sale had a buyback clause attached - reportedly around £60m in 2027. Tha
  
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• Watch: Hansi Flick makes classy gesture after winning September’s La Liga coaching award

  12-10-2026 08:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Hansi Flick makes classy gesture after winning September’s La Liga coaching awardBarcelona manager Hansi Flick has been named La Liga Coach of the Month for September, but the German chose to share the recognition with his coaching staff rather than take centre stage alone.Flick posed with his colleagues for the traditional photograph with the award at Camp Tito Vilanova, with Barcelona later releasing the image. The gesture followed a remarkable month in which Barça won
  
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• Real Madrid confident of signing Manchester United prodigy after submitting official offer

  12-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid confident of signing Manchester United prodigy after submitting official offerReal Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, but the Spanish giants must wait for the 16-year-old to make his final decision. According to AS, Real Madrid have submitted an offer to the young forward and informed Manchester United of their interest, with his future expected to become clearer soon.Notably, the JJ Gabriel transfer race also involves Barcelona
  
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• Woltemade & McTominay time! England eyes Sucic, Malen ban: AM☀️

  12-10-2026 07:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Woltemade & McTominay time! England eyes Sucic, Malen ban: AM☀️The Serie A matchday concludes today with Monday’s two fixtures, but the league’s biggest clubs are already looking ahead to their cup commitments and the next round of matches.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Let’s look at today’s biggest stories.🚑 Juve’s injury crisis continues! Woltemade readyFollowing thei
  
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• The 'Kane-esque' striker Spurs may regret letting go

  12-10-2026 07:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Lankshear has scored in all but one of Middlesbrough's home matches this season [Getty Images]Leaping high, six yards out, to nod in Tommy Conway's cross from the left wing, Will Lankshear notched his ninth goal in 12 games for Middlesbrough.It is that positioning, finishing and poacher's instinct, earning Boro a 1-0 win against Wolves on Saturday, that has made Lankshear an instant hit at Riverside Stadium – and a cause of lament at Tottenham Hotspur.Lankshear joined Boro from Spurs
  
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• Liverpool must act fast if they want £21m sensation as major news emerges

  12-10-2026 07:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must act fast if they want £21m sensation as major news emergesEven though the transfer window is shut, Liverpool have been continually linked with a whole host of players. Their squad may be full of solid players but, if a few injuries occur, their depth isn't the best.That has been proven by the recent injuries suffered to Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak.With those two and Hugo Ekitike out, Liverpool only have Lewis Koumas for a striker and, while he's done fairly well when calle
  
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• Amidst the storm, a Manchester City midfielder stood up and set the tone at Anfield

  12-10-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amidst the storm, a Manchester City midfielder stood up and set the tone at AnfieldManchester City picked up an emphatic 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield yesterday. Enzo Maresca’s side won their eighth consecutive match in all competitions and look to have created a siege mentality from this point onwards. However, City didn’t have it their own way at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch picking up a second yellow card in the 62nd minute and was sent off. From that point onwards, City ruthless
  
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• Fabregas: “This was our best performance since I’m here.”

  12-10-2026 07:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: “This was our best performance since I’m here.”Cesc Fabregas spoke to Dazn after the 0-0 draw against Roma. The Como coach commented on the match: “We are two attacking, proactive teams. A 0-0 is unusual; the red card changed the game. To play against Roma, you need to have character.” He then praised his men, stating that in his opinion, the Como side played their best match since his arrival.“We played our best match since I’ve been here. The
  
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• Swansea's humble approach paying off - Cabango

  12-10-2026 06:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Cabango make his Wales debut against Finland in 2020 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Ben Cabango believes Swansea's "humble" approach is paying dividends as they look forward to games against Millwall and West Ham United sitting top of the Championship.The Wales defender helped his side once again hit back from 1-0 down, this time to beat Norwich, as the league campaign resumed following a four-game international break.Cabango says boss Vitor Matos' ethos is paying off and building confidence at S
  
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• 📊 Neck and neck at both ends! The updated Brasileirão table

  12-10-2026 02:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 Neck and neck at both ends! The updated Brasileirão tableRound 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão continued this Sunday (11) with five more matches.The opening match saw Atlético-MG pull off a thrilling 2–1 comeback win over Santos, capped by a stunning late bicycle kick!Then came three state derbies, all kicking off at the same time.In Rio de Janeiro, Flamengo beat Fluminense 1–0 to stay top.The match was marked by fierce complaints from Fluminense over the de
  
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• 📜 Flu slams refereeing after Fla derby: Encouraging foul play

  12-10-2026 01:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📜 Flu slams refereeing after Fla derby: Encouraging foul playOn Sunday (11), Fluminense lost 1–0 to Flamengo at the Maracanã in Round 30 of the Brasileirão.After the derby, the Tricolor Carioca published an official statement on its social media channels sharply criticizing referee Rafael Klein and the rest of the officiating team, particularly Daniel Nobre Bins, who was in charge of VAR.The Fluminense board's main complaint concerns Erick Pulgar's challenge on Rodrig
  
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• Cologne’s Said El Mala explains ‘payback’ goal celebration in Bundesliga derby

  12-10-2026 01:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne’s Said El Mala explains ‘payback’ goal celebration in Bundesliga derbyCologne matchwinner Said El Mala has explained the provocative goal celebration that followed his decisive strike in Sunday’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 20-year-old German international admitted that his gestures towards the visiting supporters were a response to Gladbach celebrating their earlier equaliser in front of the Cologne faithful.The emotional signif
  
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• Goals, gratitude, and a thumbs-up: Keisuke Goto’s memorable evening in Freiburg

  12-10-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goals, gratitude, and a thumbs-up: Keisuke Goto’s memorable evening in FreiburgSC Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster has lavished praise on Japanese striker Keisuke Goto following Sunday evening’s dramatic 2-1 Bundesliga victory over FC Schalke 04. The 21-year-old summer signing emerged as the matchwinner after coming off the bench, heading home the decisive goal as Freiburg overcame a numerical disadvantage to reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga table.Goto entered the match in the 6
  
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• 📹 Refereeing controversy and a Carrascal stunner, Fla beat Flu

  12-10-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Refereeing controversy and a Carrascal stunner, Fla beat FluFlamengo beat Fluminense 1–0 at the Maracanã on Sunday (11) in Matchday 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão.With important Conmebol Libertadores fixtures during the week, both rivals opted to rotate their squads heavily.Fluminense, for example, made seven changes to their starting lineup.Flamengo, with a deeper squad, made just three changes from their last match (a 2–2 draw with Santos).Against this backdrop,
  
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• Cruzeiro to be without Lucas Romero against Bragantino

  12-10-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro to be without Lucas Romero against BragantinoCruzeiro will be missing a key player in Monday's (12) match against Bragantino.With pain in his left calf, defensive midfielder Lucas Romero did not even travel to Bragança Paulista with the rest of the squad.The news was reported by Central da Toca.
  According to the outlet, the Argentine felt pain in the area and underwent tests in Belo Horizonte after the win over São Paulo last Wednesday (7).No injury was diagnosed, but he w
  
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• Palmeiras thrash Corinthians to inflict 8th straight Brasileirão defeat 🎥

  12-10-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras thrash Corinthians to inflict 8th straight Brasileirão defeat 🎥Palmeiras steamrolled Corinthians in Sunday's (11) Brasileirão derby, winning 4-1.Alexander Barboza, Agustín Giay (2) and Matheus Bidu (own goal) scored for the hosts at Nubank Parque.Gustavo Henrique found the net for Corinthians with the last kick of the match.The winning margin could easily have been even bigger. Returning from another injury layoff, Paulinho missed a penalty he had won himse
  
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• Corinthians score bizarre own goal in derby against Palmeiras; watch 🎥

  11-10-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians score bizarre own goal in derby against Palmeiras; watch 🎥Matheus Bidu scored a bizarre own goal this Sunday (11).To make matters worse for him, the Corinthians full-back's blunder came in a derby against Palmeiras at Nubank Parque.Piquerez had the ball on the left wing and crossed it into an area of the box where there were only Corinthians players.Bidu got his wires crossed with Raniele and headed into his own net, looping the ball over goalkeeper Hugo Souza.Watch the incid
  
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• Pisacane: ‘If Juventus are worried about playing us, Cagliari are on the right track’

  11-10-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pisacane: ‘If Juventus are worried about playing us, Cagliari are on the right track’Fabio Pisacane hits out at Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti after the 1-1 draw, noting ‘if they are worried about playing against us, it is a sign Cagliari are on the right track.’The Sardinians have on average very little possession this season and that is more of a feature than a bug, as shown by the fact they were leading 1-0 at half-time with just 29 per cent of the ball.Daniel Maldin
  
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• Julian Schuster on Freiburg’s shorthanded victory: “The team and fans were there for Yuito.”

  11-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Schuster on Freiburg’s shorthanded victory: “The team and fans were there for Yuito.”SC Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster has praised his players for their remarkable response to Yuito Suzuki’s dismissal during Sunday evening’s dramatic 2-1 Bundesliga victory over FC Schalke 04. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Schuster acknowledged his disappointment with the Japanese international’s loss of composure but emphasised the collective respons
  
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• Aston Villa planning Endrick move - Monday's gossip

  11-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa are looking at signing Real Madrid striker Endrick, Liverpool are weighing up a move for Barcelona's Marc Bernal and Everton are leading the chase for Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul.Aston Villa are planning to make a move to sign 20-year-old Brazil striker Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January. (Football Insider)Former Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has been linked with a return to RB Leipzig but Red Bull football chief Roger Schmidt has rejected those rumours and backed current
  
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• West Ham Star Frozen Out Against QPR: Should Nuno Sell Him In January?

  11-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Star Frozen Out Against QPR: Should Nuno Sell Him In January?West Ham’s 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers has raised fresh questions about Nuno Espírito Santo’s team selection, with Edson Álvarez again left out of the matchday squad despite being available.Jarrod Bowen cancelled out Nicolas Madsen’s controversial penalty, but then missed a late spot-kick of his own. West Ham have now gone three matches without a win in all competitions.Nuno made two chang
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus must seek victory, Cagliari good at wasting time’

  11-10-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus must seek victory, Cagliari good at wasting time’Luciano Spalletti stands up for his Juventus choices after the 1-1 draw with Cagliari, critiques Yerry Mina and reveals what happened for that red card with Fabio Pisacane. ‘They are good at wasting time.’The Bianconeri dominated possession in Sardinia, but had precious little to show for it, as they were trailing 1-0 at the break with just one shot on target.TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 06: Luciano Spall
  
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• Andoni Iraola masterminding move for €500m Spain midfielder

  11-10-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola masterminding move for €500m Spain midfielderLiverpool declined to add a midfield option in the summer transfer window. Despite the £30m loss of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan - and Stefan Bajcetic as well as Harvey Elliott leaving for pastures new - Andoni Iraola is left with the same cast of midfield characters.Some extra game time may go to Trey Nyoni and James McConnell this season but by and large the new Liverpool head coach has got the same senior midfielders to pick
  
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