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• Araujo the stopgap solution fixing Liverpool's problems

  19-10-2026 18:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have an option to buy Ronald Araujo for £47.2m at the end of the season [Getty Images]Seeing Ronald Araujo with the South American drink known as Mate is becoming a regularity around Liverpool.Those close to the 27-year-old say that true to his Uruguayan heritage, he takes the caffeinated beverage - made by steeping dry leaves in warm water - wherever he goes.The sight of defender Araujo in Liverpool's starting line-up is also becoming the norm this season. For all the focus on L
  
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• 🤣 Fought for the Maracanã for this? Rivals go wild at Vasco's exit

  21-10-2026 05:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤣 Fought for the Maracanã for this? Rivals go wild at Vasco's exitVasco fought a fierce battle with the consortium that runs the Maracanã, made up of Flamengo and Fluminense, to face Boca Juniors at the stadium. They only needed a draw, but ended up knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana in the cruelest fashion.And, of course, their rivals had a field day. Check out some of the many reactions after Vasco disappointed the 66,026 fans in attendance. BANTER ALERTVitrou!Their riv
  
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• 🎥 Keeper blunder fatal! Vasco fight, Boca oust them at Maracanã

  21-10-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Keeper blunder fatal! Vasco fight, Boca oust them at MaracanãVasco failed to end their nearly 26-year wait to reach an international tournament final.After winning 1-0 at La Bombonera, Vasco faced Boca Juniors at a Maracanã that welcomed them with a huge celebration on Tuesday night (20).But they were beaten 3-1 in front of 66,026 fans in the second leg of the Sudamericana semifinal.They had been competing on three fronts and now turn their attention to the battle against
  
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• ⚠️ First Copa Sul-Americana-2026 finalist confirmed

  21-10-2026 04:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ First Copa Sul-Americana-2026 finalist confirmedVasco failed to end their nearly 26-year wait to reach an international tournament final.After winning 1-0 at La Bombonera, Vasco faced Boca Juniors at a Maracanã that welcomed them with a huge celebration on Tuesday night (20).And they were beaten 3-1 in front of 66,026 fans in the second leg of the Sudamericana semi-final.They had been competing on three fronts but now turn their attention to the fight against relegation in
  
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• 💪 Chivas beat Necaxa and snap at América's heels

  21-10-2026 04:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪 Chivas beat Necaxa and snap at América's heelsChivas de Guadalajara earned a valuable 1-0 win over Necaxa on Matchday 13 of the Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament, a result that lifts them into second place in the overall standings.
  An own goal breaks the deadlockThe 'Rebaño Sagrado' dominated proceedings as they sought the three points to stay near the top of the standings. The game's only goal came in the 77th minute, following an unfortunate play in which Necaxa's Urugua
  
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• 🙄Atlético Nacional stumble against Cúcuta Deportivo and raise doubts

  21-10-2026 03:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙄Atlético Nacional stumble against Cúcuta Deportivo and raise doubtsAtlético Nacional suffered a bitter 1-0 defeat away to Cúcuta Deportivo in the Liga BetPlay 2026-II. The hosts capitalized on an early goal and defended effectively, securing a vital result that moves them into the top eight qualifying spots and gives them much-needed breathing room in the relegation standings.
  Lack of goals and a creative block in attackThe match followed the same frustrating
  
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• 🎥 Vasco heading out of the Copa Sul-Americana at the Maracanã

  21-10-2026 03:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Vasco heading out of the Copa Sul-Americana at the MaracanãThe advantage built at La Bombonera crumbled before the fourth minute of Tuesday's (20) clash at the Maracanã. And Vasco then saw Boca Juniors score a second goal in the first half of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal second leg.The aggregate score currently stands at 2–1 in favor of the Xeneizes. Who are on course for a place in the final.Check out the first-half highlights below.Clinical BocaWith no other op
  
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• ⚠️ Marcelo Paz is no longer Corinthians' football executive

  21-10-2026 01:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚠️ Marcelo Paz is no longer Corinthians' football executiveCorinthians announced on Tuesday evening (20) that Marcelo Paz had stepped down as football director.His departure was reportedly by mutual agreement.His final act was hiring Seedorf to take charge of the team following Fernando Diniz's dismissal. Marcelo Paz, 43, was announced by Timão on December 27 last year.He joined the club after a long spell at Fortaleza.He served as football director (2015–2017), pr
  
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• 📋 It's time! Vasco and Boca line-ups confirmed at the Maracanã

  21-10-2026 01:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 It's time! Vasco and Boca line-ups confirmed at the MaracanãThe first Copa Sudamericana finalist will be decided this Tuesday (20).Vasco and Boca Juniors will play the second leg of their semifinal at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).The clash will take place at the Maracanã. Venezuelan referee Jesús Valenzuela will officiate. SBT and Paramount+ will broadcast the match. 
  State of play 🆚Vasco only need a draw after their 1-0 win at La Bo
  
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• No jeopardy but loads of fun - Champions League sets new goals record

  21-10-2026 01:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Foden scored a hat-trick in Manchester City's 5-1 win over AEK Athens [Getty Images]More teams, more games - and more goals.Since the current Champions League format was introduced at the start of the 2024-25 season, Europe's elite club competition has delivered all of the above and more.Especially the goals part.Already trending upwards over the past two campaigns, there has been a genuine goals boom in this year's competition.The 187 goals scored so far have come at an average of 4.16 per
  
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• David Lynch’s Five Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s Win Over Villarreal

  21-10-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch’s Five Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s Win Over VillarrealLiverpool 4-3 Villarreal: David Lynch Hails Ngumoha Brilliance and Iraola’s Champions League GambleLiverpool’s extraordinary 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal provided David Lynch with plenty to dissect in his latest YouTube match reaction from Anfield, with Rio Ngumoha’s outstanding performance, Alexis Mac Allister’s resurgence and Andoni Iraola’s team selection dominating t
  
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• 🚨 Confirmed XIs: Chivas and Necaxa in a must-win clash

  21-10-2026 01:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Confirmed XIs: Chivas and Necaxa in a must-win clashChivas de Guadalajara host Necaxa's Rayos at Estadio Akron in the midweek round of the Apertura 2026, urgently needing to return to winning ways.
  Gabriel Milito's side have gone four matches without a win since their draw in the Clásico Nacional, although they remain near the top, four points behind leaders América. Necaxa, meanwhile, are in a deep crisis: they sit second from bottom and have failed to turn things around
  
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• Regulator has 'absolute power' to force Man City sale if guilty verdict upheld

  21-10-2026 01:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City's owners could be forced to sell the club if the guilty verdict against them is upheld, according to the head of the new football watchdog.David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator, said the body would have “absolute power” to force a sale if City are ultimately found to have run the club improperly.His comments came after an independent commission found the club guilty of circumventing Premier League rules.The commission found City had set up "sham" co
  
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• The night 'ruthless' Ngumoha came of age for Liverpool

  21-10-2026 00:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rio Ngumoha, aged 18 years and 52 days, became the youngest Liverpool player to either score or assist for the club in the Champions League [Getty Images]In a game of seven goals, none were scored by Rio Ngumoha - but this was his night.The 18-year-old was simply a class apart from the rest in Liverpool's 4-3 win over Villarreal.It is over a year since Ngumoha burst on to the scene for Liverpool with a memorable stoppage-time winner at Newcastle.He has been in and out since then, impressing in f
  
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• 😳 Sacking manager could cost Série A club R$ 30 million

  21-10-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😳 Sacking manager could cost Série A club R$ 30 millionLuís Castro was sacked by Grêmio on September 13, but no agreement has yet been reached over his termination payout.According to reporting by ge, the amount is reportedly R$30 million, as the club must pay out the full value of his contract, which was due to run until December next year.The sum includes 15 months of remaining wages, two annual 13th-month salary payments (for 2026 and 2027), and other charges.Gr&ec
  
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• No Haaland, no problem - can Foden be Man City's alternative goalscorer?

  21-10-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Foden is the third Englishman to score a hat-trick and provide an assist in a Champions League match after Wayne Rooney and Raheem Sterling [Getty Images]Phil Foden's magnificent man-of-the-match display in the Champions League against AEK Athens served as a reminder of the prodigious talent that the player still possesses.After two disappointing seasons in which, by his own admission, he failed to hit the heights expected, there may be those who had forgotten what he can produce.Being left
  
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• PSG star hailed as ‘most underrated player of all time’ after Barcelona win

  21-10-2026 00:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz has been hailed as the “most underrated player of all time” after scoring in the Champions League holders’ statement 4-2 victory over Barcelona.Ruiz tapped home PSG’s fourth after the French giants were pegged back twice in their win at the Parc des Princes, first by Xavi Espart before Lamine Yamal produced his latest moment of magic to level in the 79th minute.Vitinha’s strike two minutes later gave PSG the lead once again
  
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• 🚨James starts: how Atlético Nacional and Cúcuta line up

  21-10-2026 00:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨James starts: how Atlético Nacional and Cúcuta line upEstadio General Santander hosts the clash between Cúcuta Deportivo and Atlético Nacional this Tuesday, October 20, on matchday 15 of the Liga BetPlay Dimayor.
  The 'Motilón' side, coached by Nicolás Chiesa, will look to make home advantage count after securing a valuable away win. Meanwhile, the 'Verdolaga' side arrive full of confidence after thrashing Boyacá Chicó 4-1, with the
  
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• Fifa call out ‘concerted effort to undermine’ Gianni Infantino after apology from The Times

  21-10-2026 00:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa have acknowledged an apology from The Times over incorrect reporting that president Gianni Infantino was paid an undeclared second salary and have called out what it claims is a ‘concerted and ongoing effort’ to undermine the organisation and Infantino. An article published by The Times a week ago claimed that Infantino had received a second salary from Fifa and that he had failed to declare the payments with that information proving incorrect. The newspaper removed the incorrec
  
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• 😱 Cristiano Ronaldo has a shocker, but Al-Nassr win; watch the highlights

  21-10-2026 00:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Cristiano Ronaldo has a shocker, but Al-Nassr win; watch the highlightsCristiano Ronaldo had three big chances to move closer to his 1,000th career goal.The problem was that Tuesday (20) just wasn't CR7's day, as he even missed a penalty. Luckily for the No. 7, his compatriot João Félix secured Al-Nassr's 1-0 win over NEOM in the Saudi Pro League. 
  It wasn't easy...His best opportunity came late in the first half after a penalty was awarded following a VAR revie
  
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• Yaya Toure admits defeat: “The gap with Roma is too big.”

  21-10-2026 00:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yaya Toure admits defeat: “The gap with Roma is too big.”Roma were superior throughout the entire 90 minutes at the Olimpico against Slovan Bratislava. The Giallorossi won 4-0, and the Slovakians never seemed capable of getting back into the game. Yaya Touré, the visiting coach, spoke about the match in the capital at a press conference. The initial approach? “We had prepared very well, it was disappointing because we could have done better, but instead we were passive.
  
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• Manchester City 5 AEK Athens 1: City player ratings as Phil Foden stars at the Etihad

  21-10-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City 5 AEK Athens 1: City player ratings as Phil Foden stars at the EtihadManchester City 5 (Elliot Anderson 12′, Phil Foden 34′, 65′, 76′,  Rayan Cherki 57′)AEK Athens 1 (Stavros Pilios 52′)Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 to make it two wins out of three in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Phil Foden scored a hat trick and goals from Rayan Cherki and Elliot Anderson sealed City’s win. Enzo M
  
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• Pisilli: ‘Every moment with Roma armband was an honour’

  21-10-2026 00:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pisilli: ‘Every moment with Roma armband was an honour’Niccolò Pisilli admits ‘every moment wearing the captain’s armband was an honour’ after scoring in Roma’s 4-0 Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava.The 22-year-old product of the youth academy is Roma born and bred, spending his entire career with the Giallorossi jersey on his back.ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 20: Nahuel Molina of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with Nic
  
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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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