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• Arteta addresses possible new position for Dowman

  13-10-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta addresses possible new position for DowmanMikel Arteta has suggested that Max Dowman could play in a new position in the future, but he’ll primarily be used on the right wing or as an attacking midfielder for now.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMax Dowman has played a couple of different positions for the Arsenal first-team so far, largely just reacting to whatever Mikel Arteta has needed from him.That’s meant some time on the right-hand side, and some appearances in midfie
  
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• Find out why Shakhtar chose London as their Champions League home

  14-10-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Find out why Shakhtar chose London as their Champions League homeSince being forced to leave the city of Donetsk in 2014, Shakhtar have been on a never-ending odyssey to find a place to play their home games. With UEFA banning European competition matches in Ukraine because of the military threat, the club have already played in Poland and Germany. But for this Champions League season (2026/27), their chosen "home" is Stamford Bridge in London.The struggle to reconcile the pride of competing in
  
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• Liverpool star confirms team mate hoping to be back for Brentford

  14-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star confirms team mate hoping to be back for BrentfordMilos Kerkez Sets Liverpool Challenge for LASK Clash as Andoni Iraola Demands MoreLiverpool head to Austria with a point to prove and Milos Kerkez has made the mood in the camp plain enough. The bruises from the defeat by Manchester City have not vanished, the frustration has not been disguised, and yet the message before the Champions League trip to LASK is firm and simple. “Tomorrow is a new opportunity and we have to give
  
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• Middlesbrough getting better and better - Hellberg

  14-10-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough are getting better and better, according to head coach Kim Hellberg.The Teessiders stretched their unbeaten run to eight games in the Championship with a 3-2 win at Stoke on Tuesday night to remain second in the table."It felt like it could have been a smoother ride but again it's the mentality when it goes to 2-2 then going on to win it," Hellberg told BBC Radio Tees."You could see in the game when they scored we go and push again and it was clear we were chasing to win the game.
  
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• Di Canio fears Tresoldi ‘has already chosen’ between Italy and Germany

  14-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Canio fears Tresoldi ‘has already chosen’ between Italy and GermanyNicolò Tresoldi has made headlines by scoring a hat-trick against Inter, and while Italy hopes the 22-year-old will pick them over Germany, Sky Sport Italia pundits fear he may have already chosen otherwise.Tresoldi contributed heavily to Club Brugge’s 4-3 win over Inter in the Champions League Round 2 on Tuesday, becoming the second player after Gareth Bale to score three goals in a single game agains
  
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• Arsenal 20yo recovers from foot injury to score in 10-0 win

  14-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 20yo recovers from foot injury to score in 10-0 winSmilla Holmberg returned from a foot injury scare to play twice for Sweden and score in a dominant World Cup play-off victory over Lithuania.Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesSmilla Holmberg recovered sufficiently from a foot injury to feature in both of Sweden’s World Cup qualifying play-off matches against Lithuania, scoring in the 10-0 second-leg victory.The Arsenal defender had sprained her foot in training on October 6,
  
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• Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he has ‘100% confidence’ in Bradley Barcola despite difficult start

  14-10-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he has ‘100% confidence’ in Bradley Barcola despite difficult startSpeaking ahead of his team’s encounter against LASK in the UEFA Champions League this Wednesday evening, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has said that he “100% confidence” in Bradley Barcola (24) despite what has been described as a difficult start to life in England.Although he has started four of the six matches he has played for the Reds so far, the French wing
  
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• ‘We deserved a better result’ Mauro Junior frustrated with PSV’s Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig

  14-10-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We deserved a better result’ Mauro Junior frustrated with PSV’s Champions League defeat to RB LeipzigPSV lost their second game in the Champions League as they fell 1-0 away from home to RB Leipzig. Ivan Perisic first half penalty was saved by Belgian goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt, a costly mistake as a solitary goal from Brajan Gruda with 15 minutes to go in the second half proved to be decisive. After drawing their opening game of the competition 1-1 with Shakthar Donetsk,
  
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• Michael Carrick retains Manchester United backing despite Champions League defeat

  14-10-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick retains Manchester United backing despite Champions League defeatManchester United manager Michael Carrick retains support of the club’s hierarchy despite Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.The Red Devils produced a much-improved display in Spain after the frustrating draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.United created several goalscoring opportunities, but failure to convert those chances meant they returned empty handed from the away g
  
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• Watch Tresoldi’s reaction as Italy-born striker emulates Bale against Inter

  14-10-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch Tresoldi’s reaction as Italy-born striker emulates Bale against InterItaly-born striker Nicolò Tresoldi had a hilarious reaction after learning he became the second player to score a hat-trick against Inter, following Gareth Bale.Tresoldi was instrumental in Club Brugge’s dramatic 4-3 win over Inter at San Siro on Tuesday in the Champions League Round 2 by scoring a hat-trick.Tresoldi emulates Bale with Champions League hat-trick against InterMILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER
  
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• Arsenal handed major Bayern Munich boost before Champions League clash

  14-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal handed major Bayern Munich boost before Champions League clashMichael Olise will be unavailable when Bayern Munich face Arsenal next week after an incident during Tuesday’s Champions League draw with Viking.Photo by Marius Nordnes / Nordnes Foto/Getty ImagesMichael Olise will miss Bayern Munich’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal next week after being sent off during Tuesday’s 3-3 draw with Viking.The France winger received two yellow cards within seconds in Norway,
  
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• How Jürgen Klopp motivated Brajan Gruda

  14-10-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Jürgen Klopp motivated Brajan GrudaBrajan Gruda (22) scored the match-winner as RB Leipzig overcame Dutch counterparts PSV Eindhoven to secure a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, their first win in this season’s competition.Leipzig’s star was nominated in Jürgen Klopp’s maiden Germany squad, but a Matchday 4 injury against Bayer Leverkusen saw the 22-year-old withdraw from the squad. Awaiting his Germany debut, Gruda revealed what Klopp said to keep the pl
  
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• Champions League: Roma vs. Real Madrid – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  14-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League: Roma vs. Real Madrid – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVDonyell Malen and Paulo Dybala start for Roma as the Giallorossi host José Mourinho’s Real Madrid in their first home Champions League game since 2019.It kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Manu Kone of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates Bryan Cristante and Donyell Malen during the Serie A match betw
  
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• Liverpool look at two Serie A stars to fix defensive issue

  14-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool look at two Serie A stars to fix defensive issueLiverpool Transfer Interest Grows as Juventus Fight to Keep Pierre KaluluLiverpool’s search for solutions at right-back appears to be gathering pace, with Tutto Mercato reporting that Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu has emerged as a serious target ahead of the summer window. It is the kind of link that makes sense on several levels, particularly for a club looking to sharpen a problem position after a difficult campaign. Juventus wa
  
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• Iraola confirms desire for Champions League win and to avoid future trouble

  14-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola confirms desire for Champions League win and to avoid future troubleAndoni Iraola Demands Liverpool Finish the Job Against LASK in Champions League TestLiverpool have started their Champions League campaign properly, with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but that only counts for so much if they follow it with a sloppy result in Austria. That is the point Andoni Iraola is making before the trip to face LASK.The Liverpool head coach is not dressing it up. Away games in Europe are
  
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• Antonio Cassano revisits failed Real Madrid spell and shares controversial opinion on Vinicius: ‘I should have gone to prison’

  14-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonio Cassano revisits failed Real Madrid spell and shares controversial opinion on Vinicius: ‘I should have gone to prison’Former Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano has delivered a scathing assessment of Vinicius Jr. while reflecting on his own troubled spell at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Italian also revisited his relationship with Fabio Capello, named the greatest players he shared a dressing room with and explained why Arda Guler still has work to do to match Guti.Speakin
  
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• No reason to suggest why Stoke cannot bounce back

  14-10-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport][Getty Images]Errors were Stoke's undoing in a game in which they tried to go toe to toe with Middlesbrough and came up short.Stoke should have had a penalty in the first half when Jeremy Sarmiento hauled down Djibril Soumare and Junior Tchamadeu missed a good chance when he raced through on goal in the second.On another day they might have won by the odd goal in several or taken at least a point but this time it was not to be.The first 10 games have given us a decent idea of where St
  
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• Arteta dedicates Arsenal win to Ken Friar

  14-10-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta dedicates Arsenal win to Ken FriarArsenal struck three times in seven second-half minutes before Arteta paid tribute to the club’s late life president.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta dedicated Arsenal’s 3-0 Champions League victory over Lille to Ken Friar, the club’s life president, who died on Monday aged 92.Arsenal maintained their perfect start in the competition with three goals in seven second-half minutes at the Emirates after a patient opening peri
  
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• Stats: Barcelona unleashed 22 shots in Galatasaray demolition

  14-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Barcelona unleashed 22 shots in Galatasaray demolitionBarcelona showed another dimension to Hansi Flick’s project by turning an early setback into a commanding 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul. Rather than relying solely on their traditional possession-based approach, the Catalans combined attacking intensity with clinical finishing to overwhelm their opponents after the break.As such, Barça finished the match with 22 shots, 11 of them on target, forcing Galatasa
  
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• 🤩 Champions League nights! Inter, Como, Napoli and a big clash on NOW 📺

  14-10-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤩 Champions League nights! Inter, Como, Napoli and a big clash on NOW 📺The Champions League returns with matchday two of the league phase. On Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October, Europe’s top teams are ready to battle for valuable points in the race for the knockout stage. The spotlight is on the Italian sides, with Inter and Napoli in action on Tuesday, followed by Como and Roma on Wednesday. But the schedule also features a blockbuster clash not to be missed: at Mancheste
  
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• It's just crazy: Liverpool doubling down on insane Florian Wirtz decision

  14-10-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's just crazy: Liverpool doubling down on insane Florian Wirtz decisionLiverpool continue to double down on an insane Florian Wirtz decision. This isn't going to work - surely they realise that?Liverpool paid over £100m to sign Florian Wirtz in 2025. It was - and remains - the biggest signing they've ever made from a reputation standpoint. Wirtz was considered the best player in the Bundesliga and every club in the world wanted him.Doesn't that seem a long time ago?Wirtz has not worked o
  
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• Are you watching Barcelona? Nicolo Tresoldi shows his class as Club Brugge beat Inter in Milan

  14-10-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are you watching Barcelona? Nicolo Tresoldi shows his class as Club Brugge beat Inter in MilanIt was another famous European night for Club Brugge yesterday as they beat Inter 4-3 in Milan. The star of the show was 22-year-old German striker Nicolo Tresoldi, who scored a hat-trick to make it nine goals in just 11 games so far this season. Tresoldi is rumoured to be being monitored by Barcelona, and after last night, there will certainly be even more interest coming his way from Catalonia and bey
  
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• 'Possessed' Davidson fills Weir gap as Scots set up glamour Sweden tie

  14-10-2026 10:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scotland stalwart Erin Cuthbert says Lauren Davidson was "like a woman possessed" against the Czech Republic to help Melissa Andreatta's side overcome the absence of Caroline Weir and move closer to the 2027 World Cup.The Brann forward scored the equaliser after the Czech Republic's shock early goal in Paisley as Scotland twice came from behind to set up a tie against heavyweights Sweden for a place in next summer's tournament in Brazil.Scotland needed the industry and spark of the 25-year-old,
  
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• Real Madrid megastar faces AS Roma test as he looks to restore confidence after recent controversy

  14-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar faces AS Roma test as he looks to restore confidence after recent controversyVinicius Jr. faces an important opportunity to get his Real Madrid season back on track when Jose Mourinho’s side takes on AS Roma in the Champions League. Following his sending-off against Villarreal, the Brazilian forward has extra motivation to deliver a strong performance in Europe while awaiting the final decision on his La Liga suspension.The length of his domestic ban could affect
  
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• PSG’s Luis Enrique says that he ‘hopes’ Manchester City avoid sanctions

  14-10-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG’s Luis Enrique says that he ‘hopes’ Manchester City avoid sanctionsSpeaking ahead of his team’s encounter against Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has said that he “hopes” for a positive outcome for the Premier League side in their appeal after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. After a long-running investigation, an independent commission found Manchester
  
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• Nicolò Tresoldi makes UEFA Champions League history

  14-10-2026 10:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicolò Tresoldi makes UEFA Champions League historyGermany U21 youth international Nicolò Tresoldi made UEFA Champions League history on Tuesday night, becoming only the second player to score a hat-trick in a single match at the San Siro as Club Brugge beat Inter 4-3 in a spectacle under the lights.In doing so, Tresoldi repeated the feat that Gareth Bale achieved with Tottenham, against Inter, in 2020.“It was unbelievable, indescribable,” he told Sky Italia. “I&r
  
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• Galatasaray superstar backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in Ballon d’Or race after UCL embarrassment: ‘Among the best in the world’

  14-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray superstar backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in Ballon d’Or race after UCL embarrassment: ‘Among the best in the world’Rafael Leao was unable to prevent Galatasaray from suffering a 4-1 defeat against Barcelona, but the Portuguese forward left Istanbul with a strong message about the talent of Lamine Yamal.The Galatasaray winger played a part in the build-up to his side’s only goal and witnessed Yamal influence Barcelona’s comeback with two decisive as
  
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• Alessia Russo’s scoring run continues with England brace

  14-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alessia Russo’s scoring run continues with England braceThe Arsenal striker now has five goals in her last four appearances for club and country as England move on to face Ukraine.Photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty ImagesAlessia Russo scored twice and Georgia Stanway was also on target as England beat Greece 5-0 on Tuesday to complete an 8-1 aggregate victory in their World Cup qualifying play-off.Russo opened the scoring after only three minutes at the King Power Stadium, running on to a throug
  
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• 3-4 Loss to Club Brugge – Bisseck Calls for Inter Response

  14-10-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  3-4 Loss to Club Brugge – Bisseck Calls for Inter ResponseInter defender Yann Bisseck said conceding four goals in the Champions League was damaging after the Nerazzurri lost 3-4 at home to Club Brugge.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Bisseck spoke to Inter TV after the defeat and acknowledged that the result had fallen short of what Inter wanted. He also credited Club Brugge and said Inter needed to improve.Yann Bisseck during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and Inter Milan. –
  
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• In-form Tottenham defender emerges as transfer option for Real Madrid with Barcelona also in race – report

  14-10-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In-form Tottenham defender emerges as transfer option for Real Madrid with Barcelona also in race – reportReal Madrid have emerged as a potential destination for Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro, with the Spanish international reportedly open to returning to La Liga.According to Bernabeu Digital, Porro has reappeared on Real Madrid’s radar as uncertainty grows around his long-term future in England. Meanwhile, Barcelona are also monitoring the defender, setting up the po
  
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