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• Gasperini announces: “Pellegrini will be out 3 weeks.’

  20-10-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini announces: “Pellegrini will be out 3 weeks.’Roma suffered problems in the 49th minute. Lorenzo Pellegrini suffered a muscle problem in his right thigh, forcing him to sit out the start of the second half against Slovan Bratislava. More information will be available in the coming hours regarding the injury to the number 7, who returned to the starting lineup for European action that evening at the Olimpico, awaiting medical tests. Soulé came on in his place, and the a
  
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• Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha has ‘God-given ability’, says Daniel Sturridge

  20-10-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Daniel Sturridge has hailed Rio Ngumoha’s talent as “God-given ability” after starring in Liverpool’s comeback win over Villarreal.Ngumoha notched two brilliant assists as he spearheaded Liverpool’s recovery from two goals down, setting up Ronald Araujo for their equaliser just before half-time before Alexis Mac Allister finished from his pull-back to put the hosts in front after the break.Becoming the youngest player in the club’s history to record a goal con
  
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• Garcia And Espart Get 7.5 | Barcelona Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Paris Saint-Germain

  20-10-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Garcia And Espart Get 7.5 | Barcelona Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Paris Saint-GermainBarcelona clashed heads with Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes earlier tonight as they looked to earn a good result on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club made a slow start to the contest and conceded the opener in the 38th minute when Desire Doue got his name on the scoresheet. Hansi Flick’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.Xavi Espart equalised for
  
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• Allegri: ‘Napoli too fragile, De Bruyne will enjoy new role’

  20-10-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri: ‘Napoli too fragile, De Bruyne will enjoy new role’Max Allegri insists Kevin De Bruyne ‘is going to really enjoy himself playing in front of the defence,’ but Napoli’s 4-3 win over Bodo/Glimt still created Champions League concerns.The pressure was really piling up on the Partenopei after a run of dismal results, including back-to-back defeats to Villarreal in the Champions League and Venezia in Serie A.They ran quite a few risks this evening too, twice all
  
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• PSV secure hard-earned victory over winless Porto

  20-10-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions LeaguePorto 0 - 1 PSV FTPSV Eindhoven have won one, drawn one and lost one of their opening three Champions League games this season [Getty Images]PSV Eindhoven gained their first win of this season's Champions League at the expense of a Porto side who have now lost all three of their matches.The Dutch visitors took a 57th-minute lead when they got in down the right and Guus Til was at the back post to convert Sven Mijnans' shot, which was trickling wide.Porto, who lost their open
  
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• Vasco name their squad for the decider at the Maracanã 👇🏽

  20-10-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco name their squad for the decider at the Maracanã 👇🏽Vasco have officially announced their squad for tonight's clash with Boca Juniors. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, with a place in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals at stake. 
  Vasco president Pedrinho hospitalized with facial cellulitisPaulo Henrique will be availableThe main concern was the right-back's fitness.He came off against São Paulo with pain in his rib
  
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• Vasco announce squad for Copa Sul-Americana decider

  20-10-2026 23:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vasco announce squad for Copa Sul-Americana deciderVasco have officially announced their squad for tonight's clash against Boca Juniors. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, with a place in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals at stake.Paulo Henrique will be availableThe main concern was the right-back's fitness.He came off against São Paulo with pain around his ribs.He did not complete Monday's training session but was included in the squad.Whether he starts
  
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• 🤯 “What is this cheat-code team?”: Fans react to Champions League madness

  20-10-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 “What is this cheat-code team?”: Fans react to Champions League madness33 goals in seven games, thrills on almost every pitch, red cards and dramatic finishes: Tuesday evening's late Champions League games really had plenty to offer. The whole football world was watching, and some also shared their thoughts online about this wild Champions League night. The game that caused the biggest stir on ‘X’ was, of course, the blockbuster clash between PSG and FC Barcelon
  
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• Manchester City 5 AEK Athens 1: Observations and match report as City bag five at home

  20-10-2026 23:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City 5 AEK Athens 1: Observations and match report as City bag five at homeManchester City 5 (Elliot Anderson 12′, Phil Foden 34′, 65′  76′, Rayan Cherki 57′)AEK Athens 1 (Stavros Pilios 52′)Manchester City have won 5-1 tonight against AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium tonight. Following on from their 4-2 defeat to PSG last week, City needed to pick up three tonight. They did exactly that with a Phil Foden hat trick being the highlight of the ni
  
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• Gasperini: ‘Roma in good shape, but worry for Pellegrini injury’

  20-10-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘Roma in good shape, but worry for Pellegrini injury’Gian Piero Gasperini was glad Roma got their first Champions League victory against Slovan Bratislava, but also ‘worried’ by a new injury to Lorenzo Pellegrini.The Giallorossi were frustrated after two Champions League games, as they held Fenerbahce to a 1-1 draw away, then were 3-1 up against Real Madrid until conceding three almost identical goals from corners in seven minutes for a 4-3 defeat.They knew ton
  
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• How Phil Foden proved his worth at Man City with Champions League hat-trick

  20-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City reignited their Champions League campaign in emphatic style with a dominant 5-1 victory over AEK Athens, spearheaded by a Phil Foden hat-trick.Elliot Anderson netted his first goal for the club and Rayan Cherki was also on the scoresheet during a largely one-sided encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.The Greek champions mounted a brief resurgence early in the second half to reduce the deficit to 2-1 through Stavros Pilios, though it remained a rare moment of quality from th
  
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• Gasperini: “Morale is high, but I’m worried about injuries.”

  20-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: “Morale is high, but I’m worried about injuries.”Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to Sky Sport after the Giallorossi’s 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava.“The team is doing well, they’re in good spirits. But they shouldn’t get too complacent; they need to keep doing the essentials and play consistently. On nights like this, they could even afford to be a little more precise.”“These are extremely important answers, because this is
  
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• 🎙️Flick's verdict: PSG showed they're still the best team

  20-10-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎙️Flick's verdict: PSG showed they're still the best teamFollowing the painful 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Hansi Flick spoke at a press conference to assess his players' performance. The German coach was blunt about the team's shortcomings at decisive moments in the match.
  Self-criticism over defensive errors and the opposition's superiorityFlick stressed that the number of lapses proved costly: "We made too many mistakes, and at this level that is u
  
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• Three-peat? PSG make Champions League statement despite injuries in Barcelona thriller

  20-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris St Germain stayed top of the Champions League league phase on goal difference after late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz sealed a thrilling 4-2 win over Barcelona at Parc des Princes.The victory gave Luis Enrique's side three wins from three games in the competition.Vitinha found the net from just outside the area in the 81st minute, moments after Lamine Yamal had drawn Barcelona level with a wonderful solo goal. Ruiz then made sure of the result shortly before the final whistle.Barcelo
  
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• PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League thriller to underline European title credentials

  20-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League thriller to underline European title credentialsParis Saint-Germain strengthened their position as Champions League favourites with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Barcelona at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening.The reigning European champions extended their unbeaten run in the competition to 13 matches, ending Barcelona’s perfect start to the 2026-27 season.Goals from Desire Doue, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz secured another sta
  
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• Huddersfield Town 4-1 Peterborough United

  20-10-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League OneHuddersfield Town 4 - 1 Peterborough United FTHuddersfield continued their strong start to the season with a 4-1 victory over Peterborough.The hosts raced into the lead when Ilias Bronkhorst went totally unmarked to steer Archie Collins' crossed free-kick into the net from close range.The rest of the first half failed to live up to that blistering start, however, with both sides low on quality and struggling with the ball in the Yorkshire drizzle.Things continued in that fashion until
  
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• Carrick wants more clean sheets to turn season around

  20-10-2026 23:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick after Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Leeds [Getty Images]"You're dead right. I can't argue with that."Michael Carrick's response was to the point.The question that prompted it in his pre-match news conference at a rain-lashed Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium in Como concerned his side's failure to keep clean sheets.It was put to Carrick that it would help if United could manage some shutouts, and he was asked if he had figured out the problem.United have kept the opposition out just
  
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• Ngumoha And Mac Allister Get 9 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Villarreal

  20-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ngumoha And Mac Allister Get 9 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs VillarrealLiverpool entertained Villarreal at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the fourth minute when Georges Mikautadze found the back of the net. Sergi Cardona doubled Villarreal’s lead in the 29th minute before Alexis Mac Allister got a goal back for Andoni Iraola’s side i
  
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• Liverpool 4–3 Villarreal: Rio Ngumoha Earns 10/10 in Anfield Thriller

  20-10-2026 23:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 4–3 Villarreal: Rio Ngumoha Earns 10/10 in Anfield ThrillerLiverpool 4–3 Villarreal – Champions League Man of the MatchRio NgumohaLiverpool FCRio Ngumoha delivered a sensational performance at Anfield, helping Liverpool recover from a dreadful opening half-hour to secure a dramatic 4–3 Champions League victory over Villarreal. The teenage winger was the catalyst for the comeback, bringing the crowd to its feet with a fearless display of direct running, creativit
  
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• Hermoso: “We’re a tough team, I like what I’m seeing.”

  20-10-2026 23:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hermoso: “We’re a tough team, I like what I’m seeing.”Following the 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava, Roma defender Mario Hermoso, who scored the temporary 1-0 lead, spoke to Sky Sport.“For us, it’s crucial to follow the coach’s instructions, do things well, and win. It’s also important to keep a clean sheet.”“Today was a really, really important match. We’d struggled after the defeat here against Real Madrid, and we absolute
  
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• Rio Ngumoha shines in comeback Villarreal win but unsung Liverpool hero was true star

  20-10-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It might have been fitting that, on the night the watching Ian Rush’s 65th birthday, the goals flowed at Anfield. Yet even as Liverpool celebrated their most prolific ever No 9, it was more about the man in the No 10 shirt.The vast majority of Rush’s record 346 goals for Liverpool were penalty-box finishes and if much of Alexis Mac Allister’s best work comes in rather deeper positions, the midfielder displayed his predatory streak. In the process, he ensured that Andoni Iraola&
  
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• Liverpool Player Ratings vs Villarreal: Ngumoha Unplayable in Champions League Win

  20-10-2026 23:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Player Ratings vs Villarreal: Ngumoha Unplayable in Champions League WinLiverpool 4 – 3 Villarreal – CL Player RatingsThe Reds hosted a Spanish outfit determined to upset the six-time European champions on their own turf in a Champions League return.The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.Alisson Becker – 6.0The giant Brazilian stopper was let down terribly by the VVD mistake, as the visitors took an early lead. The second goal was another defensive horror
  
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• McTominay on first two Napoli goals and ‘amazing’ reason to celebrate

  20-10-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay on first two Napoli goals and ‘amazing’ reason to celebrateScott McTominay feels he is ‘nearly there’ with his first goals since heart surgery in Napoli’s 4-3 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt and hints at his ‘amazing’ celebration.The Scotland international was out for a month after requiring a procedure to correct a minor cardiac arrhythmia, and returned to the starting XI just last week.He proved he’s getting back to full fitness by
  
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• Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal: Ngumoha Stars as Mac Allister Scores Twice

  20-10-2026 23:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal: Ngumoha Stars as Mac Allister Scores TwiceLiverpool 4-3 Villarreal: Rio Ngumoha Inspires Anfield Comeback as Reds Survive Late ScareRio Ngumoha delivered another compelling reminder of his outstanding potential as Liverpool recovered from a disastrous start to beat Villarreal 4-3 in a dramatic Champions League encounter at Anfield.The 18-year-old winger registered two assists and caused constant problems for the visitors, helping Andoni Iraola’s side overturn a tw
  
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• PSG overcome injury blows to beat Barcelona in six-goal thriller

  20-10-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris St Germain stayed top of the Champions League league phase on goal difference after late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz sealed a thrilling 4-2 win over Barcelona at Parc des Princes.The victory gave Luis Enrique's side three wins from three games in the competition.Vitinha found the net from just outside the area in the 81st minute, moments after Lamine Yamal had drawn Barcelona level with a wonderful solo goal. Ruiz then made sure of the result shortly before the final whistle.Barcelo
  
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• Foden Gets A Perfect 10 | Manchester City Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs AEK Athens

  20-10-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Foden Gets A Perfect 10 | Manchester City Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs AEK AthensManchester City welcomed AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to earn a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Mancunian club made a quick start to the game and scored the opener in the 12th minute thanks to Elliot Anderson’s effort. Phil Foden doubled his team’s advantage in the 34th minute as Enzo Maresca’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 up on t
  
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• Pisilli describes wearing captain’s armband: “A huge honor. We’re growing a lot under Gasperini.”

  20-10-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pisilli describes wearing captain’s armband: “A huge honor. We’re growing a lot under Gasperini.”Earlier this evening Pisilli also scored, the match-clinching goal in Roma-Slovan.And the Giallorossi midfielder, who spoke to SkySport, also finished with the captain’s armband on his arm.“For me, every single minute I played in the armband was an honor. Today, so many people were missing, and it was up to me. It was a great honor.”“We’re growing
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | PSG 4-2 Barcelona: Back-to-back Champions League winners edge six-goal thriller against La Liga champions

  20-10-2026 23:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | PSG 4-2 Barcelona: Back-to-back Champions League winners edge six-goal thriller against La Liga championsUEFA Champions League, Matchday 3, 20/10/26PSG have relinquished the lead twice against the La Liga champions, but the European champions prevailed with late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz. Les Parisiens have however lost three key players – Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – to injuries.The MatchMuch of the pre-game attentio
  
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• UCL | Napoli 4-3 Bodo/Glimt: McTominay to the rescue with first goals

  20-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UCL | Napoli 4-3 Bodo/Glimt: McTominay to the rescue with first goalsScott McTominay came to the rescue with two goals, as Napoli got their first Champions League points with a 4-3 thriller against Bodo/Glimt, taking the lead after 54 seconds.The Partenopei were in crisis after losing both Champions League games to Arsenal and Villarreal, then falling 1-0 to rock bottom Serie A side Venezia on Saturday. Alisson Santos was the latest addition to the injury list with Antonio Vergara, David Neres,
  
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• Manchester United Are In The Running To Land This Juventus Defender: Should Carrick Go For Him?

  20-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In The Running To Land This Juventus Defender: Should Carrick Go For Him?Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Manchester United are in the running for Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. O’Rourke said,“The Italian club are very keen to try and keep him at the club, and I think they are in talks about extending his current contract as well.“He’s still got three years to run on his deal at the minute unti
  
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• Jersey Bulls close gap on leaders with Moneyfields win

  20-10-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Sunley (left) has scored five goals in five appearances for Jersey Bulls this month [BBC]Jersey Bulls took their unbeaten run in the Isthmian League up to 30 matches after a 1-0 win over Moneyfields. The victory - second-placed Bulls’ fifth in six games - moves them to within a point of Isthmian League South Central leaders Bognor Regis Town. The islanders last lost a regular season game on 30 December.The hosts got off to a great start as James Sunley powerfully finished Tony Ritzem
  
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• Phil Foden nets hat-trick as Man City bounce back from PSG loss with dominant win over AEK Athens

  20-10-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City reignited their Champions League campaign in emphatic style with a dominant 5-1 victory over AEK Athens, spearheaded by a Phil Foden hat-trick.Elliot Anderson netted his first goal for the club and Rayan Cherki was also on the scoresheet during a largely one-sided encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.The Greek champions mounted a brief resurgence early in the second half to reduce the deficit to 2-1 through Stavros Pilios, though it remained a rare moment of quality from th
  
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• FEATURE | Three things we learned as PSG beat Barcelona to continue their winning start to their Champions League defence

  20-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things we learned as PSG beat Barcelona to continue their winning start to their Champions League defenceParis Saint-Germain continued their winning start to their UEFA Champions League defence. Just as they did against Manchester City last week, Luis Enrique’s side put four past Barcelona (4-2), touted as their closest rival in this season’s edition of the competition. We look at three things that we learnt from Tuesday night’s encounter at the Parc des Princes
  
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• Joan Garcia 9.5, Gordon 6 | PSG 4-2 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  20-10-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Garcia 9.5, Gordon 6 | PSG 4-2 Barcelona: Player RatingsBarcelona’s clash against PSG in Paris lived up to its billing on Tuesday night as both sides came at it with their all to win the battle between Europe’s two best teams.While there was not much at stake, both sides pressed relentlessly to control the game through the middle. PSG won the midfield battle and dominated in the first half, even taking the lead into half-time with a goal scored by Desire Doue.Barcelona returned
  
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• UCL | Roma 4-0 Slovan Bratislava: Giallorossi secure first victory

  20-10-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UCL | Roma 4-0 Slovan Bratislava: Giallorossi secure first victoryRoma swept Slovan Bratislava aside 4-0 for their first Champions League victory, with Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, Niccolò Pisilli and Donyell Malen on target.The Giallorossi were still reeling from the 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid, a game they had been leading 3-1 until the 82nd minute, conceding three late goals from corners. Paulo Dybala and Manu Koné also sustained injuries in that match, joining Mile Svilar on the
  
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• Man United Legend Says Club Should Have Bought City Wonderkid

  20-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United Legend Says Club Should Have Bought City WonderkidRio Ferdinand Questions Man United Transfer Decision After Bouaddi’s Man City ImpactManchester United spent £155million rebuilding their midfield during the summer, a considerable investment designed to address an area of persistent concern. Yet, as the season begins to take shape, Rio Ferdinand has identified one decision that may come to define the club’s recruitment strategy.Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 19-year-old midfield
  
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• Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Winger: Should Alonso Move In For Him?

  20-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Ligue 1 Winger: Should Alonso Move In For Him?In a recent post on X, journalist Ekrem Konur claimed that Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on Strasbourg winger Gessime Yassine. It has been mentioned that the Blues are close to sealing a move for the Moroccan talent.Yassine’s Impressive Rise In French FootballThe 20-year-old has managed to catch the eye at times with his performances on the right side of Strasbourg’s attack in this campaign so far.
  
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• Arsenal criticism from very small minority - Arteta

  20-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta led Arsenal to the Premier League title and Champions League final last season [Getty Images]Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes criticism of his team's playing style is only coming from a "very small minority" of observers.The Gunners have won 10 out of 11 games this season but have not been scoring freely and have struggled to break down teams that defend deep.On Sunday, they needed an 80th-minute goal from substitute Noni Madueke to edge past Nottingham Forest.It was just their 11
  
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• Pellegrini picks up another injury during Slovan match

  20-10-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini picks up another injury during Slovan matchInjury alert for Gian Piero Gasperini. At the start of the second half of Roma vs. Slovan Bratislava, Lorenzo Pellegrini was pulled up with a muscle strain. The Giallorossi midfielder was forced to leave the pitch in disappointment. In the 52nd minute, the Grugliasco-born coach was forced to bring on Soulé in place of the Giallorossi number 7.As a result, Pellegrini will likely miss Napoli-Roma, the next league match scheduled for Satu
  
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• PSG lose Dembele, Kvaratskhelia and Marquinhos in injury-plagued Barcelona clash

  20-10-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt three huge injury blows after Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and captain Marquinhos were all forced off in their heavyweight Champions League clash with Barcelona.Dembele sustained a hamstring issue after 19 minutes, signalling to the bench that he needed to be replaced as he held the back of his left thigh while grimacing.Follow live - PSG host Barcelona in clash of Champions League titansThe Frenchman, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2025, then hit
  
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• 📸 After shocking foul on Stiller: VfB now a man up against Atletico

  20-10-2026 22:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 After shocking foul on Stiller: VfB now a man up against AtleticoVfB Stuttgart now have an advantage in their first real European test in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid. The Bundesliga side will play the final 25 minutes with an extra man.The reason: Morten Hjulmand launched into a reckless sliding tackle on Angelo Stiller in the centre circle, catching the Stuttgart midfielder on the shin with his studs up. Stiller was able to play on afterwards. Referee Serdar Göz&
  
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• 😳 Two more top stars injured: PSG suffer brutal double blow

  20-10-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Two more top stars injured: PSG suffer brutal double blowFor a long time, things looked pretty good for the French giants. Although superstar Ousmane Dembélé had to come off injured in the 20th minute, they led 1-0 at half-time and were putting in a good performance. But around 15 minutes after the restart, things no longer looked quite so rosy. First, the hosts conceded an equaliser to Xavi Espart, who was making his first Champions League start, before disaster struck.
  
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• Man Utd revisit deal for Hall - Wednesday gossip

  20-10-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United targeting Lewis Hall and Adrien Truffert, Real Madrid remain interested in Riccardo Calafiori and Liverpool and Arsenal both keen on Xavi Espart. Manchester United are plotting a major defensive overhaul next summer and will revisit a deal for Newcastle and England left-back Lewis Hall, 22, who is keen to move to Old Trafford.Bournemouth and France defender Adrien Truffert, 24, is also a target. (i news) Real Madrid remain interested in signing Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori
  
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• Worst start of Iraola era? Virgil van Dijk howler gifts Villarreal shock opener as ‘lazy’ Liverpool capitulate

  20-10-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk was guilty of a disastrous error as Liverpool gifted Villarreal the lead inside four minutes in their Champions League clash, stunning Anfield into silence.As the visitors lumped it forward from the halfway line, Liverpool captain Van Dijk completely misjudged his header back to Alisson, getting far too much on the ball when all he needed was a flick down.He inadvertently looped the ball up and into the path of Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze, who controlled and finished pa
  
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• Michael Carrick insists he has Man United board's backing amid winless run

  20-10-2026 22:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Under-fire head coach Michael Carrick insists he retains the support of the Manchester United board as he takes his depleted side to Como searching for a much-needed Champions League victory.Pressure continues to mount on the former midfielder following United’s poorest start to a league season in 40 years, with just two wins from 10 matches in all competitions.The Red Devils enter Wednesday's clash against Cesc Fabregas’ side without a win in six matches, following pre-match focus o
  
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• West Ham Captain Explains Promotion Challenge: Should Nuno Change His Style?

  20-10-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Captain Explains Promotion Challenge: Should Nuno Change His Style?West Ham United have spent the past week showing two very different sides of their promotion campaign. Six goals at Lincoln City demonstrated their attacking potential, while a narrow victory at Swansea City demanded patience, defensive discipline and a willingness to fight for every point.For captain Jarrod Bowen, the contrasting results offered encouragement as Nuno Espírito Santo’s side continue their pur
  
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• Romero and Koke miss Atlético Madrid’s Stuttgart trip

  20-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romero and Koke miss Atlético Madrid’s Stuttgart tripAtlético Madrid have left Cristian Romero and Koke out of their squad for Tuesday’s Champions League match at VfB Stuttgart, with Romero’s adductor strain the immediate defensive concern. Johnny Cardoso returns after missing the win over Espanyol with gastroenteritis, according to Intothecalderon’s report on the squad announcement.Romero is expected to miss the trip to Germany and next weekend’s home
  
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• Mikel Arteta admits he has not moved on from Arsenal's Champions League final heartbreak

  20-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta says the lingering heartbreak of Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat continues to drive his ambition for success in Europe, while firmly dismissing claims that his side have become "boring".The Premier League champions travel to the Allianz Arena to face Bayern Munich on Wednesday night, marking their sternest test since May’s shootout loss against Paris St Germain.When asked if he had put the agonising defeat to PSG behind him, Arteta admitted: "I tried, but I haven
  
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• On fire, Désiré Doué's incredible October stats 🔥

  20-10-2026 21:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  On fire, Désiré Doué's incredible October stats 🔥October suits him.This Tuesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain host FC Barcelona in the blockbuster clash on matchday three of the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase.The Parisians opened the scoring shortly before half-time thanks to another goal from Paris's current X-factor: Désiré Doué!
  The French sensation is on fire right now.Since October 5, Désiré Doué has scored four
  
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• PSG dealt huge Ousmane Dembele injury blow in heavyweight clash with Barcelona

  20-10-2026 21:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a huge injury blow after Ousmane Dembele limped off in the first half of their heavyweight Champions League clash with Barcelona.Dembele sustained the issue after 19 minutes, signalling to the bench that he needed to be replaced as he held the back of his left thigh while grimacing.Follow live - PSG host Barcelona in clash of Champions League titansThe Frenchman, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2025, then hit the deck with PSG manager Luis Enrique immediately
  
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