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• 'We need a proven manager'

  26-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked you who you would like to see take charge of Burnley after Nicky Hayen's departure.Here are some of your thoughts:Mike: Sean Dyche knows the club and its values and is strong enough not to take any nonsense from players or owners. He should be our main target now.Ian: We need a proven manager with Championship experience, but also let them bring a coaching team with them. Our last two head coaches seem to be on their own and are expected to change things, yet have no choice but to
  
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• After wild derby, 🇦🇷 giants seal Libertadores spot; see list

  01-11-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After wild derby, 🇦🇷 giants seal Libertadores spot; see listBoca Juniors beat River Plate 1-0 in a CRAZY derby at La Bombonera to seal their spot in the 2027 Libertadores.Lautaro Di Lollo scored the decisive goal this Sunday (1), taking the Argentine giants to 60 points in the Argentine league (combining the Apertura and Clausura).Besides securing qualification for the Libertadores, Boca moved within one win of the title - the club will host Defensa y Justicia in the final round.Now, 11 CL
  
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• After crazy derby, 🇦🇷 giants seal Libertadores spot; see list

  01-11-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After crazy derby, 🇦🇷 giants seal Libertadores spot; see listBoca Juniors beat River Plate 1–0 in a CRAZY derby at La Bombonera and booked their place in the 2027 Libertadores.Lautaro Di Lollo scored the decisive goal this Sunday (1), taking Boca to 60 points in the Argentine league (combining the Apertura and Clausura).Besides securing Libertadores qualification, Boca moved within one win of the title—the club will host Defensa y Justicia in the final round.The 2027 Libertadores now h
  
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• 🎥 Coach, I need your hat! No one will believe this story

  01-11-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Coach, I need your hat! No one will believe this storyLev Yashin rocked one 50 years ago, and now it’s made an unexpected return to professional football – the flat cap.Swindon Town keeper Connor Ripley had an apparently unexpected problem yesterday. During the home game against Rotherham United, the English fourth-tier side’s goalkeeper kept being blinded by the sun. The trouble was, nobody had a cap handy for the 33-year-old. Really nobody?Oh yes, someone did. His manager Ian Hollow
  
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• Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca agrees Sporting CP move

  01-11-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca agrees Sporting CP moveLyon manager Paulo Fonseca and Sporting CP have reached an agreement for the Portuguese head coach to takeover at the Lisbon-based club, according to Foot Mercato. Reports in both France and Portugal stated that Fonseca is Sporting CP’s primary target to replace Rui Borges after the latter endured a spell of disappointing results. The outlet understands that Sporting CP still need to negotiate Rui Borges’ contract termination before announcin
  
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• Chelsea Are In The Mix To Sign This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?

  01-11-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are In The Mix To Sign This Gifted Youngster: One For The Future?In a recent print edition, AS claimed that Chelsea are in the mix to sign Real Madrid Castilla youngster Sergio Martinez. It is understood that the Blues could face competition from Red Bull Leipzig and Club Brugge in the race to land the Spanish prospect.Martinez’s Impressive Rise In Spanish FootballMartinez has enjoyed a rapid rise in Spanish football and has managed to establish himself as a useful member of Real Madri
  
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• DFB-Pokal Round-of-16 Draw | Bayern Munich on collision course with unbeaten Hertha, Dortmund to visit Frankfurt, Freiburg return to Betzenberg

  01-11-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DFB-Pokal Round-of-16 Draw | Bayern Munich on collision course with unbeaten Hertha, Dortmund to visit Frankfurt, Freiburg return to BetzenbergThe draw for the Round-of-16 of the 2026/27 DFB-Pokal took place at the German Football Museum in Dortmund on Sunday evening, producing several enticing encounters. Chief among them shall be a showdown between the top Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga teams.Bayern Munich host unbeaten Hertha BSCThe defending champions remain on course to retain the trophy th
  
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• Arsenal explore Endrick loan but Real Madrid stance complicates deal

  01-11-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal explore Endrick loan but Real Madrid stance complicates dealArsenal have reportedly made contact over a possible January move for Endrick, with a loan containing an option to buy among the ideas being discussed.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesAccording to TEAMtalk, the Real Madrid forward’s representatives are looking at possible alternatives after his limited playing time in Spain, with Arsenal still said to be interested.The 20-year-old has only played 107 minutes this season acr
  
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• Manchester United Are In The Running To Land This Fulham Defender: Good Choice For Carrick?

  01-11-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are In The Running To Land This Fulham Defender: Good Choice For Carrick?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Manchester United are in the running to land Fulham defender Calvin Bassey. It is understood that the Red Devils would have to compete with Newcastle United, Everton, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Leipzig in the race to sign the Nigerian centre-back next year.Bassey’s Impressive Form In English FootballThe 26-year-old has made a solid
  
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• Insane Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool return moves one step closer, story out of Real Madrid confirms it

  01-11-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Insane Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool return moves one step closer, story out of Real Madrid confirms itTrent Alexander-Arnold's future is up in the air right now. A move to Liverpool looks a lot more likely after recent comments out of Real Madrid.Trent Alexander-Arnold didn't exactly shock the football world when he left Liverpool for Real Madrid in 2025 but it was certainly one of the biggest moves in recent times. A homegrown Reds deciding to move away from the club, using the end of his c
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Bundesliga Playmaker: Is He Worth The Fight?

  01-11-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Bundesliga Playmaker: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are facing stiff competition for Bayer 04 Leverkusen playmaker Ibrahim Maza. It is believed that Spurs would have to rival Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa in the race to land the Algerian youngster next year.Maza’s Impressive Form In The BundesligaMaza has enjoyed a good run of for
  
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• The ‘crazy’ stats that defined Arsenal’s statement win at Anfield

  01-11-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There was a time when Mikel Arteta resorted to gimmicks in his bid to win at Anfield. He has tried blasting out You’ll Never Walk Alone at Arsenal’s training ground. That didn’t work.Assembling this redoubtable, forceful side did. Five days after the worst result of Arteta’s reign came one of the best. “The defeat against Fleetwood looks the end of the world,” said Arteta. In contrast, this made him feel on top of the world. Anfield may not quite be the final frontier for the Spaniar
  
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• Worrying signs at Inter as Chivu and senior players echo same message after derby loss

  01-11-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Worrying signs at Inter as Chivu and senior players echo same message after derby lossCristian Chivu, Nicolò Barella and Alessandro Bastoni all echoed the same message after Inter’s 3-1 defeat to Milan in the Derby della Madonnina, raising further concerns about the team’s mentality.Inter lost their first Serie A game of the season on Saturday, losing 3-1 to city rivals Milan.ITALY – OCTOBER 31: Cristian Chivu, Manager of FC Internazionale, gestures during the Serie A match between AC Mil
  
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• 👀 An eye warm-up!? Striker does a bizarre exercise on the pitch

  01-11-2026 20:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 An eye warm-up!? Striker does a bizarre exercise on the pitchStrasbourg forward Martial Godo caught the eye with a warm-up for... his eyes.Before kick-off, the Ivorian player did an exercise to test his vision. Check it out:The technique involves visualizing match situations before taking the field as a form of mental preparation.This warm-up seems to have paid off. Martial Godo scored a goal as Strasbourg beat Auxerre 5–1.The 23-year-old forward has played just two games this season.In 2
  
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• Newcastle United Player Agrees Personal Terms Over Transfer: Should Jaissle Sell In January?

  01-11-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United Player Agrees Personal Terms Over Transfer: Should Jaissle Sell In January?Newcastle United’s uneven autumn has exposed the demands of Matthias Jaissle’s high-pressing system. The Magpies sit eighth after eight league matches, with three wins, two draws and three defeats. Their recent 3-1 EFL Cup defeat to Everton has added to the pressure to find greater consistency.Jaissle needs midfielders who can press, cover ground and arrive in the box. Joe Willock offers energy in tha
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus must be decisive on the pitch with clear heads’

  01-11-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus must be decisive on the pitch with clear heads’Luciano Spalletti wants Juventus to ‘play with clearer heads and with the desire to make decisions on the pitch’ against Napoli, but always with the right sense of balance.It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.The mood in the Bianconeri camp is dire after the humiliating 2-0 defea
  
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• Andoni Iraola: Liverpool denied 'clear penalty' vs Arsenal, to tell Alexander Isak to go to ground next time

  01-11-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola was out-scrapped by his old pal as Mikel Arteta as Liverpool scratched and clawed but couldn't find an equalizer in a tight and tense 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.But might it have been 1-1 earlier in the game had Alexander Isak dove to the ground after a clear shirt pull slowed his attempted header of a free kick?MORE — Match recap, highlights | Player ratings | Mikel Arteta reactionIraola thinks so, and is lamenting his team's failure to turn dominance into goals, i
  
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• Man United ready to move for former Arsenal star in January

  01-11-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United ready to move for former Arsenal star in JanuaryMan Utd Transfer Latest: Folarin Balogun Offered as January Striker Search IntensifiesManchester United have been approached over a possible January move for Folarin Balogun, according to TeamTalk, with the Monaco forward emerging as one of several options being explored as Old Trafford plans for the winter market.The 25-year-old finds himself in an increasingly difficult position in Ligue 1. TeamTalk reports that Balogun is “available
  
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• Manna: ‘Napoli cannot underestimate Juventus, Lucca must prove his worth’

  01-11-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manna: ‘Napoli cannot underestimate Juventus, Lucca must prove his worth’Napoli director Giovanni Manna warns Juventus in crisis ‘must not be underestimated,’ while he urges Lorenzo Lucca to ‘prove he deserves to wear the shirt’ in a rare start.It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.The Partenopei got back on track with the midweek 4-1 victory
  
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• Leeds United Eye Free 29-Year-Old Defender: Is He Right For Farke?

  01-11-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Eye Free 29-Year-Old Defender: Is He Right For Farke?Leeds United have focused on building a settled Premier League squad under Daniel Farke, but next summer’s contract decisions could dictate their recruitment plans. With the winter window approaching, the club must consider their left-back options and identify potential signings before rivals enter the market.Gabriel Gudmundsson has made six appearances this season and provided one assist, giving Farke a reliable option at left-
  
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• 👏Class act at Real Madrid: Tchouaméni rewards boy hit by ball

  01-11-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👏Class act at Real Madrid: Tchouaméni rewards boy hit by ballToday, Real Madrid beat Racing de Santander 3–0 with goals from Yan Diomandé, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham.One moment from the match that went viral, though, was a shot by Aurélien Tchouaméni that went well wide of the goal and ended up hitting a child, who bore the brunt of it.However, once the match ended, the Real Madrid midfielder went to find the child and gave him his shirt. A thoroughly deserved happy ending.This
  
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• Everton boss Phelan highlights positives in draw against Manchester United

  01-11-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton boss Phelan highlights positives in draw against Manchester UnitedEverton head coach Scott Phelan was pleased with the competitive nature of his side in their goalless draw with Manchester United at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.The Toffees were unable to produce that extra bit of quality in the final third to claim all three points on home soil.Speaking to the media after the game, Phelan gave his thoughts on his side’s performance.“I think it was more tactical in the first ha
  
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• Araujo Gets 7, Alisson With 5.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Arsenal

  01-11-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Araujo Gets 7, Alisson With 5.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs ArsenalLiverpool entertained Arsenal at Anfield earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Reds made a decent start to the contest but conceded the opening goal in the 16th minute when Kai Havertz found the back of the net. Andoni Iraola’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.The Merseyside club failed to mount a comeback in the second half and crashed t
  
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• 💥 Genoa win 2-1 at Lecce: Osmajic and Messias! Hold firm in second half 🧱

  01-11-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥 Genoa win 2-1 at Lecce: Osmajic and Messias! Hold firm in second half 🧱Genoa win 2-1 away at Lecce thanks to goals from Osmajic (11') and Messias (28'), with the visitors then holding on after Maleh (40') scored with a deflected free kick that changed the course of the game.
  Di Francesco's side dictate play in the second half but cannot find a goal. Genoa move up to 13 points while Lecce remain on 9.🎯Osmajic and Messias: 2-0! Lecce's FLOP stats in the opening 30 minutesAfter a cautiou
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks refereeing decisions, Tchouameni and substitutions after Racing Santander 0-3 Real Madrid

  01-11-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho talks refereeing decisions, Tchouameni and substitutions after Racing Santander 0-3 Real MadridReal Madrid were able to put the pressure on Barcelona at the top of the table thanks to a 3-0 win over Racing Santander.Although the scoreline might appear quite straightforward, it was a controversial game, particularly with regards to the referee and VAR calls, which Racing fans felt favoured Real Madrid.Speaking to the media after the game, Jose Mourinho blasted at the critics while t
  
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• Rice Gets 8, Konsa With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Liverpool

  01-11-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rice Gets 8, Konsa With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs LiverpoolArsenal clashed heads with Liverpool at Anfield earlier this evening as they hoped to earn a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game and scored the opener in the 16th minute when Kai Havertz got his name on the scoresheet. Mikel Arteta’s players went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.The North London club defended their slender advantage well in the sec
  
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• Everton Track £5.2m Defender: Should Moyes Move Now?

  01-11-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Track £5.2m Defender: Should Moyes Move Now?Everton have given their fans plenty to enjoy this season, with David Moyes guiding the side towards the Premier League’s European places so far, and into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United. Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Christian Nørgaard have added quality and depth, giving Moyes more options as the campaign progresses.However, central defence presents a different challenge. Jarrad Branthwa
  
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• Iraola to tell Alexander Isak to go to ground next time as Liverpool denied 'clear penalty' in Arsenal loss

  01-11-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola was out-scrapped by his old pal as Mikel Arteta as Liverpool scratched and clawed but couldn't find an equalizer in a tight and tense 1-0 loss to Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday.But might it have been 1-1 earlier in the game had Alexander Isak dove to the ground after a clear shirt pull slowed his attempted header of a free kick?MORE — Match recap, highlights | Player ratings | Mikel Arteta reactionIraola thinks so, and is lamenting his team's failure to turn dominance into goals, i
  
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• 🚨 Line-ups confirmed: Athletic and Real Sociedad set for the big derby

  01-11-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Line-ups confirmed: Athletic and Real Sociedad set for the big derbySan Mamés hosts a thrilling edition of the Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad this Sunday on Matchday 11 of LaLiga.
  Edin Terzic's Lions head into the game with renewed confidence after back-to-back emphatic wins over Getafe (4-0) and AE Prat (1-6), powered by the game-changing talents of Nico and Iñaki Williams. On the other side, the in-form San Sebastián outfit arrive with four consecutive league wins
  
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• Serie A | Lecce 1-2 Genoa: Messias inspiration for strong victory

  01-11-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Lecce 1-2 Genoa: Messias inspiration for strong victoryGenoa notched up a third consecutive victory and this success away to Lecce could prove crucial in the fight to stay in Serie A, as Junior Messias inspired with a goal and assist.This was a real relegation dogfight, but with very different moods. While the Salentini had started well, they lost four of the last five games going into this weekend, including a 5-1 hammering by Frosinone. Willem Geubbels was injured in the warm-up of t
  
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