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• Cardiff lacked aggression in Rovers loss, says boss

  11-10-2026 07:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardiff have won just once in the Championship this season [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Brian Barry-Murphy says his Cardiff side lacked an aggressive edge as they were ultimately "not good enough" during their 2-1 defeat at Blackburn Rovers.The Cardiff boss was left thoroughly disappointed, and noted their much-improved second-half performance only deepened his frustrations.Cardiff were two down at the break after Andri Gudjohnsen closed down Joel Bagan's clearance to score and Todd Cantwell swept
  
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• Man United chiefs admit transfer window shortcomings after tough start to the season

  13-10-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United chiefs admit transfer window shortcomings after tough start to the seasonSenior figures at Manchester United believe that the club failed to meet expectations during the transfer window, according to The Sun.The Red Devils have had a disappointing start to the season, winning just one of their opening six games.It’s their worst start to a season in four decades, and it has placed their recruitment strategy firmly under the spotlight.To make matters worse, they’ve also been
  
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• AS Roma star Donyell Malen raring to face Real Madrid: ‘It will be an extraordinary night’

  13-10-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma star Donyell Malen raring to face Real Madrid: ‘It will be an extraordinary night’Real Madrid will face off against AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night at the Stadio Olimpico.It will be a special occasion for Los Blancos manager Jose Mourinho as he returns to face his former employers.Meanwhile, there is a lot of excitement within the Roma camp as well as they get set to take on the most successful team in the Champions League history.Donyell Malen excited
  
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• 🧨 Retegui-Juventus, Milan defender, Gavi to Serie A? Today's news 🔥

  13-10-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🧨 Retegui-Juventus, Milan defender, Gavi to Serie A? Today's news 🔥After the break and the return of Serie A, it is now time for European competitions for the Italian teams.Watch all of Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Napoli and Inter are in Champions League action today, with Roma and Como playing tomorrow. Thursday brings Europa League action for Juventus and Milan, and the Conference League for Fiorentina. Here are the day'
  
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• Galatasaray superstar Osimhen heaps praise on Barcelona: ‘Best team in the world’

  13-10-2026 16:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray superstar Osimhen heaps praise on Barcelona: ‘Best team in the world’After it was made clear that Barcelona won’t be signing Julian Alvarez in the summer, Victor Osimhen was one of the first players who came up in the list of potential alternatives for the club.The Catalans were on the lookout for a new number nine and Osimhen’s track record of scoring goals made him one of the fan favourites.However, Osimhen ultimately ended up staying at Galatasaray, with Ba
  
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• Como president opens up on key reasons behind success story

  13-10-2026 16:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como president opens up on key reasons behind success storySerie A side Como have risen up the Italian football pyramid quite quickly in the last few years. Their journey is well documented, especially as they find themselves in the Champions League right now, having also won their opening game against Leipzig.Their president Mirwan Suwarso has now spoken about the project and has opened up about the key factors that help it thrive.The Indonesian spoke to Corriere dello Sport about how Como oper
  
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• Man United Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  13-10-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupManchester United Face Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo Fitness Race Before Atletico Madrid ClashManchester United head to Madrid with a problem, and Michael Carrick knows it. Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are both doubts for the Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid, and neither trained with the squad on Monday morning at Carrington.That matters. Shaw started in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham, then went off in stop
  
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• AS Roma boss hails Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid clash: ‘One of the most decorated coaches of all time’

  13-10-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma boss hails Mourinho ahead of Real Madrid clash: ‘One of the most decorated coaches of all time’AS Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has praised Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho and highlighted the affection he continues to command among the Giallorossi supporters ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Real Madrid. Mourinho spent two-and-a-half years at Roma coaching the team from May 2021 to January 2024. During that time, he led the Italian cl
  
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• Steven Gerrard says Manchester City must be stripped of titles: ‘Make them suffer’

  13-10-2026 16:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has said Manchester City should be stripped off the trophies won during the nine-year period in which they broke the Premier League’s financial rules.Football has been left reeling from the decisive verdict handed down into charges of financial cheating levelled at City from 2009 to 2018, during which time they won the Premier League three times.An independent commission found City guilty of every charge related to breaking the league’s financi
  
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• Former midfielder feels Juventus already need to replace Woltemade

  13-10-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former midfielder feels Juventus already need to replace WoltemadeFormer Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi insists the Bianconeri must sign a new centre-forward in the January transfer window as Nick Woltemade ‘is not’ the ideal strike partner for Randal Kolo Muani.Woltemade joined Juventus on loan from Newcastle less than two months ago, but former Bianconeri star Tacchinardi feels the Serie A giants already need a replacement for the German forward.Juventus were held to a 1-1
  
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• How Liverpool could line-up without Isak, Szoboszlai and Gakpo vs LASK

  13-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Liverpool could line-up without Isak, Szoboszlai and Gakpo vs LASKLiverpool will be without Alexander Isak, Dominic Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions Leaguegame at LASK.The trio were omitted from the 23-man squad named by the Reds for the encounter.They also missed Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City at Anfield after picking up injuries during the international break.Long-term absentees Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni remai
  
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• Official: Malen, Spalletti and Pisacane handed bans after Serie A Round 6

  13-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Malen, Spalletti and Pisacane handed bans after Serie A Round 6Roma striker Donyell Malen has been handed a one-game ban after a straight red card in a Serie A match against Como on Sunday.Malen is one of three Serie A players to receive a one-game ban after Round six. The Dutchman received a straight red card against Como for a reckless foul on the Azzurri left-back Kaiki.COMO, ITALY – OCTOBER 11: Donyell Malen of AS Roma reacts as he walks off the pitch after being shown a red
  
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• L’Equipe confirm key starting pair ready to return for PSG tomorrow night

  13-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  L’Equipe confirm key starting pair ready to return for PSG tomorrow nightLuis Enrique has a full strength team to pick from when PSG play Manchester City tomorrow night in the Champions League.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.PSG are preparing for the biggest game of their season so far – the trip to Manchester to face Man City in the Champions League tomorrow night.The
  
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• Cherries seek European tonic at 'Bournemouth Stadium'

  13-10-2026 15:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]As Bournemouth's wait for a Premier League win goes on, the relentless nature of the season leaves little time to dwell on Saturday's nightmare 5-1 defeat at Chelsea, when the Cherries conceded twice in the first three minutes of the first half, and again in the opening minute of the second half.Depending on your pre-existing opinions regarding the "expected goals" metric, the fact that Chelsea only had an xG of 1.08 compared to Bournemouth's 1.46 will either confirm your view of x
  
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• Team News: Eight Liverpool stars could miss LASK clash

  13-10-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team News: Eight Liverpool stars could miss LASK clashLiverpool Team News: Eight Players Could Miss Champions League Trip to LASKLiverpool face a potentially difficult selection headache ahead of their Champions League trip to LASK, with eight players either unavailable, injured or ineligible for Wednesday’s encounter in Austria. Andoni Iraola’s side need a response following their disappointing defeat to Manchester City, although mounting fitness concerns could complicate preparatio
  
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• PSG considering move for £50m Manchester United star

  13-10-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG considering move for £50m Manchester United starLeny Yoro transfer latest as PSG monitor Manchester United defenderManchester United may soon be forced into one of the more delicate squad calls of the current market, with TeamTalk reporting that Paris Saint-Germain are tracking Leny Yoro closely and could move if the opportunity presents itself. Bayern Munich are also said to be watching, which immediately changes the tone around a player who arrived as a premium long-term project and
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus still locked in legal dispute over unpaid wages

  13-10-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus still locked in legal dispute over unpaid wagesSerie A side Juventus and former striker Cristiano Ronaldo have been embroiled in an unpaid wages case for the last few years but there are no signs things will settle down.La Gazzetta dello Sportreport that the situation isn’t settled yet. Two rulings have been favourable for the Portuguese, who has been handed a figure of €9.8 million plus interest and revaluation because of the rulings.But Juve aren&rsquo
  
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• History in the making: Sint Truiden set for European group stage debut

  13-10-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  History in the making: Sint Truiden set for European group stage debutOctober the 15th will forever be a historic day for the city of Sint-Truiden. At around 9pm that evening the city’s football team will face Iberia 1999 in the clubs first ever European group stage fixture. The club, founded in 1924, has had to wait a long time for this moment. Sint Truiden have bounced around the leagues but, in recent years, have been building towards this moment. Under their Japanese owners, they have
  
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• Man City face ultimate Champions League test as PSG arrive after Liverpool statement win

  13-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City face ultimate Champions League test as PSG arrive after Liverpool statement winManchester City welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday for a Champions League showdown that promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the league phase.Both clubs enter the contest with ambitions of conquering Europe, although City will have to overcome the reigning champions to maintain their perfect start to the season.Enzo Maresca’s side strengthened their credentials with
  
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• Man City face ultimate Champions League test against Paris Saint-Germain

  13-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City face ultimate Champions League test against Paris Saint-GermainManchester City welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday for a Champions League showdown that promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the opening phase.Both clubs enter the contest with ambitions of conquering Europe, although City will have to overcome the reigning champions to maintain their perfect start to the season.Enzo Maresca’s side strengthened their credentials with an emphatic 3-
  
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• Real Madrid confident of finalising the signing of Barcelona target – report

  13-10-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid confident of finalising the signing of Barcelona target – reportThe race for JJ Gabriel has been one of the defining sagas of the past few months, and it is now entering its decisive phase.Regarded as one of the most gifted teenagers to emerge from Manchester United’s academy in years, Gabriel has made it clear he intends to leave Old Trafford, with Barcelona among the clubs chasing his signature.However, it appears Barcelona may end up missing out on the race to sign the
  
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• Malen on Bellingham reunion and Como red card: ‘One of the most stressful experiences’

  13-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen on Bellingham reunion and Como red card: ‘One of the most stressful experiences’Donyell Malen admits that watching his teammate play against Como after receiving a red card was ‘one of the most stressful experiences’ but is happy to reunite with Jude Bellingham during Roma-Real Madrid tomorrow: ‘ I know him very well.’Roma star Malen joined his coach Gian Piero Gasperini for a pre-match press conference on Tuesday, the eve of a Champions League match aga
  
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• Ken Friar, Arsenal life president and one of club’s most important figures, dies aged 92

  13-10-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal have paid homage to their life president Ken Friar, who has died aged 92.Born in Islington in August 1934, Friar’s association with the club started in 1945 as an 11-year-old messenger following a chance meeting with manager George Allison.He was appointed club secretary in 1973 and managing director in 1983, playing a key role in the Gunners’ move from Highbury to Emirates Stadium.Friar served on the board until 2020, when he stepped down as executive director to become life
  
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• FEATURE | Is St. Pauli’s Abdoulie Ceesay the 2. Bundesliga’s most efficient striker?

  13-10-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Is St. Pauli’s Abdoulie Ceesay the 2. Bundesliga’s most efficient striker?St. Pauli’s Abdoulie Ceesay is a unique player to watch. While some of his actions may appear sporadic, it is clear that his talent is still raw, but he is developing into a very efficient striker. In St. Pauli’s 2. Bundesliga victory over Karlsruhe, the 22-year-old only registered one shot, but it was enough to get his name on the scoreboard.His goal helped St. Pauli win the game, marking
  
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• Champions League Preview | Can Borussia Dortmund return to winning ways in Norway?

  13-10-2026 15:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League Preview | Can Borussia Dortmund return to winning ways in Norway?Following Niko Kovač’s contract extension until 2029, Borussia Dortmund will look to secure successive UEFA Champions League victories when they face Bodø/Glimt in Norway on Wednesday night.Before the late 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen, BVB had won all their league games – including wins in the DFB Pokal against HEBC Hamburg, and Champions League against Villarreal. The strong start to the
  
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• Gasperini opens up about Endrick and Real Madrid transfer request

  13-10-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini opens up about Endrick and Real Madrid transfer requestDuring his pre-match press conference on the eve of a Champions League match against Real Madrid, Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini said he wouldn’t ask about the Merengues’ striker Endrick, who has been linked with a move to the Stadio Olimpico in the January window.Roma host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday in the second round of the league phase of the Champions League.ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: G
  
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• 'Criticised for what?' - Maresca defends celebrations

  13-10-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has reacted to criticism of his team's celebrations after their victory at Liverpool by saying: "What do you want us to do?"Sunday's match at Anfield was City's first game after an independent commission found the club guilty of charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial rules.After the 3-0 win, Erling Haaland looked close to tears in front of City's fans - which included his father Alf-Inge - while Maresca pumped his fists in jubilation."Cri
  
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• Real Madrid megastar nears major UEFA Champions League milestone ahead of AS Roma showdown

  13-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar nears major UEFA Champions League milestone ahead of AS Roma showdownKylian Mbappe is set to reach a major milestone for Real Madrid when they face AS Roma tomorrow, with the French forward preparing to make his 100th Champions League appearance. The occasion offers him an opportunity to put the noise surrounding the international break behind him and return to what he does best: scoring goals.Mbappe enters the fixture having already established himself among the compet
  
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• Arsenal confirm passing of Ken Friar at 92

  13-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal confirm passing of Ken Friar at 92Arsenal have confirmed the passing of former board member and club secretary Ken Friar, at the age of 92.Photo by Clive Mason/Getty ImagesArsenal confirmed early on Tuesday afternoon that their former managing director Ken Friar has died.Friar began working for Arsenal on a part-time basis all the way back in 1946, steadily rising through the ranks to take on that managing director role in 1983.Friar held that role until the year 2000, before serving on
  
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• Former Dutch star warns De Jong about competition in Barcelona midfield: ‘There’s going to be a real battle’

  13-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Dutch star warns De Jong about competition in Barcelona midfield: ‘There’s going to be a real battle’Frenkie de Jong has been one of Barcelona’s biggest absentees due to injury in these early parts of the campaign.The midfielder had picked up an injury during the World Cup and has been out since. However, he is currently in the final phase of his recovery and could soon return to action.But, as De Jong looks to soon return to the pitch, he has been warned about com
  
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