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• Blackburn defender Wharton added to squad

  15-10-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers will include defender Scott Wharton in their squad for Saturday's Championship match at West Bromwich Albion (15:00 BST).The 29-year-old is yet to feature this season after injuring his thigh in pre-season and being restricted to only 12 Championship appearances in the last campaign because of injuries. "He played 90 minutes for the under-21s on Monday so he's available for the squad and will be travelling with us," Rovers boss Tony Mowbray told BBC Radio Lancashire."He's a left
  
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• Fate of long-term Liverpool target revealed by his manager

  15-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fate of long-term Liverpool target revealed by his managerLiverpool were expected to completely overhaul their first-team squad in the summer. Last season, they finished fifth in the Premier League and, while they still managed to qualify for the Champions League, their performance levels were shocking.The Anfield outfit spent over £450 million on new players with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz their statement signings.During the 2025-26 summer transfer window, fans thought that Liverpoo
  
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• Senior European football figures pushing for Arsène Wenger to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

  15-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Senior European football figures pushing for Arsène Wenger to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidencyAccording to a report from BBC Sport, senior figures in European football are pushing for Arsène Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino to become the new president of FIFA. The former manager currently holds the responsibility of overseeing youth football in over 60 countries for the world’s football governing body.Wenger will be one of many offi
  
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• Report: Sassuolo considering Acerbi opportunity after Leysen injury

  15-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Sassuolo considering Acerbi opportunity after Leysen injurySassuolo are weighing up their options following a long-term injury to centre-back Fedde Leysen, and according to reports on Thursday, former Inter and Italy defender Francesco Acerbi is among the players they could turn to.Report: Sassuolo weighing up potential Acerbi returnLeysen joined Sassuolo on loan with an option to buy from Union Saint-Gilloise during the summer transfer window but is set to miss the vast majority of the
  
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• How has Leandro Trossard got on since leaving Arsenal?

  15-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How has Leandro Trossard got on since leaving Arsenal?Leandro Trossard has quickly become part of the first-team at Besiktas following his summer exit from Arsenal but he has yet to hit top form.Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesLeandro Trossard has become a regular in Besiktas’s league side since leaving Arsenal in the summer, although his early numbers in Turkey have been relatively modest.Besiktas sit second in the Süper Lig after seven matches, winning five and losing two to collect
  
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• Torreense v Sunderland

  15-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Follow live coverage as the Europa League returns. Torreense v Sunderland
  
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• Olympique Lyonnais v Crystal Palace

  15-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Follow live coverage as the Europa League returns. Olympique Lyonnais v Crystal Palace
  
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• Barnsley bring in striker Adeyemo

  15-10-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tobi Adeyemo scored once in 12 League Two games for Crawley last season [Shutterstock]Barnsley have signed former Watford striker Tobi Adeyemo on a one-year deal after a successful trial.The 21-year-old came through the Hornets' academy and scored on his league debut for the club against Blackpool in January 2023.He ended last season on loan at Crawley, where he scored one goal in 12 League Two appearances.Adeyemo could make his debut for Daniel Stendel's men in Saturday's home game against Camb
  
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• Serie A in FC 27: Lautaro, Maignan and Barella lead, Milan clubs still unlicensed

  15-10-2026 18:50 via tech.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A in FC 27: Lautaro, Maignan and Barella lead, Milan clubs still unlicensedEA Sports FC 27 has been out since September 25, and three weeks into its life the Serie A picture inside the game looks familiar. Inter supply four of the league’s ten highest-rated players; Mike Maignan shares the top spot with Lautaro Martinez and Nicolò Barella, and both Milan clubs are once again playing under made-up names.For Ultimate Team players building around Italian football, that combinatio
  
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• Manchester United want to replace star with Premier League defender

  15-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United want to replace star with Premier League defenderManchester United transfer latest as Lisandro Martinez future darkens and Jarrad Branthwaite emerges againManchester United are moving towards another significant summer in defence, with Lisandro Martinez now at the centre of fresh uncertainty after his public frustration with the club’s leadership. According to Give Me Sport, the Argentina international has left many inside the game wondering whether his time at Old Traffo
  
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• Liverpool could receive triple injury boost after Andoni Iraola hint

  15-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could receive triple injury boost after Andoni Iraola hintLiverpool Injury Latest: Andoni Iraola Offers Hope Over Alexander Isak ReturnLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has refused to rule out the possibility of Alexander Isak, Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo returning for Saturday’s Premier League encounter with Brentford, although the Spaniard remains cautious about their fitness.All three players have missed Liverpool’s last two matches following injuries sustained du
  
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• Fernando Llorente confident Antonio Conte will return to Juventus

  15-10-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernando Llorente confident Antonio Conte will return to JuventusFormer Napoli, Tottenham and Inter manager Antonio Conte has been linked with sensational moves to Manchester United and Juventus in recent weeks. While his future remains uncertain, ex-Juve star Fernando Llorente is sure he will return to Juve.Reports in Italy have indicated that the Italian is closing in on a Manchester United role. While those are quite premature, Conte will soon have to find a club anyway, having left Napoli in
  
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• Eberechi Eze to perform Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired celebration after losing to IShowSpeed

  15-10-2026 18:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eberechi Eze will celebrate his next goal with a routine chosen by YouTuber IShowSpeed, after the Arsenal forward lost a best-of-three EA Sports FC contest to the influencer.Speed, a 21-year-old streamer with 61.7 million YouTube subscribers, came out on top in the showdown.The celebration Eze must now perform combines Cristiano Ronaldo's trademark “siuuu” ritual with the streamer's signature bark, plus a badge tap and a knee lift.The decider saw Eze finally play with his own team, A
  
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• Football Italia Show: Champions League disaster, has Tresoldi already decided?

  15-10-2026 18:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football Italia Show: Champions League disaster, has Tresoldi already decided?Lorenzo Bettoni and Matt Santangelo return with a new episode of the Football Italia Show to discuss another difficult week for Serie A clubs in the Champions League and the growing attention on young striker Nicolò Tresoldi.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelItalian sides have endured disappointing results on Europe’s biggest stage, raising further questions about their
  
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• Roma sweat over Paulo Dybala and Manu Kone fitness after Real Madrid loss

  15-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma sweat over Paulo Dybala and Manu Kone fitness after Real Madrid lossSerie A side Roma endured a rather shocking 4-3 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. The game did have a fair share of positives and the Giallorossi could’ve easily scored more goals but the negatives came in the form of Manu Kone and Paulo Dybala.The Frenchman impressed in the first 15 minutes but was then taken off due to what looked like a muscle injury. At half-time, Dybala was taken off and R
  
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• Amorim on Milan tactical changes, fresh chance for Tomori and Camarda

  15-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim on Milan tactical changes, fresh chance for Tomori and CamardaRuben Amorim insists ‘every game is special’ for Milan, as he shrugs off tactical questions, giving Francesco Camarda and Fikayo Tomori their first starts against RB Salzburg.It kicks off at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg at 17.45 UK time (18.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Celta Vigo-Juventus and Atalanta-Pafos on the Liveblog.There is already strong pressure growin
  
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• Alex Scott quits Disney+ role after criticism of Women’s Champions League coverage

  15-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott has left her role as the lead presenter of the Women’s Champions League on Disney+ after criticism of the production of their coverage last month. The former England international and Football Focus host had fronted the Women’s Champions League on the streaming platform since they obtained the rights last year. But there were issues during the opening week of this season’s competition when coverage of Arsenal’s match against Koge was interrupted by an unschedul
  
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• Arsenal boss Slegers provides update on Mariona and Cerci ahead of Birmingham City fixture

  15-10-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal boss Slegers provides update on Mariona and Cerci ahead of Birmingham City fixtureArsenal head coach Renée Slegers says that Mariona Caldentey and Selina Cerci will be sidelined for a significant period.The Gunners boss provided an injury update when speaking to the media ahead of this weekend’s Barclays Women’s Super League fixture against Birmingham City at the Emirates Stadium.It has been reported that Caldentey has a hamstring injury while Cerci has had a knee oper
  
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• Louis van Gaal believes Man City financial scandal contributed to Man Utd sacking

  15-10-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Louis van Gaal believes Man City financial scandal contributed to Man Utd sackingFormer Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes Manchester City’s financial rule breaches may have contributed directly to his dismissal at Old Trafford in 2016.The Dutchman was sacked after United finished fifth in the Premier League, missing out in Champions League qualification to their neighbours on goal difference.Both Manchester clubs accumulated 66 points, but City’s superior goal differe
  
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• How is Ethan Nwaneri doing on loan with Borussia Dortmund?

  15-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How is Ethan Nwaneri doing on loan with Borussia Dortmund?Ethan Nwaneri impressed again for Borussia Dortmund after coming off the bench in their 1-0 defeat to Bodo/Glimt, and had a couple of chances to save the game for his loan side.Photo by Sona Maleterova/Getty ImagesEthan Nwaneri produced a lively cameo for Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night, even though his side were beaten 1-0 away to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.The 19-year-old started on the bench as Niko Kovac made five changes
  
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• Concerning chants targeting Real Madrid superstar heard during Real Sociedad vs Deportivo de A Coruna

  15-10-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Concerning chants targeting Real Madrid superstar heard during Real Sociedad vs Deportivo de A CorunaVinicius Jr. has been dominating the headlines over the past few weeks, most recently for picking up a red card in Real Madrid’s win over Villarreal.The Brazilian international was sent off for allegedly trying to grab hold of Nathan Saliba’s hair and has been subsequently given a four-match suspension.The unrest over Vinicius is not just limited to Real Madrid matches but appears to
  
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• Barcelona missed out on Senegalese wonderkid after family opted for AC Milan

  15-10-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona missed out on Senegalese wonderkid after family opted for AC MilanFC Barcelona, in recent years, have intensified their scouting efforts for young talents in the continent of Africa.The Blaugrana have signed players like Mika Faye, Mamadou Mbacke, Ibrahim Diarra, and David Oduro, among others in recent times from the continent.Keeping in line with the strategy, it has now emerged that the La Liga champions came close to signing one of Senegal’s most promising young footballers, b
  
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• Milan still keen on Real Madrid’s Endrick despite Mourinho’s denials

  15-10-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan still keen on Real Madrid’s Endrick despite Mourinho’s denialsSerie A side Milan have been interested in Real Madrid’s Endrick in the last few weeks, with Roma also in the hunt for the attacker. Even if Jose Mourinho has offered denials about his exit, the Rossoneri remain keen.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that Ruben Amorim sees the Brazilian as a perfect fit for his setup and remains interested in signing him.Endrick sparkled when he came off the bench against Roma and
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur could move to sign Real Madrid forward

  15-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur could move to sign Real Madrid forwardTottenham Transfer Plans Hit by Endrick Stance as Spurs Search for January StrikerTottenham Hotspur’s search for a January attacker appears set to continue after fresh comments from Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho effectively closed the door on any move for Endrick, a player who had been viewed as an exciting option for Spurs ahead of the winter window.According to Give Me Sport, Tottenham remain active in the market as they look to
  
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• Liverpool star had LASK ‘frightened to death’ with brilliant performance

  15-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star had LASK ‘frightened to death’ with brilliant performanceRio Ngumoha Leaves LASK Defenders Terrified as Liverpool Starlet ShinesLiverpool’s emphatic 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK offered plenty of attacking highlights, with Bradley Barcola’s hat-trick understandably dominating the headlines. Yet, amid the goals and attacking combinations, Rio Ngumoha delivered another performance that should excite everyone associated with Anfield.At just 18, the L
  
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• Latest update claims Tonali is now Italy’s most valuable footballer of all time

  15-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Latest update claims Tonali is now Italy’s most valuable footballer of all timeAccording to the latest updates from Transfermarkt, Tottenham Hotspur and Italy international midfielder Sandro Tonali is now the most valuable Italian footballer of all time with a new market valuation of €90m.€90m Tonali valuation the highest of any Italian player in historyTonali became the most expensive Italian footballer of all time when he joined Tottenham from Newcastle in a deal worth €11
  
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• Real Madrid mid field target valued at over £100m could leave in January with Chelsea keen

  15-10-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid mid field target valued at over £100m could leave in January with Chelsea keenReal Madrid are on the lookout for a new midfielder heading into 2027 after having failed to strengthen the position during the summer.The Merengues were intent on signing Rodri from Manchester City, but he ended up choosing FC Barcelona, following which Jose Mourinho & co. decided not to bring anyone in.However, two months into the new season, the Real Madrid midfield has failed to perform at the
  
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• 🚨 Rabiot, Modric, Camarda: Milan's starting XI against Salzburg

  15-10-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Rabiot, Modric, Camarda: Milan's starting XI against SalzburgAfter losing to Benfica, Milan need to get their act together in the Europa League and will look to do so against RB Salzburg this afternoon.The unbeaten Austrians are coming off an away win over Levski and will not make things easy.Today's match takes place in Austria, with these confirmed line-ups:RB Salzburg: Zawieschitzky; Morgalla, Boma, Zabransky, Schmid; Barry, Mazurek; Baidoo, Kitano, Lindstrom; Tabakovic.Milan: Maign
  
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• Europa League line-ups: RB Salzburg vs. Milan

  15-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League line-ups: RB Salzburg vs. MilanMilan rotate in the Europa League for a trip to RB Salzburg with Francesco Camarda, Adrien Rabiot and Omari Hutchinson, as the pressure is already on.It kicks off at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg at 17.45 UK time (18.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Celta Vigo-Juventus and Atalanta-Pafos on the Liveblog.REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – OCTOBER 11: Ruben Amorim Head Coach of AC Milan looks on dur
  
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• 🚨 Real Sociedad XI in Leuven: plenty of quality on the bench

  15-10-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Sociedad XI in Leuven: plenty of quality on the benchReal Sociedad travel to Leuven today to face a Union Saint-Gilloise side unbeaten in their last 13 home games.A tough test for Matarazzo's men, who need a win after losing to Bournemouth on the opening matchday of the Europa League.Today's game takes place at De Dreef, USG's home away from home in Europe, with the following line-ups:
  Union Saint-Gilloise: Koffi; Patris, Havenaar, Sylla, Chiboni; Van De Perre, Zeneli, Olaru; Guil
  
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