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• Edu becomes Northampton advisor after Forest exit

  23-10-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Arsenal and Valencia midfielder Edu won 16 caps for Brazil[Getty Images]Nottingham Forest's former global head of football Edu will serve as a senior advisor to the new owners of Northampton Town, the League Two club has confirmed.The former Arsenal and Brazil midfielder departed his role at the Premier League club in September and has since joined the board of directors at Bulgarian top-flight club Levski Sofia.A Brazilian consortium featuring former AC Milan and Chelsea forward Alexandr
  
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• Marseille consider sending Tadjidine Mmadi on loan

  27-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille consider sending Tadjidine Mmadi on loanHaving initially broken through, benefitting from a lack of competition following the mass exodus over the summer, Olympique de Marseille’s youngsters are suffering setbacks.Keyliane Abdallah found himself in the crosshairs of Bruno Genesio over the weekend due to his poor performance off the bench against Le Havre AC. He has also been demoted to the reserve side, from where he will have to force his way back into the manager’s plans. Tadjidi
  
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• Liverpool now making serious moves to sign special playmaker

  27-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool now making serious moves to sign special playmakerLiverpool are making serious moves to sign a special midfielder. Julian Ward's first task as sporting director of the club will be to address the giant midfield elephant in the room at Anfield.For the last few years, Liverpool have been trying to fill the void left behind by Fabinho back in 2023 when he departed the club.Liverpool have tried to sign so many defensive midfielders over the years to no avail. It started with Aurelien Tchou
  
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• Why Rayan Cherki deserves more than 45 minutes for Manchester City

  27-10-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Rayan Cherki deserves more than 45 minutes for Manchester CityRayan Cherki has scored six goals and added two assists for Manchester City so far this season in twelve appearances across all competitions. At his best, Cherki has been a devastating attacking force for Enzo Maresca’s side. When Cherki is on, he has been a frustrating figure who can be on the periphery of matches and also give the ball away in dangerous positions of the pitch. Rayan Cherki is 23 years of age and is still devel
  
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• Serie A | Sassuolo 2-6 Lazio: Unstoppable Aquile hit six past 10 men

  27-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Sassuolo 2-6 Lazio: Unstoppable Aquile hit six past 10 menLazio are cruising at the top of the Serie A standings after thrashing 10-man Sassuolo 6-2, despite Stefano Turati saving two penalty kicks, after Kristian Thorstvedt saw red.The Biancocelesti were joint top of the table with Inter going into this midweek round, but while Albert Gudmundsson, Adam Marusic and Nicolò Rovella were still out of action, Andrea Pinamonti returned to the bench following a throat infection. Diogo Leite
  
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• Lamine Yamal breaks silence after Ballon d’Or disappointment: ‘My time will come’

  27-10-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal breaks silence after Ballon d’Or disappointment: ‘My time will come’Lamine Yamal has addressed his third-place finish in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, congratulating the winners while insisting that his focus remains on helping FC Barcelona return to winning trophies. The 19-year-old winger shared an optimistic message on Instagram less than 24 hours after Harry Kane claimed the prestigious individual award ahead of Kylian Mbappe and the Barcelona superstar.Lamine finishes
  
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• Kyle Walker names two Premier League clubs Real Madrid defender could join: ‘Can he go to Liverpool?’

  27-10-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kyle Walker names two Premier League clubs Real Madrid defender could join: ‘Can he go to Liverpool?’Real Madrid are flying high after an impressive 2-1 win over arch-rivals Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou.However, one player who is not having a great time at the Spanish club is Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose future looks bleak.Los Blancos‘ right-back situation has become increasingly complicated for the English full-back, who arrived from Liverpool in 2025.So far, Jose Mourinho has shown
  
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• O’Neill To Make Defensive Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Dundee United

  27-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  O’Neill To Make Defensive Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Dundee UnitedAfter a disappointing Europa League defeat to Benfica, Celtic returned to winning ways last weekend, travelling to Edinburgh to grab a narrow 2-1 league win over bottom-placed Hibernian. The Hoops return to action on Wednesday night, with Dundee United set to visit Parkhead to face the reigning Premiership champions.The Tangerines suffered a dreadful 4-0 defeat when they hosted Celtic in the League Cup ea
  
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• Lewis Steele: Ligue 1 star is ‘definitely on the list’ for Liverpool

  27-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Steele: Ligue 1 star is ‘definitely on the list’ for LiverpoolLiverpool Transfer News: Lewis Steele Discusses Lamine Camara InterestLiverpool’s interest in AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara remains a subject of discussion as the club considers whether to strengthen its midfield during the January transfer window or wait until next summer.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, journalist Lewis Steele provided an update on Liverpool’s pursuit of Camara, d
  
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• Barcelona sounded out Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane over potential move last summer

  27-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona sounded out Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane over potential move last summerBarcelona explored the possibility of signing 2026 Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane last summer as they searched for a new striker, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Catalan club contacted the England international’s camp to understand the conditions of a potential deal after prioritising Julian Alvarez, whose departure from Atlético Madrid proved impossible to negotiate. The England captain, w
  
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• Stoke City legend Dobing dies aged 87

  27-10-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Peter Dobing won eight caps for England at Under-23 level [Shutterstock]Stoke City legend and League Cup winner Peter Dobing has died at the age of 87.Manchester-born Dobing is best remembered in the Potteries as Stoke's skipper when they lifted the trophy by beating Chelsea at Wembley in 1972.Dobing, who began his career at Blackburn Rovers, made 377 appearances and scored 95 goals for the Potters after being signed by manager Tony Waddington from Manchester City for a then club record £37,500
  
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• Lamine Yamal after Ballon d'Or miss: It'll come, I trust the process

  27-10-2026 20:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal after Ballon d'Or miss: It'll come, I trust the processFollowing the Ballon d'Or ceremony, Lamine Yamal showed maturity beyond his years by sharing a message of calm and ambition on social media.The Barça forward summed up his sporting philosophy with firm conviction: “IT WILL COME, good things take time, I trust the path I’m building.”Far from being impatient, the winger is approaching his development “without rushing, with excitement and with the peace of mind that my mom
  
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• EFL Cup: Arteta names strong Arsenal side at Fleetwood, Bradford host Peterborough

  27-10-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal and Bradford face Peterborough in Carabao Cup last 16Cod Army are lowest ranked side left in competitionMeslier and O'Neill make Arsenal debuts - team newsQuarter-final draw will take place after Wednesday's gamesPlay our Match of the Day Predictor game EFL Cup: Arteta names strong Arsenal side at Fleetwood, Bradford host Peterborough
  
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• DFB Pokal Player Ratings | SG Sonnenhof Großaspach 2-4 Augsburg

  27-10-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DFB Pokal Player Ratings | SG Sonnenhof Großaspach 2-4 AugsburgBundesliga DFB-Pokal participants Augsburg have survived a scare from 3. Liga opponents SG Sonnenhof Großaspach and advanced to the third round of the 2026/27 competition with a 2-4 away win at the WIRmachenDRUCK Arena. Großaspach put in a determined performance on their home turf, nearly knocking the Fuggerstädter out of the German cup in the second round for the second consecutive season. FCA head coach Manuel Baum neverthele
  
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• Woking sign defenders McArthur and Grant

  27-10-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Charlie McArthur was released by Newcastle United in June 2026 [Getty Images]Woking have signed defenders Charlie McArthur and Josh Grant, as the National League club wrestles with an injury crisis.McArthur, 21, joins on a one-month loan deal from League Two side York City, while free agent Grant has arrived on what the Cards are calling a short-term deal."We were close to signing Josh before he joined Carlisle last summer," Woking director of football Jody Brown said."We'd obviously prefer to h
  
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• Gassama To Return To The Starting XI? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Hearts

  27-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gassama To Return To The Starting XI? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face HeartsAfter a commanding 4-0 home win against St Johnstone, Rangers will travel to Edinburgh to clash heads with Hearts on Wednesday night. Their previous outing finished all square at Dens Park, and the Glasgow giants, reignited under ex-Jambos boss Derek McInnes, must aim for all three points to keep pace with Celtic, who remain four points clear at the top of the league standings despite a 1-0 Parkhead defeat ove
  
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• Brilliant star agrees verbal deal, Liverpool plans forced to change

  27-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brilliant star agrees verbal deal, Liverpool plans forced to changeLiverpool have to change their plans. A fantastic talent has verbally agreed a deal and now the Reds must react.Liverpool are on the hunt for midfielders and rightly so. We felt the squad desperately needed a better holding player - or just an outright defensive player - in the middle heading into the summer transfer window.But the club felt differently and have made that abundantly clear. They didn’t just not sign a new midfie
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Torino vs. Como

  27-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Torino vs. ComoComo bring Nico Paz back into the starting XI with Tasos Douvikas and Martin Baturina for the trip to on form Torino, who have Che Adams and Giovanni Simeone upfront.It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Sassuolo-Lazio and Roma-Cagliari on the Liveblog.ITALY – OCTOBER 24: Head coach Como Cesc Fabregas looks on during the Serie A match between C
  
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• Barcelona youngster sends defiant message after Clasico injury: ‘Only one idea in mind’

  27-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youngster sends defiant message after Clasico injury: ‘Only one idea in mind’Barcelona’s 1-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday left Hansi Flick with more than just three dropped points to worry about.The Catalans suffered yet another injury setback in defence, with Xavi Espart joining an already lengthy injury list.The 19-year-old La Masia graduate has now broken his silence following the injury he suffered during Sunday’s Clasico.Espart delivers emotional message after injury se
  
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• Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford

  27-10-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An emotional Michael Carrick was cheered as he walked around the pitch after Sunday's defeat at Old Trafford [Getty Images]When Michael Carrick disappeared down the tunnel after Manchester United's loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, the support from fans for a legendary player turned to hostility and anger at the current squad.The atmosphere afterwards was said to be emotional.Carrick was the last to leave the stadium and, as usual, patiently posed for selfies and signed shirts for t
  
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• ✅ Torino-Como and Roma-Cagliari XIs: Malen, Baturina, Adams and Mendy

  27-10-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Torino-Como and Roma-Cagliari XIs: Malen, Baturina, Adams and MendyTuesday's Serie A action continues with two big matches at the top of the table, with both Gasperini's Roma and Fabregas' Como in action.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!The Giallorossi host Cagliari at the Olimpico, while Como travel to Torino.Let's take a look at the confirmed line-ups.Roma-Cagliari
  Roma (3-4-2-1): Gollini; Mancini, Ndicka, Kouliarakis; Lul
  
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• Switzerland clear Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo for November international return

  27-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Switzerland clear Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo for November international returnSwitzerland captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo are eligible to return to international duty next month following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates.The Swiss Football Association (SFV) confirmed on Tuesday that both players can be considered for selection ahead of November’s Nations League fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland.Xhaka missed Switzerland’s three matches again
  
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• Manchester United make final Michael Carrick decision ahead of Chelsea clash

  27-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United make final Michael Carrick decision ahead of Chelsea clashMichael Carrick set for Chelsea as Manchester United postpone big callMichael Carrick will still lead Manchester United into this weekend’s Premier League trip to Chelsea, despite a run that has left very little room for excuses. According to Standard Sport, United have decided against making an immediate change, even after a sequence that has seen them go winless in their last eight matches.That matters because the ex
  
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• “From what I understand” – Lewis Steele confirms Liverpool’s stance on star’s future

  27-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “From what I understand” – Lewis Steele confirms Liverpool’s stance on star’s futureLiverpool Contract Dilemma: Lewis Steele on Alexis Mac Allister’s FutureLiverpool face an increasingly interesting decision over Alexis Mac Allister, with the midfielder’s impressive recent performances raising questions about whether the club should reconsider its position on offering him a new contract.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, journalist Lewis Steele discu
  
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• Barcelona identify €70 million-rated Premier League star as potential defensive reinforcement

  27-10-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona identify €70 million-rated Premier League star as potential defensive reinforcementBarcelona are monitoring Leeds United centre-back Tarik Muharemovic as Hansi Flick considers options to strengthen his defence. According to TeamTALK (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the 23-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international has attracted interest from several European giants, including the Blaugrana, following an impressive start to life in England. However, Leeds are reluctant to sell the defender s
  
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• From bad to worse for Liverpool playmaker: Termination of deal discussed

  27-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From bad to worse for Liverpool playmaker: Termination of deal discussedFrom bad to worse for Harvey ElliottThe 23-year-old joined Valencia in the Spanish top flight in the closing stages of the summer transfer window. Nonetheless the England under-21 legend risks a second wasted loan season in a row.It was reported in the Spanish press last week that Liverpool and Valencia had convened a meeting over Elliott and how he was being used by Los Che head coach Javier Aguirre.Elliott has so far start
  
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• Agent Makes Big Claim About 19-Year-Old Leeds United Talent: Smart Signing Or Scouting Miss?

  27-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agent Makes Big Claim About 19-Year-Old Leeds United Talent: Smart Signing Or Scouting Miss?Leeds United sit seventh in the Premier League with 11 points from eight matches, having won twice, drawn five times and lost once. Daniel Farke’s side have scored nine goals and conceded six, with a recent goalless draw at Sunderland highlighting their defensive resilience.Competition at the back has become fierce. Tarik Muharemović has played all eight league matches, completing 90% of his passes and
  
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• 🤯 DFB-Pokal shock incoming? Two Bundesliga clubs struggling badly

  27-10-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 DFB-Pokal shock incoming? Two Bundesliga clubs struggling badlyAs we all know, the cup has its own rules. And they often produce upsets, both big and small. Third-division sides SG Sonnenhof Großaspach and RW Essen are currently threatening to spring just such a cup surprise.While RWE lead multiple cup winners RB Leipzig 1-0 and have a man advantage, Großaspach have fought back from 2-0 down after conceding twice early on against FC Augsburg and are daring to dream. And this is only their
  
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• Ben Jacobs names two midfielders Liverpool could sign after Alex Scott update

  27-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ben Jacobs names two midfielders Liverpool could sign after Alex Scott updateLiverpool monitoring Alex Scott as Chelsea step up January moveLiverpool are keeping a close eye on Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, though the current expectation is that Chelsea have moved into a stronger position in the race for the 23-year-old. According to Ben Jacobs, Chelsea are growing increasingly confident about securing Scott in January after making him a leading midfield priority.That pursuit has developed
  
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• Spalletti reacts to ‘frightening’ Kane’s 2026 Ballon d’Or award: ‘How it should be’

  27-10-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti reacts to ‘frightening’ Kane’s 2026 Ballon d’Or award: ‘How it should be’Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has had his say on Harry Kane’s triumph at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, labelling his numbers ‘frightening’ and claiming players who don’t like to make a big fuss of themselves should be the ones recognised: ‘That’s how it should be’.What Spalletti said about Kane’s Ballon d’Or victoryEngland international Kane was crowned the winner of the Ba
  
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