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• 🥐 From mourning Urda to Cristiano's throne: Thursday's 5️⃣ top stories

  29-10-2026 08:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 From mourning Urda to Cristiano's throne: Thursday's 5️⃣ top storiesFootball puts celebrations on hold to support the victims of the tragic accident in Urda on a day of profound respect across the sport, while the Copa del Rey adjusts its schedule and the international spotlight turns to Cristiano Ronaldo and Europe’s cup competitions.Tragedy in Urda: widespread shockSpanish football poured out its condolences following the Urda rail accident. Clubs, players and institutions observed
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Dej: most Ballon d'Or wins by club, Ligue 1 sank Chelsea

  29-10-2026 08:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Ptit Dej: most Ballon d'Or wins by club, Ligue 1 sank ChelseaThe clubs with the most Ballon d’Or wins 👑On Monday, Harry Kane won the 70th Ballon d’Or in history. The English striker becomes the fifth player from his country to claim the prestigious award and the fourth to win it while playing for Bayern Munich. A triumph that puts the German club back among the leading teams in the ranking of clubs with the most Ballon d'Or wins...10) Hamburg - 1 winning player, 2 Ballon d'O
  
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• Derek McInnes clashes with Hearts manager in fiesty handshake on Tynecastle return

  29-10-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes clashed with Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken in a fiesty handshake on his return to Tynecastle with Rangers. McInnes, who led Hearts to within a game of winning their first league title since 66 years last season, received a hostile reception as he returned to his former club for the first time since joining Rangers in the summer. Rangers salvaged a 2-2 draw thanks to Olwethu Makhanya’s late equaliser, on a night where McInnes, who had expected to be arriving into the eye of the s
  
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• Real Madrid veteran issues update on his health after missing El Clasico: ‘Feeling much better’

  29-10-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid veteran issues update on his health after missing El Clasico: ‘Feeling much better’The hours leading up to El Clasico on Sunday night were all about Thibaut Courtois and the sudden flu he suffered which shockingly put his participation in doubt.Taking no risks, Real Madrid put up an official confirmation of the player’s medical setback and announced that he would not take part in the game against Barcelona.Yet, the player pushed on until the final hours before kickoff to see if
  
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• 'Leggy' Rangers frustrate Makhanya - gossip

  29-10-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Late equaliser scorer Olwethu Makhanya feels Rangers showed "a lack of character" and "came out leggy" in the second half of Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Hearts at Tynecastle. (Sun)Celtic manager Martin O'Neill indicates it will be some time before winger Jota, 27, starts games after only recently returning from long-term injury. (Scotsman - subscription required)O'Neill believes the point picked up in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Dundee United might prove to be a precious one. (Sun)And O'Neill explai
  
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• Barcelona youth prodigy could make senior team debut against Alaves amid defensive injury crisis

  29-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth prodigy could make senior team debut against Alaves amid defensive injury crisisBarcelona’s defensive injury problems could finally open the door for Brian Farinas to make his official first-team debut against Deportivo Alaves, reports Mundo Deportivo.Xavi Espart is injured, Eric García is unavailable and Jules Kounde has yet to resume training with the main group. The situation leaves Flick needing an alternative, potentially giving Farinas an opportunity to turn his promisi
  
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• Geronimo Rulli Handed Brutal Enzo Maresca Verdict Despite Manchester City Penalty Shootout Heroics

  29-10-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Geronimo Rulli Handed Brutal Enzo Maresca Verdict Despite Manchester City Penalty Shootout HeroicsGeronimo Rulli will not challenge Gianluigi Donnarumma for the number one position at Manchester City, Enzo Maresca has said.Rulli emerged as the hero on the night as City scraped past an unrelenting Brighton and Hove Albion side on penalties (4-3, 2-2 after full-time) to register a berth in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.A heavily-changed Manchester City went down twice to Fabian Hurzeler and co on
  
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• £60m offer to Liverpool rejected, star had just 5 Premier League starts

  29-10-2026 08:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £60m offer to Liverpool rejected, star had just 5 Premier League startsLiverpool reportedly rejected a £60m offer in the summer. That's despite the player having just five Premier League starts to his name.It was another strange summer at Anfield in 2026. The Reds moved on from Arne Slot despite consistently saying they wouldn’t, instead hiring Andoni Iraola to lead the team going forward.But that wasn’t the only major change. Liverpool also said goodbye to Mohamed Salah, arguably the face
  
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• Jose Mourinho delighted with two Real Madrid stars as competition for starting spot intensifies – report

  29-10-2026 08:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho delighted with two Real Madrid stars as competition for starting spot intensifies – reportThe left-back position at Real Madrid has gone from being one of the most problematic areas to one of the most encouraging in Jose Mourinho’s squad.Until last season, Los Blancos were trying in vain to find a belated successor to Marcelo, with the position almost resembling a game of musical chairs.Alvaro Carreras was at the club last year, but he took some time to adapt to life in Spain a
  
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• Svilar could complete return from injury next week

  29-10-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Svilar could complete return from injury next weekMile Svilar has returned to Rome after spending the last few days in Belgium. The Giallorossi goalkeeper is thus nearing a return to action, with Gasperini expecting him to be available soon for the upcoming Serie A and Champions League matches. According to Manà Manà Sport Roma, the 1999-born player is expected to undergo further tests tomorrow to assess the condition of his foot.If the tests are positive, Svilar could return to action as earl
  
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• Xabi Alonso handed new regret as Liverpool continue Chelsea’s penalty nightmare

  29-10-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  As Xabi Alonso can testify, Liverpool and Chelsea have history when it comes to penalties. As a man who won both the Champions League and the FA Cup on spot kicks in his time at Anfield knows, their trophies can come courtesy of a prowess from 12 yards.And so there was a certain predictability that Alonso’s return to Anfield ended in a shootout, and that Liverpool won it. Chelsea have had five shootouts against them and lost them all, starting in the 2007 Champions League semi-finals, when Alo
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar nominated for La Liga Player of the Month award for October

  29-10-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar nominated for La Liga Player of the Month award for OctoberReal Madrid have enjoyed a much-needed turnaround in La Liga this month, winning three consecutive matches and reducing Barcelona’s advantage at the top of the table to just three points.Kylian Mbappe has been central to that resurgence, delivering decisive performances when Jose Mourinho’s team needed him most.The French superstar has now been officially nominated for La Liga‘s Player of the Month
  
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• ☀️ Juve curse, Rabiot update, Pio in the derby: the morning news

  29-10-2026 07:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☀️ Juve curse, Rabiot update, Pio in the derby: the morning newsThe midweek round of Serie A fixtures has dominated the headlines in recent days, with teams facing crucial matches that, for some, could already go some way towards deciding their season.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!As usual, here are the morning's biggest stories.Juventus: the first-shot curse returnsJuventus have problems in attack, but above all in defen
  
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• Liverpool Survive Chelsea Challenge to Keep EFL Cup Hopes Alive

  29-10-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Survive Chelsea Challenge to Keep EFL Cup Hopes AliveLiverpool 1–1 Chelsea – EFL Cup Post-Match Report (6–5 on Penalties)By Steven SmithLiverpool booked their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals after overcoming Chelsea in a tense penalty shootout at Anfield. After 90 minutes finished 1–1, the Reds held their nerve to progress with a 6–5 victory on penalties, surviving a difficult contest against a Chelsea side determined to spoil the homecoming of former Liverpool midfielder
  
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• It might be all over, key Liverpool player set to leave

  29-10-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It might be all over, key Liverpool player set to leaveAccording to a recent report, it's all over for a key Liverpool player who could leave the club in weeks. Julian Ward has a massive job on his hands as Liverpool's sporting director, and his first priority should be pretty obvious. The Reds need to finally address the defensive midfield problem that has been hanging over Anfield for the best part of three years.Ever since Fabinho left the club in 2023, Liverpool have been searching for someo
  
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• Five Things Learned: Manchester City 2-2 (4-3 pens) Brighton & Hove Albion (Carabao Cup Fourth Round)

  29-10-2026 07:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Five Things Learned: Manchester City 2-2 (4-3 pens) Brighton & Hove Albion (Carabao Cup Fourth Round)Man City's penalty shoot-out hero: Geronimo Rulli!Manchester City took down Fabian Hurzeler's high-flying Brighton & Hove Albion on penalties to advance into the quarter-final stage of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup.Enzo Maresca's side arrived at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday looking to carry on the defence of silverware they won in March, having comfortably dispatched of Norwich City last tim
  
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• Chiellini guidance to Leeds 'rock' - could Muharemovic be signing of season?

  29-10-2026 07:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tarik Muharemovic had one season in Europe's top leagues before signing for Leeds in July[Getty Images]"He did a tackle right in front of the South Stand and the whole place erupted. I was thinking, 'you're going to go down well with this club'."Former Leeds United boss Simon Grayson is reflecting on the moment new signing Tarik Muharemovic endeared himself to fans on his debut in a friendly against RB Leipzig at Elland Road in July.The 23-year-old defender had just become Leeds' most expensive
  
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• See how the Brasileirão table stands after Wednesday's matches

  29-10-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See how the Brasileirão table stands after Wednesday's matchesMatchweek 33 of the Brasileirão got underway, and Wednesday's (28) results gave plenty of teams that hadn't even taken the field reason to be grateful.At the top of the table, Flamengo saw Palmeiras slip up against Santos and will end the round in first place even if they lose Thursday's (29) derby against Vasco.At the bottom of the table, Inter surrendered the lead and lost to Fluminense, giving their rivals in the battle to avoid
  
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• See how the Brasileirão table looks after Wednesday's matches

  29-10-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See how the Brasileirão table looks after Wednesday's matchesMatchweek 33 of the Brasileirão got underway, and Wednesday's (28) results gave plenty of teams reason to be thankful without even taking the field.At the top of the table, Flamengo saw Palmeiras slip up against Santos and will finish the matchweek in first place even if they lose Thursday's (29) derby against Vasco.At the bottom of the table, Inter lost to Fluminense after taking the lead, giving their rivals in the battle to avoid
  
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• 🚨 América - Xolos line-ups confirmed

  29-10-2026 03:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 América - Xolos line-ups confirmedEstadio Banorte opens its doors tonight to host América vs. Xolos, a rescheduled Matchday 7 clash in the Apertura 2026. This match is crucial for both teams for different reasons: the Águilas need all three points to stay top of the table, while the border side must win to remain in the Liguilla qualification spots.América starting XIXolos starting XIFollow all the action with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligen
  
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• Bahia beat São Paulo in thrilling clash in race for Libertadores

  29-10-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bahia beat São Paulo in thrilling clash in race for LibertadoresBahia and São Paulo played out a thrilling clash of the tricolors this Wednesday (28) in the Brasileirão.After 90 minutes, Bahia came out on top in a five-goal thriller at Fonte Nova.Rodrigo Nestor and Erick Pulga put Bahia 2–0 up with less than ten minutes on the clock.Lucas Moura and Damián Bobadilla brought São Paulo level before halftime.And it fell to Marcos Victor to score the winner for the hosts late in the match.
  The
  
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• 😅 Even the commentator was fooled! Bahia nearly score from halfway 🎥

  29-10-2026 02:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Even the commentator was fooled! Bahia nearly score from halfway 🎥Kike Oliveira came within inches of scoring what would surely have been one of the best goals of this Brasileirão season.The Bahia player spotted São Paulo goalkeeper Rafael off his line and shot from near the halfway line.The ball drifted slowly toward goal before rippling the net—but on the outside.The sight even fooled TV Globo commentator Everaldo Marques, who began shouting "goal" and needed a few moments to reali
  
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• 😅 Even the commentator was fooled! Bahia almost score from halfway 🎥

  29-10-2026 02:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Even the commentator was fooled! Bahia almost score from halfway 🎥Kike Oliveira came within inches of scoring what would surely have been one of the best goals of this Brasileirão season.The Bahia player spotted São Paulo goalkeeper Rafael off his line and shot from near the halfway line.The ball drifted slowly toward the goal before rippling the net—but on the outside.The sight even fooled TV Globo commentator Everaldo Marques, who began shouting 'goal' and needed a few moments to r
  
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• Palmeiras draw with Santos as Flamengo secure top spot

  29-10-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras draw with Santos as Flamengo secure top spotSantos and Palmeiras played out a draw in their derby clash on Wednesday (28) at Vila Belmiro in the Brasileirão.Both teams created good scoring chances but failed to take them, leaving the pitch with the score at 0-0.The result ensures Flamengo will remain top of the league at the end of this round.The Rubro-Negro face Vasco on Thursday (29) and will hold on to first place even if they lose.
  Despite playing at Vila Belmiro, Palmeiras looked
  
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• Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 Pens): David Lynch’s Five Key Takeaways

  29-10-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 Pens): David Lynch’s Five Key TakeawaysDavid Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Win against ChelseaLiverpool secured their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup after overcoming Chelsea 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Anfield, delivering another significant result for Andoni Iraola.Speaking on his YouTube channel in his post match reaction, journalist David Lynch highlighted the growing confidence throughout Liverpool’s squad, th
  
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• Bayern Munich players express support for Vincent Kompany, Max Eberl confirms diagnosis

  29-10-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich players express support for Vincent Kompany, Max Eberl confirms diagnosisBayern Munich Board Member for Sport Max Eberl has confirmed that head coach Vincent Kompany was discharged from hospital on Wednesday following his collapse last Friday. Meanwhile, several Bayern players have spoken about the emotional toll of recent events and the solidarity within the squad. Eberl delivered the encouraging update during an ARD interview ahead of Bayern’s 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over 1. FC M
  
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• 'He could be happier' - why is Estevao becoming Chelsea's forgotten man?

  29-10-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian forward Estevao has made just two starts across all competitions this season[Getty Images]The last time Chelsea beat Liverpool, Estevao was the talk of the Premier League.The Brazilian was still in his first couple of months at Stamford Bridge when his name hit the headlines after he scored the winner against the Premier League champions with practically the final kick of the match last October.Fast forward 12 months, and Estevao is beginning to attract attention for all the wrong reas
  
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• Xabi Alonso’s pathetic excuse for not playing Estevao as Chelsea lost to Liverpool does not hold any water

  29-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso’s pathetic excuse for not playing Estevao as Chelsea lost to Liverpool does not hold any waterChelsea crashed out of the Carabao Cup after losing to Liverpool on penalties in the fourth round yesterday.Xabi Alonso’s men have now failed to win their last two games while playing incoherent football, leaving many fans frustrated.The Blues took the lead from a Morgan Rogers penalty, but Cody Gakpo also levelled from the spot for Liverpool.After a second half without decisive moments,
  
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• League Cup quarter-final draw: Liverpool handed tricky Bournemouth test as Fleetwood eye Premier League upset

  29-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League Cup quarter-final draw: Liverpool handed tricky Bournemouth test as Fleetwood eye Premier League upsetThe League Cup quarter-final draw has thrown up some intriguing ties.Liverpool will take on Bournemouth at Anfield, reuniting Andoni Iraola with his former club. The Reds won 1-0 when the sides met in the Premier League in September.Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties, while Bournemouth beat Aston Villa 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium in the fourth round.The Merseyside giants have won
  
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• Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso after Liverpool eliminated them from the Carabao Cup: “This is the least important competition for us”

  29-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso after Liverpool eliminated them from the Carabao Cup: “This is the least important competition for us”Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has insisted that the Carabao Cup is the least important competition for his side after their fourth-round elimination against Liverpool on Wednesday evening.The Blues suffered a 6-5 penalty shootout defeat at Anfield after the two teams played out a 1-1 draw in normal time.Chelsea took the lead in the 38th minute when Morgan Rogers con
  
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• Big boost for Manchester United as Chelsea lose another key man to injury

  29-10-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big boost for Manchester United as Chelsea lose another key man to injuryManchester United have been handed a boost ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.The Blues were knocked out of the League Cup after losing on penalties to Liverpool on Wednesday.To make matters worse, key star Maxence Lacroix also picked up an injury during the first half of the away encounter.The 26-year-old went down holding his hamstring shortly after Liverpool’s equaliser. He was eventually taken of
  
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• Bayern Munich CEO confirms Harry Kane contract extension is near

  29-10-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich CEO confirms Harry Kane contract extension is nearBayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has revealed that Harry Kane’s anticipated contract extension is nearing completion, with the major issues already settled and only the final legal details remaining.As reported by Kicker, Dreesen confirmed on Wednesday evening, following Bayern’s emphatic 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over 1. FC Magdeburg, that the Bundesliga champions had reached an understanding with their star striker even bef
  
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• 📋 São Paulo and Bahia name teams as they seek a Brasileirão turnaround

  29-10-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo and Bahia name teams as they seek a Brasileirão turnaroundSão Paulo and Bahia face off at Arena Fonte Nova this Wednesday (28) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in Matchday 33 of the 2026 Brasileirão.São Paulo sit ninth in the table with 43 points and still hope to join the race for a top-five finish.Bahia, meanwhile, have gone two league matches without a win and remain seventh with 50 points.Compared to their last match (a 1-1 draw with Santos), Bahia coach Rogério Ceni has b
  
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• 📋 Remo and Botafogo name their line-ups for Brasileirão clash

  29-10-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Remo and Botafogo name their line-ups for Brasileirão clashRemo and Botafogo have named their starting lineups for this Wednesday's (28) Brasileirão clash.The match is part of the 33rd round of the championship and takes place at the Mangueirão.The hosts need all three points to keep their hopes of avoiding relegation alive.Botafogo, meanwhile, want to pull away from the relegation zone.
  See the starting lineups below:RemoGabriel Taliari returns to the starting lineup after serving a sus
  
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• Ice cold finishing and fire in his heart | Keisuke Goto becomes Freiburg’s latest super-sub

  29-10-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ice cold finishing and fire in his heart | Keisuke Goto becomes Freiburg’s latest super-subKeisuke Goto has done it again. The 21-year-old Japanese striker emerged from the bench to score twice in SC Freiburg’s dramatic 3-2 DFB-Pokal victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Wednesday evening, earning enthusiastic praise from teammate Christian Günter and head coach Julian Schuster.The youngster needed just 23 minutes to turn Freiburg’s fortunes around. Goto equalized with a superbly timed header f
  
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• How unbeaten Chelsea are getting back to their best

  29-10-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have won two and drawn one of their opening three league phase games in the Champions League [Getty Images]Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League was yet another demonstration they can win in different ways.Sonia Bompastor's side disappointed last season when they lost their Women's Super League and FA Cup crowns, while rivals Arsenal handed them an exit from Europe at the quarter-final stage.That followed a dream unbeaten season in which the Blues wrapped up a d
  
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• 'He knows his role' - Rulli provides heroics but no worries for Donnarumma

  29-10-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Geronimo Rulli is no stranger to penalty shootout heroics [Getty Images]Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout heroics against Brighton in the Carabao Cup may have some questioning Gianluigi Donnarumma's spot at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has no doubt about his number one.Rulli returned to the club in the summer from Marseille for a modest £1.7m to feature as a back-up to the Italy captain, but seemed to press his claims to challenge the jersey with an impressive display.The 34-year-o
  
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• Ronald Araújo Named Man of the Match as Liverpool Eliminate Chelsea

  29-10-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Araújo Named Man of the Match as Liverpool Eliminate ChelseaLiverpool 1–1 Chelsea – EFL Cup Man of the Match (5–4 on Penalties)Ronald AraújoLiverpool FCRonald Araújo delivered an impressive performance as Liverpool overcame Chelsea on penalties to secure their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. The Barcelona loanee demonstrated his physical strength, defensive awareness and ability to compete against a dangerous opponent, producing a display that underlined why Liverpool could
  
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