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• CRUCIAL GOALS

  15-11-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CRUCIAL GOALSPortugal has already secured its place in the quarterfinals of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, thanks in no small part to Gonçalo Ramos' goals. Meanwhile, Cisse's goal in Armenia kept Italy's Under-21s in the race to qualify for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship finals, a goal they achieved in their next match against Poland. Francesco Camarda also played his part, scoring in a 2-1 friendly win over France in Laval just one day after the senior national team's victory over L
  
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• Declan Rice breaks silence on potential new Arsenal deal

  15-11-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice breaks silence on potential new Arsenal dealDeclan Rice contract update offers Arsenal timely boostDeclan Rice has said what Arsenal supporters wanted to hear. The midfielder, one of the key pillars in Mikel Arteta’s side, says a new deal is moving in the right direction and that matters, both for the player and for a club sitting five points clear at the top of the Premier League.Rice’s current contract runs until 2028, so there is no immediate drama here. Still, when a player o
  
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• Oxford United cruise past Gwalia in FA Cup

  15-11-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gwalia missed several chances in the first half as Oxford punished them ruthlessly in the second. [Josh Lewis Photography]Southern Premier Division leaders Oxford United booked their place in the third round of the Women's FA Cup by cruising past Gwalia United 4-0.Fourth-tier side Gwalia believed they could spring an upset at USW Sport Park but failed to take their chances in the first half.They paid the price as the gulf in quality ultimately told as Oxford extended their unbeaten start to the
  
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• Origi confession of Milan struggle and Ibrahimovic row: ‘I take nothing personally’

  15-11-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Origi confession of Milan struggle and Ibrahimovic row: ‘I take nothing personally’Divock Origi reveals his unexpected life as a Harvard student, how it went wrong after Liverpool and what prompted Zlatan Ibrahimovic to freeze him out of the Milan squad. ‘I take nothing personally.’The Belgian hung up his boots at the age of 31, although his last official match was back in 2024 for Nottingham Forest.It was where he was sent on loan after the dismal spell at Milan, having moved to San Sir
  
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• Tenerife return to action after death of De Miguel

  15-11-2026 17:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tenefire fans display a banner paying tribute to Jesus de Miguel [Getty Images]Tenerife played their first game since the death of striker Jesus de Miguel on an emotional day at the Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez stadium.De Miguel died at the age of 30 on 3 November, a day after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono during a home match in Spain's Segunda Division.Tenerife beat bottom side Ceuta 2-0 on Sunday, with tributes to De Miguel paid both before and during the game.Lengthy standing ova
  
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• France manager Zinedine Zidane ‘irritated’ by rumours of a rift with Kylian Mbappé

  15-11-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  France manager Zinedine Zidane ‘irritated’ by rumours of a rift with Kylian MbappéWhilst he has mostly been seen with a grin from ear to ear and a twinkle in his eye since his appointment as manager of France, it was with a stern expression that Zinedine Zidane, speaking to the press ahead of the match against Turkey, broke his silence to address certain gossip. When asked about rumours suggesting he has a strained relationship with his captain, Kylian Mbappé (27), the French legend was ke
  
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• Neymar eyes Santos milestone he hasn't reached since his PSG days

  15-11-2026 17:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Neymar eyes Santos milestone he hasn't reached since his PSG daysWith his suspension overturned by Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), Neymar is cleared to play for Santos in the final stretch of the Brasileirão and is targeting a fitness milestone he has not reached since joining Paris Saint-Germain. If he plays at least 282 minutes over the final four rounds, the No. 10 will surpass 2,400 minutes of club football in a year (excluding appearances for Brazil)—a mark he last re
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen’s Simon Rolfes confirms contract talks with Ibrahim Maza  

  15-11-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen’s Simon Rolfes confirms contract talks with Ibrahim Maza  Ibrahim Maza has hit the ground running since joining Bayer Leverkusen, filling the void left by Florian Wirtz and receiving widespread plaudits for his amazing displays, which has returned three goals and as many assists in nine Bundesliga games this season.The 20-year-old also has one UEFA Europa League strike and two in the DFB Pokal this term, prompting Die Werkself to open negotiations with the Algerian star. “W
  
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• Roma still interested in Gittens, Gasperini keen on Englishman

  15-11-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma still interested in Gittens, Gasperini keen on EnglishmanRoma continues to monitor Jamie Bynoe-Gittens ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window. The English winger, born in 2004, is one of Gian Piero Gasperini’s most sought-after prospects, as he seeks a player capable of enhancing the team’s attacking capabilities. Currently at Chelsea, Gittens is having a difficult season, marked by limited use due to various physical issues. Roma’s interest is nothing new. During the summer tra
  
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• Gasperini puts Balde talks with Barcelona on hold

  15-11-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini puts Balde talks with Barcelona on holdRoma has other priorities and is not making any moves for Alejandro Balde, at least for now. With January fast approaching, Tony D’Amico is working to identify reinforcements to make available to Gasperini. The primary objective remains improving the attack, which is why the option to sign the Barcelona full-back has been temporarily shelved. Balde’s name was brought to the table by Jorge Mendes, who proposed the player to the Giallorossi. How
  
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• Roma could choose to terminate Dovbyk’s loan at Bologna

  15-11-2026 17:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma could choose to terminate Dovbyk’s loan at BolognaArtem Dovbyk’s future could change again during the season. The Ukrainian striker, who moved from Roma to Bologna during the last summer transfer window, has so far failed to establish himself at the Emilian club. His record shows only one goal, accompanied by performances that have not fully met expectations. His coaching relationship with Raffaele Palladino also appears to have failed to produce the desired results, fueling rumors of a
  
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• Roma prepare new contract for Donyell Malen

  15-11-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma prepare new contract for Donyell MalenDonyell Malen continues to score, and Roma is preparing to reward him with a new contract. The Dutch striker, a key figure in 2026, could soon sit down with the club to discuss a renewal accompanied by a salary increase. According to Il Romanista, discussions had already been planned upon his arrival in the capital last January. Now, given the results he’s achieved, all the conditions are in place to keep that promise. When he left Aston Villa, Malen
  
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• Dida: ‘Ronaldinho a showman and we are witnessing history here’

  15-11-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dida: ‘Ronaldinho a showman and we are witnessing history here’Former Milan and Brazil goalkeeper Nelson Dida wanted to be there for Ronaldinho’s return to football at Ravenna. ‘We are witnessing history’ and he remains ‘a showman’ of football.The 46-year-old has not played a competitive match since September 2015 for Fluminense, although he formally announced his retirement in 2018.After a series of exhibition and charity matches, Ronaldinho has been convinced to return to the fie
  
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• Aston Villa beat Birmingham in WSL derby

  15-11-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women's Super LeagueAston Villa 1 - 0 Birmingham City FTAston Villa have 13 points from 10 WSL matches, with Birmingham on six points [Getty Images]Mathilde Harviken scored the only goal as Aston Villa beat Birmingham City in their first Women's Super League derby since May 2022.Harviken headed in from close range in the 76th minute after Lynn Wilms headed the ball across goal - with Birmingham saying there should have been an offside. Birmingham were a player short at the time as defender Neve
  
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• 'No point' in NI playing for a draw in Hungary

  15-11-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A draw in Hungary on Tuesday will secure promotion to Nations League A for Northern Ireland [Getty Images]Still the only side in the 2026-27 Nations League yet to concede a goal, Northern Ireland know that one more clean sheet in the competition will be enough to secure back-to-back promotions. After Saturday's 1-0 victory over Ukraine in Belfast, a draw away to Hungary in Budapest on Tuesday night will ensure Michael O'Neill's side top their group and advance to League A for the first time.With
  
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• Arsenal star insists he’s playing for world’s best club

  15-11-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star insists he’s playing for world’s best clubMikel Merino has insisted the media will never hear him complain about his minutes with Spain or Arsenal, as he believes he’s playing for the best club in the world.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMikel Merino has had plenty of important moments with Arsenal and Spain over the last year or two, but he hasn’t necessarily had a consistent run in the starting lineup for either team.Speaking to the media over the international br
  
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• West Ham loss hands Charlton 10th consecutive WSL defeat

  15-11-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women's Super LeagueWest Ham United 2 - 0 Charlton Athletic FTViviane Asseyi, right, has scored seven league goals this season - only Manchester City's Khadija Shaw (12) has more [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic became the first team in Women's Super League history to lose their opening 10 matches of the season as Viviane Asseyi inspired West Ham United to victory.The hosts opened the scoring just before half-time when Asseyi cut inside off the left, dribbled towards the edge of the area and curl
  
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• Non-league club’s first match since player’s death abandoned due to serious injury

  15-11-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A non-league club’s first match since a player’s death was called off due to a serious injury to another player.Hendon FC were slated to play Bedfont Sports in the Isthmian League South Central Division this Saturday, in their first game since midfielder Ezekiel Williams died in hospital on 2 November.Players from both clubs observed a minute’s silence to pay their respects before the match.However, it was called off seven minutes in after an injury to defender Ethan Creary, who was taken
  
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• Man United set to block January exit amid European interest

  15-11-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United set to block January exit amid European interestManchester United determined to keep Noussair Mazraoui amid AC Milan and Juventus interestManchester United are planning to stand firm over Noussair Mazraoui despite fresh transfer attention building ahead of the January window, with TeamTalk reporting growing interest from AC Milan, Juventus and clubs in Saudi Arabia.The 27-year-old has developed into an important squad option at Old Trafford because of his ability to cover multiple rol
  
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• Ballon d’Or nominee confirms he would love to play at Anfield

  15-11-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ballon d’Or nominee confirms he would love to play at AnfieldPau Cubarsi Admits Virgil van Dijk Influence and Anfield AmbitionThere are young players who arrive with hype, and there are young players who look as though they belong from the first minute. Pau Cubarsi falls into the second category. Barcelona have produced enough gifted footballers to fill a city, yet this lad has forced his way into the conversation through calmness, timing and a rare sense of authority for someone still only 19
  
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• Stramaccioni: ‘Pio Esposito best in the world, extraordinary Italy revival’

  15-11-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stramaccioni: ‘Pio Esposito best in the world, extraordinary Italy revival’Andrea Stramaccioni maintains Pio Esposito is ‘the best centre-forward of his type in the world’ and Roberto Mancini is building an ‘unthinkable’ and ‘extraordinary’ reboot for Italy.The Azzurri had started the second Mancini era with a 2-0 home defeat to Belgium, leading some to fear relegation from the Nations League A so soon after missing out on a third consecutive World Cup.Instead, they go into tonig
  
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• 🔝Dinho returns: at 46, he will make his first start for Ravenna

  15-11-2026 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔝Dinho returns: at 46, he will make his first start for RavennaBrazilian superstar Ronaldinho Gaúcho rocked the football world after his return to professional action was officially confirmed, starting for Italian side Ravenna at the remarkable age of 46.
  The return of a one-of-a-kind iconSynonymous with joy and the ultimate embodiment of Jogo Bonito, Ronaldinho defined a golden era with his unmatched flair and seemingly impossible dribbling. And, of course, with that ever-present smile that
  
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• Christian Pulisic matches stat set by Landon Donovan two decades on 🇺🇸

  15-11-2026 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Pulisic matches stat set by Landon Donovan two decades on 🇺🇸The United States Men's National Team has captain Christian Pulisic back in top form, and the Hershey native is proving it by posting an impressive stat line.During a statement 6-0 win over Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday, Pulisic found the back of the net twice. Once from the penalty spot, and then immediately after, from outside the box.It means he is just the second American to score goals in consecutiv
  
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• Live: Ronaldinho returns to playing with Ravenna

  15-11-2026 16:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Live: Ronaldinho returns to playing with RavennaBrazilian legend Ronaldinho comes back from retirement for one day today as he’ll feature in the Serie C derby between Ravenna and Forlì.Football Italia is among the accredited media for today’s league match in Italy’s third division, which kicks off at 17:30 CET [16:30 GMT] at the Bruno Benelli.Ronaldinho’s return is part of a wider partnership between the Brazilian and Ravenna President Ignazio Cipriani, but today’s match is a competit
  
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• National League Eastleigh sack manager Gray

  15-11-2026 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National League strugglers Eastleigh have sacked manager Matt Gray after six months in charge.Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by AFC Fylde meant the Hampshire club have only won one of their past eight league matches, leaving them 18th in the table.Former Sutton boss Gray, 45, took charge of Eastleigh in May and leaves with five victories in 17 league games this season."The club would like to thank Matt for his efforts during his tenure and wish him all the best for the future," a club statement said
  
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• Arsenal 27yo hoping for contract extension as talks advance

  15-11-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 27yo hoping for contract extension as talks advanceDeclan Rice has admitted he’s hopeful a new contract with Arsenal is on the horizon, with the Gunners pushing to tie him down to an extension.Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesSpeaking in an England press conference over the international break, Declan Rice discussed the stability he’s had throughout his club career so far, and his hope that he’ll soon be able to extend his Arsenal contract.“I’ve been extremely lucky that I’ve
  
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• Mancini explains why he left Sebastiano Esposito out of Italy squad to face Belgium

  15-11-2026 15:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini explains why he left Sebastiano Esposito out of Italy squad to face BelgiumRoberto Mancini gave a brief interview to Rai ahead of Italy’s Nations League clash against Belgium on Sunday, paying his respects to the victims of the Heysel disaster and explaining why he decided to leave Sebastiano Esposito out of his matchday squad.Mancini on Belgium vs. Italy, Seba Esposito omission and Heysel disasterItaly are in Brussels for their final fixture of the Nations League group stage on Sunday
  
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• Real Madrid looking to avoid ‘FIFA virus’ ahead of a crucial stretch of the season

  15-11-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid looking to avoid ‘FIFA virus’ ahead of a crucial stretch of the seasonReal Madrid have no less than 17 first-team players out on international duty at the moment, thus running the risk of an unwanted injury that could seriously hamper their campaign.After a slow start to the season under Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid have done exceptionally well to come back and are currently on an eight-game winning streak across all competitions.Real Madrid, however, are more than aware of the fac
  
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• Manchester United ready to sell defender in January

  15-11-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United ready to sell defender in JanuaryLisandro Martinez Transfer Latest as Manchester United Weigh January SaleManchester United are actively assessing potential January exits and Lisandro Martinez has emerged as one of the clearest candidates to leave Old Trafford. According to TeamTalk, the Argentina international is firmly in the frame for a mid-season move, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both monitoring the situation closely.The report states that Martinez “wants to move o
  
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• Liverpool ready to back defender who they believe will be ‘elite’

  15-11-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool ready to back defender who they believe will be ‘elite’Liverpool’s Ifeanyi Ndukwe Plan Revealed as 2027 First-Team Path Comes Into FocusLiverpool are mapping out the next stage of Ifeanyi Ndukwe’s development, with TeamTalk reporting that the club see the teenager as a serious part of their long-term thinking and a potential first-team option in 2027.The young centre-back is currently with Levante after Liverpool sanctioned a loan move designed to keep his progress on track. Th
  
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