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• Analysis: Thiago re-discovers scoring touch against Forest

  31-10-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Igor Thiago has four goals from 12 appearances for Brentford this season, two of which have come in the last three days [Getty Images]Only Manchester City's Erling Haaland (27) netted more Premier League goals than Igor Thiago's 22 last season. But this season, it has been a different story.Until four days ago, Thiago had netted just twice in 10 matches in all competitions. One of which was against Championship side Birmingham City in EFL Cup second-round drubbing.But after scoring on Wednesday
  
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• USMNT cancel media access as Man United eye Mauricio Pochettino swoop

  11-11-2026 15:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Media duties scheduled for Wednesday have been cancelled by the United States as Manchester United prepare to make a move for their head coach Mauricio Pochettino.It is understood that plans are underway at United to appoint the Argentinian should current head coach Michael Carrick, as expected, be dismissed, with the club currently sitting in the relegation zone after their worst start to a season since 1986.Pochettino is understood to be keen on the Old Trafford post, having previously been li
  
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• Tottenham target Ausilio: ‘I’d like to test myself in the Premier League’

  11-11-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham target Ausilio: ‘I’d like to test myself in the Premier League’Former Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio says he wants to try working in the Premier League, amid strong links with Tottenham.With quotes via Eurosport, Ausilio spoke at the Social Football Summit in Turin about his departure from Inter in September, which ended a 28-year association with the club.“I’m doing very well. It was an important, long and unique part of my professional life, but like all good stories
  
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• McTominay reveals he underwent heart shock procedure during World Cup with Scotland

  11-11-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay reveals he underwent heart shock procedure during World Cup with ScotlandNapoli midfielder Scott McTominay has revealed the cardiac problems that prompted his surgery started playing for Scotland at the 2026 World Cup. ‘I got the shock on my heart two days before the Haiti game.’The 29-year-old was diagnosed with a mild, benign arrhythmia and removed from the Napoli squad after the first two Serie A rounds of the season, on September 1.He visited a specialist in Manchester and had
  
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• Football Italia Show: Picking six guaranteed starters after watching Italy training

  11-11-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Picking six guaranteed starters after watching Italy trainingItaly completed their final training session at Coverciano before departing for Milan ahead of Thursday’s Nations League showdown with France, and Football Italia was among the accredited media granted access to the opening stages of the workout.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelRiccardo Calafiori and Antonio Vergara during an Italy training session at Coverciano on November
  
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• 18 Manchester City Players Selected For International Duty in November - Eight Names Excluded

  11-11-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  18 Manchester City Players Selected For International Duty in November - Eight Names ExcludedAfter an intense run of domestic and continental fixtures for Manchester City, featuring a torrid run of form in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca's players are taking what is being viewed as a very much-needed break from Etihad action.Off the back of a third successive defeat in the Premier League, City's first-team stars now take on action with their respective countries, with competitions ranging from
  
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• 'Perfect captain' Harry Kane to be presented with Ballon d'Or at Wembley, says Thomas Tuchel

  11-11-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel has hailed Harry Kane as the “perfect captain” and “standout player” from his squad, as the 33-year-old prepares for his first game since winning the Ballon d’Or and his record 126th England cap. Speaking ahead of the final Nations League group stage fixtures, Tuchel confirmed Kane would start the Three Lions’ encounter with Croatia at Wembley on Thursday.The occasion will be one of extra significance as Kane will be presented with the Ballon d’Or trophy in front of t
  
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• Report: Aston Villa stars set to sign new deals

  11-11-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Aston Villa stars set to sign new dealsAston Villa Closing in on Unai Emery Contract Extension as Five Players Set for New DealsAston Villa are preparing to strengthen the foundations of their remarkable transformation, with Unai Emery approaching a new contract agreement and five first-team players expected to extend their stays at Villa Park.According to John Percy of The Telegraph, negotiations between Emery and chairman Nassef Sawiris are progressing positively, with an announcement
  
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• Ajax director praises Barcelona loanee Ter Stegen after impressive revival: ‘Can play wherever he likes’

  11-11-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ajax director praises Barcelona loanee Ter Stegen after impressive revival: ‘Can play wherever he likes’Former Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff has praised Marc-Andre ter Stegen following the German goalkeeper’s move to Ajax, insisting that the experienced shot-stopper was keen to join the Amsterdam club despite having other options available. Ter Stegen is currently on loan from Barcelona until 2027 and has made an encouraging start to his spell in the Netherlands.Cruyff, who now
  
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• Former Real Madrid manager backs Endrick to join AS Roma: ‘Can do what Nico Paz did at Como’

  11-11-2026 15:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid manager backs Endrick to join AS Roma: ‘Can do what Nico Paz did at Como’Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t MARCA), former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello has backed Endrick to join AS Roma in January. The former Italy head coach insisted that the youngster could repeat the success that Nico Paz has enjoyed at Como after leaving Los Blancos.Capello’s thoughts on EndrickEndrick finds himself in a difficult situation at Real Madrid once again, with game-time proving h
  
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• Latest: PSG starlet gets first senior France call up after run of 3 starts for club

  11-11-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Latest: PSG starlet gets first senior France call up after run of 3 starts for clubPSG player Senny Mayulu has come on leaps and bounds this season, and is celebrating with an international call up to the senior France team.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.The international break is underway and as you’d expect there’s plenty of PSG chatter.A big moment has just arrived for PSG
  
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• Inter star Spence out of England squad for Croatia, but should be ready for Spain

  11-11-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter star Spence out of England squad for Croatia, but should be ready for SpainInter wide man Djed Spence will not be part of the England squad to face Croatia, confirms Thomas Tuchel, but he ought to be ready to play against Spain this weekend.England are in Nations League Group 3 and sit in second place behind Spain, having won all three matches after the opening 3-2 home defeat to the World Cup winners.They will host Luka Modric’s Croatia on Thursday evening, the close out the group with
  
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• Juventus add Scamacca to January striker shortlist as Spalletti wants a target man

  11-11-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus add Scamacca to January striker shortlist as Spalletti wants a target manJuventus have added Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca to their list of January targets as Luciano Spalletti looks for a new centre-forward.According to Tuttosport, via CalcioMercato, Spalletti wants a physical No 9 who can hold the ball up and give his side an outlet when they’re under pressure. The Bianconeri haven’t really had one since Dušan Vlahović left, and neither Randal Kolo Muani nor Nick Woltemade
  
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• Ravalawa and Doolan leave Castleford

  11-11-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Castleford Tigers pair Mikaele Ravalawa and Aiden Doolan have left the Super League club.Fijian winger Ravalawa, 29, suffered an injury-plagued 2026 campaign having joined from NRL side St George Illawarra on a three-year contract last August.In total, Ravalawa scored five tries in 13 Super League matches for Cas, including in the thrilling 36-34 victory over then league-leaders Leeds Rhinos in July.Doolan, 23, departs having played three times in Super League last season before spending time on
  
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• USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino reportedly reaches verbal agreement with Manchester United: What's next?

  11-11-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has reached a verbal agreement to become the manager of Manchester United should the club move on from Michael Carrick, according to multiple reports, as the futures of the United States men's national team and the Red Devils are intertwined at the moment.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates all morningMORE — Man United the most perplexing gigantic club in the worldPochettino is due to take USMNT training today and Carrick led Man United's session, and
  
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• Moreira: ‘I will remember Milan derby for rest of my life’

  11-11-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Moreira: ‘I will remember Milan derby for rest of my life’Diego Moreira admits his first Derby della Madonnina against Inter ‘will remain in my memory forever,’ but he will not ‘rest on my laurels’ for Milan or Belgium.The winger was a huge investment over the summer from RC Strasbourg for a reported €50m plus significant add-ons, and is beginning to show why with four goals and three assists in 10 games between Serie A and the Europa League.He was crucial in the Milan Derby victor
  
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• Real Madrid forward open to permanent exit as Arsenal circle

  11-11-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid forward open to permanent exit as Arsenal circleReal Madrid’s Endrick isn’t ruling out a permanent January transfer, amid multiple reports of Arsenal interest in the young forward.Photo by Diego Souto/Getty ImagesMarco Ruiz reports for Spanish outlet AS that Real Madrid’s 20-year-old striker Endrick isn’t ruling out a permanent transfer ahead of the January transfer window, though his current club would want a sell-on clause or a buy-back option.Endrick hasn’t given up on s
  
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• Marc Bernal opens up on relationship with Hansi Flick and impact of Rodri’s arrival: ‘He’s a leader in the dressing room’

  11-11-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Bernal opens up on relationship with Hansi Flick and impact of Rodri’s arrival: ‘He’s a leader in the dressing room’There was a point in the summer when Marc Bernal appeared closer to leaving Barcelona than staying, especially at the time when links to Rodri got strong.At that point, Hansi Flick and the administration played a vital role in ensuring the player feels valued and is guaranteed an important role in the team – something they have been able to live up to.While Bernal ma
  
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• 👑 Top 20 scorers: Yamal ahead of Raphinha, Sinayoko close behind Mbappé

  11-11-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Top 20 scorers: Yamal ahead of Raphinha, Sinayoko close behind MbappéAs every week, check out the top 20 scorers (goals + assists) for the 2026-27 season across Europe's five major leagues.Lassine Sinayoko's impressive run continues!After his goal-filled displays against Rennes and Monaco, the Paris FC striker found the net again this weekend in the win over Auxerre.With 14 points, he strengthens his grip on 4th place and is now putting direct pressure on Kylian Mbappé.There's a change at
  
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• Roma open talks to extend Hermoso’s contract until 2029

  11-11-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma open talks to extend Hermoso’s contract until 2029Roma have opened talks with Mario Hermoso over a new contract, as the defender has become a key player under Gian Piero Gasperini.According to Tuttosport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Giallorossi want to extend his current deal by one or two years, with an option for a further season. That could keep him at the club until 2029. The new terms would involve a slight pay cut, but both sides want to continue together and the talks are progressing
  
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• Juve's attack, Stones ⚠️ Napoli-Varela and Roma-Lookman: today's news 🔥

  11-11-2026 14:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve's attack, Stones ⚠️ Napoli-Varela and Roma-Lookman: today's news 🔥Serie A is on hold for the international break, but the transfer market is already heating up. Juventus are looking for a new centre-forward and weighing up several options for January, while Milan are exploring two ways to strengthen their attack. Inter are waiting for Stones and considering their next moves, Napoli are dreaming of Varela, and Roma are looking at Lookman again. There are also updates from Lazio and Fi
  
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• Lukaku out of Belgium squad against Turkiye, major doubt to face Italy

  11-11-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lukaku out of Belgium squad against Turkiye, major doubt to face ItalyFormer Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku is out of Belgium’s Nations League match with Turkiye, and is also in doubt to recover in time to face Italy in the final game.It is a three-way race for the two qualifying spots in Nations League Group A, with France leading on 10 points, followed by Italy on seven and Belgium six.The final rounds of the tournament see Italy vs. France and Turkiye vs. Belgium on Thursday, then Belgium vs.
  
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• Mile Svilar one step closer to return from injury

  11-11-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mile Svilar one step closer to return from injuryToday, Mile Svilar will undergo a crucial check-up to permanently remove the brace on his right foot. As reported by Il Messaggero, the nagging bone problem in his fifth toe can now be considered completely behind him, and the starting goalkeeper is ready to return to the Giallorossi goalposts to defend the club’s colors in the match at the Stadio Tardini against Parma.The return of the number one and the possible recovery of Dybala are two key
  
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• Manchester United reportedly closing in on deal with Mauricio Pochettino once team moves on from Michael Carrick

  11-11-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All indications point to USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino joining Manchester United, but there’s one significant roadblock preventing the move: Michael Carrick is still employed by the side. That’s expected to change Wednesday, as Manchester United brass will reportedly meet to discuss Carrick’s fate. Once that meeting takes place — and Carrick is relieved of his duties — it’s expected Pochettino will be hired by the team, per multiple sources. The move comes just months after Pochett
  
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• Swans CEO on transfers, finances and Snoop's next visit

  11-11-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Gorringe left his role as Bristol Rovers chief executive in 2024 before joining Swansea in 2025[Rex Features]Swansea City have turned heads by investing heavily in their playing squad in recent times.According to Transfermarkt, Swansea had one of the Championship's highest net spends in the summer of 2025, while there was another significant outlay in this year's close-season window.The transfer fees reflect the ambition of a club eyeing a return to the Premier League after eight years away.
  
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• Report injured Mbappé out of France squad to face Italy in Nations League

  11-11-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report injured Mbappé out of France squad to face Italy in Nations LeagueKylian Mbappé is a major doubt for France in their Nations League clash with Italy, so Zinedine Zidane has called up Senny Mayulu of Paris Saint-Germain.The match kicks off at San Siro on Thursday at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).This is a head-to-head for top spot in Nations League Group A, and a victory might all but guarantee the Azzurri qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament.Mbappé expected to miss Italy-FranceROME
  
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• Roma favored over Milan in race for Endrick

  11-11-2026 14:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma favored over Milan in race for EndrickThe Endrick option is gaining momentum ahead of the January transfer window. This time, it’s being relaunched by Matteo Moretto, a transfer expert who regularly collaborates with Fabrizio Romano. Moretto believes Real Madrid’s Brazilian talent has a real chance of leaving Spain during the upcoming winter transfer window. This prospect is of particular interest to Roma, who are listed as the main Italian contenders for the player.Speaking to DAZN Spa
  
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• Pozzo court case in Spain adds to unrest at Watford

  11-11-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images][BBC]These are difficult times for Watford.On the pitch, the Hornets have made a stuttering start to the season, leading to concerns over the future of head coach Alessio Dionisi.The win against Lincoln and the draw with Middlesbrough before the international break has done enough, it seems, to keep the popular coach in his job for the time being, which will please the majority of supporters.Off the pitch hasn't been any easier either. Sir Elton John's criticism after the debacle a
  
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• Conte discovers Manchester United fate with club ready to appoint new head coach

  11-11-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conte discovers Manchester United fate with club ready to appoint new head coachAntonio Conte looks set to miss out on the Manchester United job, with the Red Devils closing in on Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick’s replacement.According to The Athletic, United spent Tuesday working on personal terms with Pochettino’s representatives, and no major problems are expected. The club haven’t yet contacted US Soccer, though. Pochettino is under contract as the United States’ head coach un
  
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• Gabriel Magalhaes defends Barcelona star Raphinha over Brazil statements: ‘Many misinterpreted what he said’

  11-11-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Magalhaes defends Barcelona star Raphinha over Brazil statements: ‘Many misinterpreted what he said’Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has publicly defended Barcelona winger Raphinha following criticism of his recent comments about managing his playing time with the Brazilian national team. Speaking at a press conference in Singapore on Wednesday, the centre-back insisted that his teammate’s words had been misunderstood and emphasised his commitment to representing Brazil.Raphinha
  
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