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• Barcelona captain expected to return to action against PSG

  13-10-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain expected to return to action against PSGThe international break brought with it a minor setback for FC Barcelona as their captain and key forward Raphinha returned from the Brazil camp with an injury.The 29-year-old attacker had to be substituted during the Selecao’s second friendly against Australia due to discomfort and flew back to Spain shortly after to undergo tests.Thankfully, examinations revealed no serious injury for the Brazilian international, but Barcelona hav
  
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• Martinez criticises Man Utd board after Atletico defeat

  13-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez in action against Atletico Madrid [Getty Images]Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has launched a blistering attack on the club's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid means United have now gone five games without a win.Their last victory was against Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK on 10 September. Their only other win this season came against newly pr
  
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• Allegri fresh De Bruyne tension after Napoli crumble 3-1 with Villarreal

  13-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri fresh De Bruyne tension after Napoli crumble 3-1 with VillarrealMax Allegri confessed to more tension with Kevin De Bruyne during Napoli’s 3-1 defeat to Villarreal. ‘If the midfield doesn’t press or help out, you’re going to struggle.’The Partenopei leave Spain bruised and battered, as they had taken the lead through Amir Rrahmani, only to visibly crumble under the weight of their own errors.A terrible Matteo Politano back-pass allowed Georges Mikautadze to
  
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• "We expect more" — Martínez hits out at Man Utd transfer business 🤬

  13-10-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "We expect more" — Martínez hits out at Man Utd transfer business 🤬Lisandro Martínez lashed out after Manchester United’s defeat to Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.Highly critical of the club’s sporting strategy, the Argentine defender warned: “We had a fantastic season last season, and now we expect more from those at the top.”Asked whether the squad lacked Champions League quality and whether there had been insufficient investment over the
  
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• Torres And Wan-Bissaka To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Fenerbahce

  13-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torres And Wan-Bissaka To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs FenerbahceAston Villa will welcome Fenerbahce at Villa Park this Wednesday as they look to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Villans were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford recently, so they would be eager to secure a victory in midweek.Unai Emery will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first team for this game. Both Pau Torres and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could play
  
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• Arsenal produce second-half blitz to sink Lille and continue perfect Champions League start

  13-10-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka came off the bench to help turn a frustrating evening into a rout as Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium.The substitute scored the third of three Arsenal goals in a seven-minute burst after the hour mark, with Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze also finding the net.The win was Arsenal's second from two matches in the Champions League this season, and their ninth in 10 across all competitions.It was also the club's 14th consecutive victory in the group stage of the competition
  
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• Champions League: the 3️⃣ standout players of the night ⭐️

  13-10-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League: the 3️⃣ standout players of the night ⭐️A rising star and two Ballon d'Or favourites! Discover the three standout performers from this evening's Champions League action.🥉 Harry Kane - Bayern MunichWhen Bayern Munich needed him most, the prolific English striker stepped up, scoring twice and providing the pass before the assist for Luis Diaz's goal.📸 CARINA JOHANSEN🥈 Lamine Yamal - FC BarcelonaOnce again unstoppable despite a fr
  
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• Liverpool could trigger Premier League bombshell after massive Arsenal mistake

  13-10-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could trigger Premier League bombshell after massive Arsenal mistakeArsenal are making a massive mistake. Now Liverpool have a chance to trigger a true Premier League bombshell.Liverpool need to revamp their midfield. Or at least, they need to restructure it because the current setup simply isn't working.That leaves Andoni Iraola with a couple of choices. He could move to a three-man midfield, much as Jürgen Klopp ultimately did after taking over at Liverpool, or he could sign a d
  
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• UCL | Inter 3-4 Club Brugge: Terrific Tresoldi hat-trick dooms Chivu

  13-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UCL | Inter 3-4 Club Brugge: Terrific Tresoldi hat-trick dooms ChivuNicolò Tresoldi made clear why Italy want him so much by scoring a hat-trick for Club Brugge’s shock 4-3 victory, but Inter are on zero points after two Champions League games.The Nerazzurri paid a heavy price for individual errors in the 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, so needed to be on their toes. Curtis Jones and John Stones were out injured, while Aleksandar Stankovic was again benched against the club where he won
  
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• Liverpool Loan Watch: An Eventful Outing For Ndukwe, EFL Loanees Struggle Once Again

  13-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Loan Watch: An Eventful Outing For Ndukwe, EFL Loanees Struggle Once AgainLiverpool, hit hard by injuries during the international window, suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. They controlled the game until Ryan Gravenberch was controversially sent off, after which the visitors scored back-to-back goals. The Reds’ lack of squad depth remains a concern; however, many of their youngsters are still on loan for regular minutes before they can stake
  
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• FEATURE | Three things we learned as Lille were swept aside by Arsenal

  13-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Three things we learned as Lille were swept aside by ArsenalIt was second in Ligue 1 versus second in the Premier League, as Lille OSC travelled to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the UEFA Champions League. Les Dogues would be content with a low-tempo first half as they went into the break at 0-0. Arsenal would come out with a bit more purpose in the second half. The siege would finally break with Jurrien Timber scoring in the 64th minute, and then the floodgates would open. Eb
  
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• UCL | Villarreal 3-1 Napoli: Allegri’s men collapse in Champions League

  13-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UCL | Villarreal 3-1 Napoli: Allegri’s men collapse in Champions LeagueNapoli fumbled a lead with Amir Rrahmani and fell apart for a 3-1 Champions League defeat to Villarreal, including a Matteo Politano howler of a back-pass.The Partenopei lost their opening Champions League fixture 1-0 at home to Arsenal, but were boosted by Saturday’s 3-0 Serie A win over Frosinone. Scott McTominay had his first start five weeks on from heart surgery to correct a mild benign arrhythmia, but Frank
  
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• Yamal 9.5, Rodri 9 | Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  13-10-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yamal 9.5, Rodri 9 | Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona: Player RatingsFor a second on Tuesday night, Galatasaray appeared to be 2-0 up against Barcelona with a terrifying atmosphere behind them, and for the first time this season, Barcelona seemed to be under pressure.From the moment their second goal was disallowed, however, Barcelona took over and in some serious style.From Joao Cancelo’s equalizer to Barcelona’s plan dominance after the break, the Turkish side were humbled in the second p
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Arsenal 3-0 Lille: Les Dogues collapse in 7-minute blitz

  13-10-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Arsenal 3-0 Lille: Les Dogues collapse in 7-minute blitzUEFA Champions League, Matchday 2, 13/10/26Davide Ancelotti’s Lille have been overwhelmed by the UEFA Champions League runners-up in a 7-minute blitz that saw Arsenal’s Jurriën Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka score in quick succession.The MatchA month after their opening-day home defeat to Real Betis, Lille’s task was considerably tougher as they paid a visit to the UEFA Champions League runners-
  
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• Kane 🆚 Yamal: Both superstars are racking up crazy scoring numbers 🤯

  13-10-2026 22:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kane 🆚 Yamal: Both superstars are racking up crazy scoring numbers 🤯Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal are the standard-setters in European football at the moment. The two star forwards were the difference makers for their sides in the Champions League this evening, and in the process they continued to hoover up the scoring stats. It has brought up the conversation surrounding the pair and if they are the two standouts to be crowned the next Ballon d'Or.Let's take a look at so
  
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• “He needs help” – Steven Gerrard shares his thoughts on Liverpool star’s recent struggles

  13-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He needs help” – Steven Gerrard shares his thoughts on Liverpool star’s recent strugglesSteven Gerrard Urges Liverpool to Help Florian Wirtz Rediscover His ConfidenceSteven Gerrard has offered a sympathetic assessment of Florian Wirtz’s struggles at Liverpool, suggesting the German playmaker needs greater support from those around him as his difficult start to life at Anfield continues.Gerrard believes Wirtz possesses the talent to succeed at Liverpool, although hi
  
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• Ten-man Jersey Bulls held to 3-3 Windsor and Eton draw

  13-10-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jay Giles was sent off after half-an-hour for Jersey Bulls [Lynden Humphrey]Ten-man Jersey Bulls conceded a late equaliser in a thrilling 3-3 at Windsor and Eton in Isthmian League South Central.The point extended Jersey Bulls' unbeaten run in the league to 28 games - a sequence that goes back to 30 December 2025.They remain second in the table and are seven points off leaders Bognor Regis Town, but have just one game in hand, while third-placed Raynes Park Vale are now just a point behind.After
  
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• ¡Olise sent off in Viking-Bayern Munich and will miss Arsenal!

  13-10-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ¡Olise sent off in Viking-Bayern Munich and will miss Arsenal!Michael Olise has been sent off in Viking vs Bayern.
  Something extraordinary has happened: Michael Olise has been sent off for Bayern.The French winger received his first yellow card for a foul involving a shirt pull.But a minute later, he hit another player in the face with the ball and received a second yellow.It all happened in a matter of seconds.The Frenchman will miss Bayern vs Arsenal.This article was translated into Engl
  
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• ¡Olise sent off in Viking-Bayern Munich!

  13-10-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ¡Olise sent off in Viking-Bayern Munich!Michael Olise has been sent off in Viking vs Bayern.
  Something extraordinary has happened: Michael Olise has been sent off for Bayern.The French winger received his first yellow card for a foul involving a shirt pull.But a minute later, he hit another player in the face with the ball and received a second yellow.It all happened in a matter of seconds.The Frenchman will miss Bayern vs Arsenal.This article was translated into English by Artificial Inte
  
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• 📸 Olise loses the plot, sent off for lashing out 😱

  13-10-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Olise loses the plot, sent off for lashing out 😱The Frenchman completely lost it!A rough Champions League night for France's magician. Struggling on the pitch at Viking Stavanger, Michael Olise lost his head and picked up a completely avoidable red card.The right winger was first booked for a foul to stop a counterattack, before receiving a second yellow just seconds later.The reason? The Bayern Munich player simply threw the ball at his opponent's head right in front of the re
  
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• 📸 Olise loses the plot, sent off after lashing out 😱

  13-10-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Olise loses the plot, sent off after lashing out 😱The Frenchman completely lost it!A miserable Champions League night for France's magician. Struggling away at Viking Stavanger, Michael Olise lost his head and picked up a red card that was entirely avoidable.After initially being booked for a foul to stop a counterattack, the right winger received a second yellow just seconds later.The reason? The Bayern Munich player simply threw the ball at his opponent's head right in front
  
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• Everton Keep Faith In £9m Left-Back Prospect: Was His Loan A Mistake?

  13-10-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Keep Faith In £9m Left-Back Prospect: Was His Loan A Mistake?Everton have no plans to give up on their young left-back, Adam Aznou, despite his difficult start to life on loan at Málaga, according to Football Insider journalist Pete O’Rourke.The Toffees remain hopeful that the 20-year-old can establish himself as a first-team option when he returns to Merseyside, with their shortage of defensive cover adding urgency to his development.Everton regret sending their young
  
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• Why was Leny Yoro sent off for Manchester United at Atletico Madrid?

  13-10-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leny Yoro was sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity as Manchester United trailed Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. The 20-year-old centre-back received the first red card of his career after he put his arm across Atletico forward Jonathan David after he had been played through on goal. Referee Glenn Nyberg initially awarded a free-kick against David after he fell on top of the ball and controlled it with his hands as he went to ground. But the Swedish official was then summoned t
  
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• 🚓Medellín plans a major security operation for the Clásico Paisa

  13-10-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚓Medellín plans a major security operation for the Clásico PaisaThe city of Medellín will host a thrilling edition of the Antioquia derby between Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín this Wednesday, with a place in the Copa BetPlay semifinals at stake in a single-leg match at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.Heavy police presence and aerial surveillanceTo maintain public order with both sets of supporters in attendance, the Mayor’s Office and
  
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• 🤯 A game of 1000 twists: Olise sent off for throwing the ball

  13-10-2026 22:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 A game of 1000 twists: Olise sent off for throwing the ballThis Kinder Surprise egg had several toys inside. FC Bayern and Viking Stravanger are putting on a real spectacle.The Munich side turned a two-goal half-time deficit into a lead, Harry Kane scored in his ninth consecutive Champions League game, and then Michael Olise let himself get carried away with an act of unsporting behaviour. The result: a sending-off and a place on the sidelines for next week's Champions League blockbust
  
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• England close in on Women's World Cup with dominant play-off win over Greece

  13-10-2026 22:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England booked their place in the final round of the Women's World Cup play-offs with a 5-0 win over Greece at the King Power Stadium, completing an 8-1 aggregate victory.Four goals before the interval settled the tie. Alessia Russo opened the scoring early, and Lauren James then struck twice either side of a Georgia Stanway header.The Lionesses had created plenty of chances in the 3-1 first-leg win in Crete last week, and Sarina Wiegman had wanted her side to be more clinical in Leicester.They
  
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• Real Madrid send scouts to watch Liverpool star in action

  13-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid send scouts to watch Liverpool star in actionReal Madrid and Liverpool have been in a bit of a strained relationship with one another over the last few years. The two clubs have met in multiple Champions League finals, have targeted the same players and they've even eyed the same managers.However, every time they seem to go head-to-head, Los Blancos always seem to come out on top.For example, last season, the La Liga outfit prised Trent Alexander-Arnold away from Anfield for free and
  
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• Goal crisis & in drop zone - so why is Spurs' £60m striker stuck in U21s?

  13-10-2026 22:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richarlison has only made one Premier League appearance for Tottenham this season[Getty Images]Less than four years after representing Brazil at the 2022 World Cup, Richarlison's downward spiral at Tottenham was laid bare as he scored in front of a couple of hundred supporters for the under-21s against Cheltenham Town in the EFL Trophy.The Brazilian, who cost Spurs £60m from Everton and was rubbing shoulders with Neymar Jr and Vinicius Jr on international duty not so long ago, looked almos
  
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• Official: Real Madrid squad for the UCL game against Roma

  13-10-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid squad for the UCL game against RomaFollowing another hard-fought win in La Liga, against Villarreal, Real Madrid are set to return to action in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, when they will face the Italian side AS Roma. Being one his former clubs, this will be a special game for Jose Mourinho.Despite the win in their last game, the fans were left desiring for quite a lot more from their team. Now, this UCL game is a good opportunity for the Merengues to build on t
  
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• 🚨 Bavaria’s silent fox! Kane brace sparks comeback

  13-10-2026 22:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Bavaria’s silent fox! Kane brace sparks comebackIt was a first half to forget for FC Bayern against Viking Stavanger in Norway. They went into the break 2–0 down. The Munich side looked short of ideas in the first half and vulnerable when tracking back. But after the break, they responded in lightning-fast fashion. First, Harry Kane converted a penalty after Konrad Laimer was brought down in the box, and just five minutes later, the Englishman headed home a Kimmich cro
  
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