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• Courtois 2028: His contract renewal picks up pace ⏩

  12-10-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Courtois 2028: His contract renewal picks up pace ⏩Real Madrid and Thibaut Courtois are at an advanced stage in reaching an agreement to keep the Belgian goalkeeper at the Bernabéu. According to reports from The Athletic, talks are progressing well toward a final deal.Real Madrid's board considers the goalkeeper an indispensable strategic asset. Despite his recent injury setbacks, his performances between the posts cement his place among the world's elite.Both parties are keen to ex
  
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• Liverpool Are Determined To Recruit This Barcelona Midfielder: One For The Future?

  12-10-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Determined To Recruit This Barcelona Midfielder: One For The Future?In a recent report, Fichajes stated that Liverpool are determined to recruit Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal. It is understood that the Reds are eager to bring the Spanish talent to Anfield next year.Bernal’s Important Role At BarcelonaBernal has served as a useful squad player for the Catalan club in this campaign so far and has put in a few impressive displays for them in La Liga. The Spanish talent has ma
  
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• Done deal, Liverpool agree to sign English sensation

  12-10-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Done deal, Liverpool agree to sign English sensationLiverpool have agreed to sign an exciting English wonderkid. The Reds are building something seriously exciting for the future. For all the criticism Richard Hughes has faced, he played a big part in bringing some of the most promising young talents in world football to Anfield.Florian Wirtz, Jeremy Jacquet and Bradley Barcola could all become key figures in Andoni Iraola’s project. Throw Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni into
  
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• Premier League: Cherif fires in Coventry's second against Newcastle

  12-10-2026 22:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cherif finds bottom corner to double Coventry's lead over NewcastleRudoni penalty opened scoring after Hornicek fouled CherifBoth teams won last matches before international breakDraw would lift Sky Blues out of bottom three, Magpies would go into top four with victoryPlay Match of the Day predictor game | Elite schedule 'not sustainable' amid 55-game seasons Premier League: Cherif fires in Coventry's second against Newcastle
  
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• Cancelo, Cubarsi And Pedri To Start | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Galatasaray

  12-10-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cancelo, Cubarsi And Pedri To Start | 4-3-3 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs GalatasarayBarcelona will clash heads with Galatasaray at RAMS Park this Tuesday night as they look to secure a win on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club managed to earn an impressive 3-0 win over Getafe recently, which should keep them in good spirits heading into this game.Hansi Flick will set his players up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make a few changes to his first team for this clash.
  
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• Real Betis hit five as Isco brace sinks Osasuna

  12-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Betis hit five as Isco brace sinks OsasunaIsco scored in both halves as Real Betis beat Osasuna 5-2 on Sunday 11 October, moving into third place in La Liga. The Guardian reported the result as part of its European football roundup, with Betis left on 19 points after eight matches.Isco double helps Betis withstand Osasuna comebackIsco opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 10th minute. Abde Ezzalzouli made it 2-0 before half-time after Betis won possession high up the pitch and qui
  
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• In one moment, the arrogance of this Manchester City side was there to see at Anfield

  12-10-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In one moment, the arrogance of this Manchester City side was there to see at AnfieldAfter Jeremy Doku gave Manchester City a 2-0 lead in the 68th minute over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, the Premier League fixture that was billed as a battle between the ‘good versus evil’ of football was over. Doku’s goal came three minutes after Haaland had fired his team into the lead. City being 2-0 up and with Liverpool down to ten men saw the game ended as a contest. However, it would
  
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• Timber, Zubimendi And Gyokeres To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Lille

  12-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Timber, Zubimendi And Gyokeres To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs LilleArsenal will entertain Lille at the Emirates Stadium this Tuesday night as they look to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners managed to earn a hard-fought 2-1 win over Leeds United recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Mikel Arteta will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a few changes to his first XI for this clash. Ju
  
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• Sarri hails Kessie’s personality as Atalanta midfielder declares himself ‘always ready’ for San Siro return

  12-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri hails Kessie’s personality as Atalanta midfielder declares himself ‘always ready’ for San Siro returnMaurizio Sarri praised Franck Kessie’s personality after the midfielder opened the scoring in Atalanta’s 3-1 win over Venezia, ending a run of three straight defeats.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Atalanta coach was speaking at his post-match press conference at the New Balance Arena, while Kessie spoke to DAZN.Kessie returned to Atalanta this summer afte
  
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• Manchester United facing double injury blow ahead of Atletico Madrid clash

  12-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United facing double injury blow ahead of Atletico Madrid clashManchester United Injury Concerns Grow Ahead of Atletico Madrid ClashManchester United head to Atletico Madrid with enough problems already, and now there are fresh doubts over Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo. Neither player was seen in training before Tuesday night’s Champions League tie at the Metropolitano, which is the last thing Michael Carrick needed before a big European test.United are already on a four-match win
  
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• Man City fans criticised for behaviour in Anfield clash with Liverpool

  12-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City fans criticised for behaviour in Anfield clash with LiverpoolDavid Lynch Questions Manchester City Fans’ Defiant Response to Premier League Guilty VerdictManchester City’s visit to Anfield was always going to be about more than football. Following the Premier League’s guilty verdict against the club, their 3-0 victory over Liverpool was played against a backdrop of anger, protest and questions about the consequences of the financial case.But while Liverpool supporters
  
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• ‘We want to do better’ – Wiegman discusses England’s learnings ahead of return leg against Greece

  12-10-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We want to do better’ – Wiegman discusses England’s learnings ahead of return leg against GreeceEngland head coach Sarina Wiegman says that her side took learnings from Friday’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 qualification round one play-off tie against Greece and that the Lionesses are looking to do better in the return leg.England won 3-1 in Crete in the first leg. The two nations will now contest the second leg in Leicester on Tuesday night with a plac
  
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• Rome street artist dedicates mural to Mourinho: “We will not forget who we were.”

  12-10-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rome street artist dedicates mural to Mourinho: “We will not forget who we were.”There are loves that not even ninety minutes as opponents can erase. José Mourinho is preparing to return to the Olimpico, this time as Real Madrid’s coach. On Wednesday evening, he will return to the stadium that called his name for years, amidst memories, emotions, and a Conference League that no one in Rome has forgotten. The wait has already begun, and just steps from the Giallorossi sta
  
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• Julian Ward now ready to pull off incredible swap deal

  12-10-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Ward now ready to pull off incredible swap dealJulian Ward is ready to pull off an incredible swap deal for Liverpool. It's early days for the club's returned sporting director. Ward has been busy getting to grips with the seismic size of the job he has on his hands.Liverpool is no longer an easy team to control. There are so many complications in the squad. In terms of putting this team together, Richard Hughes has made massive errors.He's signed big egos, spent a lot of money on so-call
  
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• Joe Cole Has This Big Doubt About Leeds United: Can They Make It?

  12-10-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joe Cole Has This Big Doubt About Leeds United: Can They Make It?Leeds United have earned praise for their competitive start to the Premier League season, but Joe Cole believes European qualification could prove difficult for Daniel Farke’s side.Speaking on TNT Sports, the former Chelsea midfielder acknowledged Leeds’ progress while questioning whether their squad has enough quality and depth to finish among the league’s European contenders.Joe Cole questions Leeds United&rsquo
  
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• Manchester City took control of the noise at Anfield and by the end it was City singing

  12-10-2026 21:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City took control of the noise at Anfield and by the end it was City singingOver the international break, the 115 verdict created a deafening crescendo of noise surrounding Manchester City. Heading into City’s match with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, the expectation, or misguided hope, of many was that Liverpool would beat Enzo Maresca’s side for the good of English football. That is not what transpired. City swept Liverpool aside to claim a 3-0 win at Anfield. In the pr
  
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• Atalanta sweat on Scalvini and Bellanova injuries as Elmas misses Milan clash

  12-10-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta sweat on Scalvini and Bellanova injuries as Elmas misses Milan clashAtalanta’s 3-1 win over Venezia came at a cost: Raoul Bellanova and Giorgio Scalvini were both forced off injured, and Eljif Elmas will miss Sunday’s trip to Milan.As noted by TuttoMercatoWeb, the two defenders both suffered muscle problems and were replaced at the same time by Lorenzo Bernasconi and Sead Kolasinac in the 67th minute.Both will have tests in the coming hours to establish the extent of the inj
  
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• Is he right? Renato slams number of foreign players at Grêmio

  12-10-2026 21:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Is he right? Renato slams number of foreign players at GrêmioGrêmio's current squad includes a total of 11 players born outside Brazil.And coach Renato Gaúcho raised the issue again after the draw in last Sunday's (12) Gre-Nal derby.He began his comments by "lamenting" Grêmio's heavy focus on foreign players."You come in here and there are two or three guys speaking one language. In another corner, three or four speaking another. Elsewhere, four or five... I think that's
  
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• No head coach left! Club reacts very differently to manager's exit

  12-10-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No head coach left! Club reacts very differently to manager's exitMany clubs hope for an immediate impact when they sack their coach and appoint a new one. Ideally, the successor should deliver good results straight away to lead the club out of its crisis. But a change of coach does not always bring instant success, as Blessin’s Gladbach debut in the derby showed just this weekend. The Foals lost 2–1 to Cologne and remain bottom of the Bundesliga table. A club in England, meanwhile,
  
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• 🏟️ Coventry end home goalscoring drought with early hit against Newcastle

  12-10-2026 21:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏟️ Coventry end home goalscoring drought with early hit against NewcastleCoventry City's return to the top flight of English football is on the road to being complete after the Sky Blues jumped to a surprise early 1-0 lead against visiting Newcastle.
  Frank Lampard's troops have found it difficult at the top of the English pyramid since their return across the early months of the 2026/27 Premier League season, banking just one win in five and flirting with an immediate drop back do
  
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• Journalist names the one shining light from Liverpool’s defeat to Man City

  12-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist names the one shining light from Liverpool’s defeat to Man CityVíctor Muñoz Shows Promise in Liverpool Defeat to Manchester City, but Lynch Urges PerspectiveLiverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield offered few positives on the scoreboard, but Víctor Muñoz provided energy and a direct attacking threat during a difficult afternoon for the Reds.The Spanish winger’s pace and willingness to take on his opponent stood out, particular
  
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• Everton Target Prolific 26-Year-Old Striker For January Move: Should They Go After Him?

  12-10-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Target Prolific 26-Year-Old Striker For January Move: Should They Go After Him?Everton have emerged as the leading Premier League contenders to sign a prolific Rennes striker, with interest growing ahead of the January transfer window.According to TEAMtalk journalist Graeme Bailey, Everton, Leeds United and Aston Villa monitored Esteban Lepaul during the summer. Brentford and Brighton have joined the wider scouting picture, although Everton currently hold the strongest interest.From Fran
  
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• Author Ryan Conner Joins: 12 Guys Walk Into A Kitchen

  12-10-2026 21:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Comedian Ryan Conner grew up with 11 brothers in the wildest soccer family we've ever had on The Cooligans. From Ajax philosophy to brazil national team losing Joga Bonito to El Trafico chaos, plus the heartbreaking story of his brother TJ - the prodigy who lost it all - this is soccer comedy meets football verdicts.Ryan's memoir 12 Guys Walk Into a Kitchen is out November 24. We get into adoption, refugees, Dortmund vs Ajax, LAFC ultras, and sharing a name with a porn star.00:00 12 Brothers, 1
  
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• Inter post €22.7m profit despite revenue drop after Champions League final windfall

  12-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter post €22.7m profit despite revenue drop after Champions League final windfallInter recorded a net profit of €22.7m for the 2025-26 financial year, their second positive result in a row under Oaktree’s ownership.According to Calcio e Finanza, the figure is down from €35.4m the previous year, when the Nerazzurri benefited from reaching the Champions League final and taking part in the expanded Club World Cup.Revenue fell from €567m to €517.7m, though it is stil
  
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• Brazilian Mo Salah is here, Liverpool find incredible €100m signing

  12-10-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian Mo Salah is here, Liverpool find incredible €100m signingA Brazilian Mohamed Salah? Liverpool appear to have found him - but he won't come cheap.Liverpool lost Mohamed Salah in the summer and completely failed to replace him. Though, that wasn't for a lack of effort.The Reds went into the window with Yan Diomande as their top target, believing he could simply slot into the team where there was now a void. However, that developed into two major problems for Liverpool.Firstly, he di
  
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• Premier League: Rudoni penalty gives Coventry early lead over Newcastle

  12-10-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry lead Newcastle through early Rudoni penalty after Hornicek fouled CherifBoth teams won last matches before international breakDraw would lift Sky Blues out of bottom three, Magpies would go into top four with victoryPlay Match of the Day predictor game | Elite schedule 'not sustainable' amid 55-game seasons Premier League: Rudoni penalty gives Coventry early lead over Newcastle
  
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• Premier League: Newcastle on top but Coventry lead through Rudoni penalty

  12-10-2026 21:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry lead Newcastle through early Rudoni penalty after Hornicek fouled CherifBoth teams won last matches before international breakDraw would lift Sky Blues out of bottom three, Magpies would go into top four with victoryPlay Match of the Day predictor game | Elite schedule 'not sustainable' amid 55-game seasons Premier League: Newcastle on top but Coventry lead through Rudoni penalty
  
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• Aston Villa Slammed As Shearer Exposes Costly Defensive Flaws: How Can Emery Solve These?

  12-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Slammed As Shearer Exposes Costly Defensive Flaws: How Can Emery Solve These?Alan Shearer has criticised Aston Villa’s defending after Brentford snatched a late equaliser in Saturday’s 2-2 Premier League draw, with Matty Cash and João Gomes coming under scrutiny for their roles in the goal.Alan Shearer slams Aston Villa defending after Brentford collapseUnai Emery’s side looked set to claim all three points when John McGinn put Villa ahead in the 77th minute.
  
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• Aston Villa, AC Milan to battle it out for Real Madrid forward in January – report

  12-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa, AC Milan to battle it out for Real Madrid forward in January – reportReal Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window. The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.No minutes for EndrickEndric
  
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• David Lynch Raises Questions Over Liverpool’s Recruitment Model as Concerns Grow

  12-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch Raises Questions Over Liverpool’s Recruitment Model as Concerns GrowDavid Lynch Raises Questions Over Liverpool’s Recruitment Model as Concerns GrowLiverpool’s recent recruitment has come under scrutiny, with David Lynch suggesting the club may need to examine the principles behind its transfer strategy if the latest signings fail to deliver.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters, Lynch argued that the issue cannot simply be pinned on one spor
  
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