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• Dimarco Contract Talks: Inter and Wing-Back Still Apart on Wages

  25-10-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dimarco Contract Talks: Inter and Wing-Back Still Apart on WagesFederico Dimarco and Inter are still some way from agreeing a new contract, with the wing-back’s salary the main sticking point as he also tries to win back his place in the Italy side.According to a report in Tuttosport, the 28-year-old currently earns around €4 million a year. His representatives are said to be asking for €6 million per season, while Inter would be prepared to go to €5 million with bonuses on top. On those
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face AEK Athens – key duo absent

  03-11-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face AEK Athens – key duo absentReal Madrid will be without Arda Guler and Aurelien Tchouameni for their UEFA Champions League meeting with AEK Athens, with Jose Mourinho also unable to call upon injured pair Raul Asencio and Rodrygo.Mourinho’s squad will travel to Greece ahead of Wednesday’s fourth league phase fixture, following the team’s final training session in Madrid on Tuesday. The session offered a clearer picture of the players available, a
  
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• No Arda Güler but Vinicius included, Real Madrid's squad for AEK Athens 📋

  03-11-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No Arda Güler but Vinicius included, Real Madrid's squad for AEK Athens 📋Real Madrid have named their squad to face AEK Athens this Wednesday. The Whites head into another European fixture with some significant changes from their last outing against Racing de Santander.The biggest boost for Madrid fans is the return of Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian forward is available again to lead Madrid's attack in a demanding European clash.On the downside, Arda Güler misses out. The Turkish midfielder has
  
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• Santos slams glaring errors and vows formal complaint to CBF

  03-11-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos slams glaring errors and vows formal complaint to CBFSantos director of football Alexandre Mattos stepped up his criticism of refereeing in the Brazilian Championship following the club's defeat to Red Bull Bragantino.
  The executive expressed outrage over incidents he felt had gone against Santos in the last two rounds, particularly in the derby against Palmeiras and the defeat to Bragantino.After the defeat in Bragança Paulista, Mattos spoke to the press in the mixed zone and strongly c
  
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• Real Madrid to honour Spanish forward’s passing by observing a minute of silence before AEK Athens clash

  03-11-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to honour Spanish forward’s passing by observing a minute of silence before AEK Athens clashWhile football divides fans into sects based on loyalty and allegiance, the sport can sometimes be the most powerful uniting force that brings the globe closer together at sensitive times.Earlier today, one such heart-shattering news was announced by Tenerife, whose striker Jesus de Miguel had been admitted into the Intensive Care Unit and was battling for his life after suffering a cardiopu
  
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• Mancini travels to England, but Italy and Liverpool still waiting for Leoni’s return

  03-11-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini travels to England, but Italy and Liverpool still waiting for Leoni’s returnLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roberto Mancini travelled to England in recent weeks in hopes of seeing Giovanni Leoni back in action, but the Italian defender’s return from an ACL injury has been delayed.Italy and Liverpool are still waiting for Leoni’s return to action.Latest Leoni injury update as Mancini travels to EnglandThe Italian defender has been sidelined for over a year after suffering a cru
  
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• Manchester United vs AS Roma: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  03-11-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United vs AS Roma: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionManchester United vs Roma Preview: Champions League Pressure Builds at Old TraffordManchester United head into Tuesday night’s Champions League meeting with Roma carrying the sort of form that usually leaves no room for excuses. Nine games without a win is bad enough on its own. When two of those defeats in Europe are a 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid and a 4-1 collapse at Como, the picture gets worse quickly.Michael
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool to ‘go all out’ for La Liga defender

  03-11-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool to ‘go all out’ for La Liga defenderLiverpool Transfer Latest: Alejandro Balde Emerges as Serious £38.7m Defensive TargetLiverpool are assessing their options at left-back, and Alejandro Balde is increasingly being positioned as a genuine market opportunity ahead of the winter window. According to Juan Jesus, Liverpool and AC Milan are pushing hard for the Barcelona defender, with Manchester United also involved in what is shaping up to be a competitive pursuit.The key
  
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• West Ham were right to be ruthless with Nuno, but are they right about Scott Parker?

  03-11-2026 12:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I am always under pressure, every day,” Nuno Espirito Santo said in the wake of Saturday’s 3-1 loss at West Brom. Not anymore, he’s not.An optimistic outlook on his removal as West Ham coach is that it offers respite. Respite from that pressure, which has never truly waned in his 13 months in charge. It might seem a ruthless move by the east London club to fire him “so early” into the season, but West Ham were right to be ruthless.But let’s not forget that the Championship season
  
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• FK Bodø/Glimt squad battling illness ahead of Lille tie

  03-11-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FK Bodø/Glimt squad battling illness ahead of Lille tieFK Bodø/Glimt’s squad are battling illness as they prepare to host Lille OSC in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Several players are consequently doubts to face the Ligue 1 side later today.The illness has been circulating around the squad for over a week already. “Last week, it was a bit brutal,” admitted their defender Haitam Aleesami. The affected players are suffering from flu-like symptoms. The club’s captain, Patri
  
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• Two Real Madrid players who have benefited from Valverde’s right-back role

  03-11-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Real Madrid players who have benefited from Valverde’s right-back roleJose Mourinho’s astute skill in balancing out profiles on the field has been key in Real Madrid’s resurgence, particularly in the last month.Los Blancos did not start the new season strongly, and the midfield appeared to be a mess early on. Mourinho’s idea of a Federico Valverde-Aurelien Tchouameni double pivot, in particular, did not work out on the field.The manager then found an innovative solution to add creati
  
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• Torquay must get used to winning expectation - Cooke

  03-11-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Cooke had spells at Truro City, St Mirren and Bath City before joining Torquay in the summer of 2024 [Shutterstock]Torquay United striker Cody Cooke says the club's squad must get used to the expectation for them to win games.The Gulls are 13th in National League South having had a difficult start to the campaign.Last season's beaten play-off finalists are four points off the play-off places and 10 behind leaders Truro City, having won just five of their 14 league games this season.Their 3-
  
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• Barcelona to observe minute of silence before Aston Villa clash for Jesus de Miguel and Toledo train accident victims

  03-11-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to observe minute of silence before Aston Villa clash for Jesus de Miguel and Toledo train accident victimsBarcelona will observe a minute of silence before their Champions League encounter against Aston Villa at the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday evening, paying tribute to CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel and the victims of the deadly train accident in Urda, Toledo. UEFA has confirmed that all European fixtures taking place this week, including matches in the Europa League and Confer
  
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• 24-Man Manchester City Squad Spotted in Training Ahead of RB Leipzig Clash

  03-11-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  24-Man Manchester City Squad Spotted in Training Ahead of RB Leipzig ClashMATCH PREVIEW: RB Leipzig vs Manchester City (UEFA Champions League)Manchester City will be looking to continue the momentum they built from their last outing in Champions League football, taking a stronger hold on their hopes of a top-eight finish in the league phase and automatic qualification into the last-16 stage of the competition.Having fallen to a dramatic 2-4 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, City responded in t
  
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• Police arrest 14-year-old boy over Bradley Lowery taunt

  03-11-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and bailed after a Coventry supporter appeared to mock Sunderland fans over the death of Bradley Lowery during the Premier League match between the sides on Saturday. Sunderland fan Lowery captured the hearts of the football world during his battle with neuroblastoma – a rare and aggressive type of childhood cancer. He died at the age of six in 2017. A video emerged on Saturday of a young supporter in the home end hold
  
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• Ex-ref: Liverpool player fortunate to avoid red vs Arsenal

  03-11-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-ref: Liverpool player fortunate to avoid red vs ArsenalFormer Premier League referee Keith Hackett believes Liverpool’s Trey Nyoni could have been sent off against Arsenal, and he deserved a yellow card at a minimum.Photo by Michael Steele/Getty ImagesFollowing Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Anfield at the weekend, Liverpool fans were up in arms over a couple of refereeing decisions, arguing that they should have had a penalty for a shirt pull on Alexander Isak, and that Noni Madueke should have se
  
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• McTominay returns as Penrice earns first Scotland call

  03-11-2026 12:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay missed games for club and country in September and October following a minor heart procedure [Getty Images]Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams return to the Scotland squad for the remaining Nations League matches at home to North Macedonia and away to Switzerland.There is a first call up for James Penrice and uncapped Kristi Montgomery, a late addition last time, retains his place.Scott McKenna and Kenny McLean miss out through injury, while Lennon Miller, Josh Doig, Co
  
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• Debutants, returnees, doubts and omissions: Predicting Mancini’s Italy call-ups

  03-11-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Debutants, returnees, doubts and omissions: Predicting Mancini’s Italy call-upsLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Alphadjo Cisse and Lorenzo Amatucci are expected to be among the new faces in Roberto Mancini’s Italy squad, which will be announced later this week.Italy CT Mancini will name his squad for upcoming Nations League games against Belgium and France later this week, probably between Thursday and Friday, reports Gazzetta.Mancini’s Italy squad predicted: First call-up for Cisse?IT
  
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• Pick of the stats: Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers

  03-11-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Wolverhampton Wanderers may have a chance to slip into the automatic promotion spots on Wednesday when they visit Bristol City (20:00 GMT).The West Midlands side are on a four game undefeated streak (W3 D1) and should Swansea City fail to beat Portsmouth on Tuesday, Wolves will have the chance to take second position with a victory at Ashton Gate.However, Bristol City have fallen away from the play-off positions after just one win in five league games (D2 L2) and will be aiming to regain so
  
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• Villarreal’s Georges Mikautadze has said that he is ‘ready to go to a big club’ following Barcelona interest

  03-11-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villarreal’s Georges Mikautadze has said that he is ‘ready to go to a big club’ following Barcelona interestVillarreal’s Georges Mikautadze (26) has told L’Équipe that he is “ready to go to a big club” following interest from Barcelona in the summer. The former Olympique Lyonnais and FC Metz forward has also admitted to having a difficult start to the season.Last season, Mikautadze excelled, scoring 16 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions. That came following his move from
  
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• Challinor 'unanimous choice' to take Owls forward

  03-11-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield Wednesday chairman David Storch says Dave Challinor was the "unanimous choice" as the manager to take the club forward.Challinor was appointed Owls boss on Sunday on a three-and-a-half year contract running until 2030.The 51-year-old, who left Stockport County in the summer after losing in the League One play-off final, has won promotion at every club that he has managed. He takes over a Wednesday side ninth in League One, two points outside the play-offs."Dave's appointment has the un
  
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• Watch: Real Madrid penalty against Racing sparks furious touchline reaction from Mourinho

  03-11-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Real Madrid penalty against Racing sparks furious touchline reaction from MourinhoKylian Mbappe’s penalty during Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Racing Santander sparked heated exchanges between both benches, with the home side questioning the referee’s decision and Jose Mourinho expressing frustration at the continued protests. As such, broadcast cameras captured several tense moments, including the Racing manager’s complaint to the fourth official and the Portuguese coach’s re
  
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• Pick of the stats: Cardiff City v West Ham United

  03-11-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]West Ham United step into a future without Nuno Espirito Santo on Wednesday when they visit Cardiff City (19:45 GMT).The Hammers sacked their Portuguese boss on Tuesday after two successive losses left them in eighth place on the table.Cardiff, meanwhile, will try to put their weekend loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers behind them as they try and build themselves up the table.Cardiff City won their last league meeting with West Ham in March 2019 (2-0), last winning consecutive league games aga
  
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• Tributes pour in as Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel dies following on-field collision

  03-11-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CD TenerifeSpanish club CD Tenerife have announced their striker Jesus de Miguel has died after an on-field collision during their match against FC Andorra on Monday.The Spanish second-tier team made the announcement on Tuesday morning that De Miguel, 30, had died."Racked with pain, with a lump in our throats and unable to believe that this is true, CD Tenerife communicate the tragic passing, this Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., of Jesus de Miguel Alameda," the club said in a statement.
  
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• Villarreal predicted XI v PSG: Georges Mikautadze to start

  03-11-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villarreal predicted XI v PSG: Georges Mikautadze to startThere will be a familiar name in the Villarreal starting XI, with former Olympique Lyonnais and FC Metz forward Georges Mikautadze set to start for the Spanish side when they host Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Mikautadze will lead the line, with Tajon Buchanan playing on the right and Alberto Moleiro coming off the left. Former Olympique de Marseille midfielder Pape Gueye will start in the midfield for
  
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• Davies hamstring injury deepens Cardiff crisis

  03-11-2026 12:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Isaak Davies has two caps for Wales but injuries have hampered him throughout his career [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Isaak Davies has become the latest player to be added to Cardiff City's growing list of injuries, with the Wales international forward ruled out for four weeks with a hamstring issue.Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy revealed after Saturday's 3-0 Championship defeat at Wolves that there were fresh fitness concerns over defenders Will Fish and Perry Ng, as well as midfielder Alex Roberts
  
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• Arsenal receive huge Saliba injury update pre-Slavia Praha

  03-11-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal receive huge Saliba injury update pre-Slavia PrahaWilliam Saliba is pushing to be included in Arsenal’s travelling squad for the midweek Champions League clash with Slavia Praha, having returned to full training.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier LeagueFootball insider Hand of Arsenal broke the news on Monday evening that William Saliba has now returned to full training with Arsenal, having taken part in individual training since early October.Saliba hasn’t been in actio
  
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• Luis Figo makes amusing Lamine Yamal admission and praises Barcelona youngster: ‘If we had played together…’

  03-11-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Figo makes amusing Lamine Yamal admission and praises Barcelona youngster: ‘If we had played together…’Former Barcelona and Real Madrid winger Luis Figo has praised Lamine Yamal’s qualities, joking that he might have been forced to switch positions had the two shared a dressing room. The former Portugal international, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2000, discussed the Barcelona teenager’s playing style and explained why opposition defenders avoid following dangerous attackers throu
  
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• 👑 Top 20 scorers: Sinayoko on the leaders’ heels, Olise climbs

  03-11-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👑 Top 20 scorers: Sinayoko on the leaders’ heels, Olise climbsAs we do every week, here's a look at the top 20 scorers (goals + assists) of the 2026-27 season across Europe's five major leagues.Not even in the top 20 just two matchdays ago, Lassine Sinayoko is now just outside the top three, behind La Liga's heavyweights!His brace and assists against Rennes three weeks ago, followed by another brace and an assist against AS Monaco this weekend, have fueled one of the most incredible surges
  
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• West Ham approach Parker after sacking boss Nuno

  03-11-2026 11:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott Parker (right) would be West Ham's fourth permanent manager since May 2024 if he succeeds Nuno Espirito Santo (left) [Shutterstock]West Ham United are expected to appoint Scott Parker as head coach after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo.The 52-year-old Portuguese head coach has paid the price for West Ham's disappointing start to the Championship season, having overseen their relegation from the Premier League last season.BBC Sport understands that the club are in advanced talks with former Bur
  
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