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• Errors frustrate fastidious O'Neil

  08-11-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich's defensive frailties are becoming an increasingly concerning feature of their campaign.They have now gone 29 consecutive top-flight matches without keeping a clean sheet, with only Manchester United joining them in failing to register a shutout this season.Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton hardly helped himself, resembling a stilt walker on an ice rink as he attempted to cut the ball away from Evanilson, only to be dispossessed by the Brazilian.It was the sort of simple
  
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• Barcelona face major complication in pursuit of €80 million-rated Tottenham defender – report

  10-11-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona face major complication in pursuit of €80 million-rated Tottenham defender – reportAccording to SPORT, Barcelona’s hopes of signing Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro have been hit with a major challenge.As per the update, the Premier League club will demand a massive transfer fee of around €80 million for the 27-year-old defender, creating a major complication for Barça.Barcelona like PorroStrengthening the right-back position remains one of the priorities for Barcelona
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni could withdraw from France squad due to injury

  10-11-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni could withdraw from France squad due to injuryAurélien Tchouaméni (26) may be forced to withdraw from the France squad due to injury, according to reports in L’Équipe.Having sustained a groin injury, the midfielder was unable to complete Tuesday’s training session and will undergo thorough examinations to determine the nature and severity of his injury.This is another blow for the Real Madrid player, who had already missed the September trainin
  
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• Partick Thistle lose SWPL points for amateur player payments

  10-11-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Partick Thistle have been deducted three points and fined £6,000 by the Scottish Women's Premier League for making payments to players who were registered as amateurs last season.Thistle finished sixth last season and the points penalty means they slip one place to second bottom spot, three points behind Spartans, in the current 10-team table.It follows a hearing on Monday at which the Glasgow club were found to be in breach of rules about making payments to amateur registered players and "subm
  
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• Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Chelsea Defender: What Will He Add To Iraola’s Side?

  10-11-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Eyeing A Move For This Chelsea Defender: What Will He Add To Iraola’s Side?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus stated that Liverpool are eyeing a move for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill. It has been mentioned that the Reds are showing interest in recruiting the English talent next year.Colwill’s Decent Form In English FootballColwill has enjoyed a good run of form at the West London club in this campaign so far as he has put in a series of solid performances for them on the
  
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• Lecturer's bid to challenge Fifa president Infantino

  10-11-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  University lecturer Peter Auf der Heyde is launching an ambitious attempt to take on Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency.The former journalist and football club owner is seeking to be nominated to challenge the incumbent Infantino, and wants to be paid a salary of just $1 per year if he wins the role. Auf der Heyde lectures in journalism at Southampton Solent University and was previously sports editor of the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) in Germany.He was president of the Grahamstown Socce
  
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• Pep Guardiola recommended former assistant Carlos Vicens to Lyon

  10-11-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pep Guardiola recommended former assistant Carlos Vicens to LyonOlympique Lyonnais officially presented their new manager, Carlos Vicens, to the press this Tuesday.Appointed to lead the Rhône-based club as a replacement for Paulo Fonseca, who has moved to Sporting CP, the 43-year-old Spaniard joins Les Rouge et Bleu with an prestigious resume.Having most recently been at SC Braga, whom he led to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, Vicens had previously cut his teeth working alongside Pep G
  
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• Frenkie de Jong sends clear message to Flick over playing position: ‘Everyone knows I’m a midfielder’

  10-11-2026 20:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frenkie de Jong sends clear message to Flick over playing position: ‘Everyone knows I’m a midfielder’Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has made his preference regarding his position clear to Hansi Flick, insisting that his long-term future remains in midfield. The comment comes after he was used at right-back during the Blaugrana’s recent victory over Atletico Madrid in La Liga.De Jong’s message to FlickInterestingly, the game against Atletico Madrid was not the first instance in wh
  
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• 😨 Vitória president calls team small before correcting himself

  10-11-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😨 Vitória president calls team small before correcting himselfFábio Mota was one of the central figures on a busy Tuesday (10) at Vitória.The president of the Bahia-based club attended the unveiling of coach Rafael Lacerda, formerly of Chapecoense, and spoke about a range of topics.His comments about influencers who were supposedly "rooting against" the Lions stood out.He mentioned that Vitória had lost a significant portion of its monthly revenue because of the ban on betting companies i
  
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• Former North End goalkeeper Nash returns as coach

  10-11-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Preston North End player Carlo Nash has returned to his old club to become their new goalkeeping coach.Nash played 92 games for North End between 2005 and 2007 which coincided with current manager Graham Alexander and his assistant Chris Lucketti.Now 53, he also worked as a goalkeeping coach under Alexander at Salford City."Carlo's another colleague who has won with us before, and also has the experience of knowing what our club is capable of," said Alexander."He's a great character and k
  
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• The law says Arsenal deserved a penalty, but should it really work that way?

  10-11-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The law says Arsenal deserved a penalty, but should it really work that way?Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesArsenal’s 1-0 win against Hull City on Saturday afternoon was enough to send the Premier League champions into the international break with a five-point lead over second-placed Brighton & Hove Albion.Under normal circumstances, there probably wouldn’t be too much to say about a win secured when Martin Odegaard dispatched the rebound from a Noni Madueke shot.However, Arsenal bein
  
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• Rio Ngumoha on escaping crime, leaving Chelsea and his England dream

  10-11-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rio Ngumoha learned from an early age to experience the fast-track treatment in football and at first he didn’t exactly like it.“I think I was six, maybe five,” recalls Ngumoha. “I was playing for a local team. I remember I got an assist and then next thing you know, I could hear my mum on the side saying well done, and then they started saying that I was playing with older players. I just panicked and I started crying and then I walked off the pitch because I was so scared because every
  
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• Rio Ngumoha explains why he left Chelsea for Liverpool: 'No-brainer'

  10-11-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rio Ngumoha has revealed why he chose to leave Chelsea and move to Liverpool, branding the decision a “no-brainer”.The teenage winger joined Chelsea’s academy - world-renowned for its youth development - at the age of eight and became one of the club’s most-prized starlets, with academy coaches previously stating that they believed Ngumoha could win the Ballon d’Or.But at 16, Ngumoha left Chelsea and joined Liverpool, who oversaw the last of his development in junior ranks before watch
  
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• Manchester City Remain Keen On Recruiting This Chelsea Talent: Should Maresca Snap Him Up?

  10-11-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Remain Keen On Recruiting This Chelsea Talent: Should Maresca Snap Him Up?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Manchester City remain keen on recruiting Chelsea talent Malo Gusto. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are set to rival Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to land the French full-back.Gusto’s Important Role For Chelsea This SeasonGusto has served as a crucial member of Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso’s squad this season as he has pu
  
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• 🚨 Tavernes-Valencia CF: line-ups announced

  10-11-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Tavernes-Valencia CF: line-ups announcedJavier Aguirre's team will look to secure their place in the second round of the Copa del Rey this Tuesday in a historic match for UE Tavernes, to be played at Mestalla. Valencia begin their cup campaign after their 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in LaLiga. Javier Aguirre's side are looking for a win to regain their confidence and advance to the next round. This is their starting lineup for tonight: They face Tavernes, who play in the Lliga Comunitat FFCV,
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder set to undergo tests after suffering injury in national team camp

  10-11-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder set to undergo tests after suffering injury in national team campThe international break has just begun but it appears that disaster has already struck as far as Real Madrid are concerned.One of their key players, Aurelien Tchouameni has suffered an injury while away with the France national team, reports L’Equipe.Tchouameni injured againTchouameni missed the start of the 2026/27 season due to an injury he had sustained with France at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.While he ret
  
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• Palestra: ‘Italy defeat against Bosnia still hurts, but we have to turn the page’

  10-11-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra: ‘Italy defeat against Bosnia still hurts, but we have to turn the page’Italy and Chelsea full-back Marco Palestra admits that the World Cup play-off final defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier this year ‘still hurts a lot’ and potentially ‘always will’, but says that it is now down to the players to turn the page and write a new chapter in the history books.Palestra on injury recovery and start to life with ChelseaPalestra was called up to the Italy national team sq
  
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• Liverpool star set to stay despite Saudi Arabia exit rumours

  10-11-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star set to stay despite Saudi Arabia exit rumoursLiverpool Transfer News: Jeremie Frimpong Set to Stay Amid Saudi Pro League ClaimsLiverpool have reached a clear internal position on Jeremie Frimpong, with suggestions of a January exit not currently matching the reality of the situation. According to TeamTalk, the noise around a possible move to the Saudi Pro League has been firmly played down, and there is no indication at present that the club are preparing to part ways with the Dut
  
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• “From what I’m hearing” – Journalist provides huge Liverpool contract update

  10-11-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “From what I’m hearing” – Journalist provides huge Liverpool contract updateVirgil van Dijk Contract Latest Points to Liverpool RenewalLiverpool are increasingly expected to hold further discussions over a new Virgil van Dijk contract, with fresh reporting from Graeme Bailey on the TeamTalk Podcast indicating there is a strong possibility of the captain remaining at Anfield beyond this season.Van Dijk is now 35 and approaching the end of his current deal, a situation that naturally place
  
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• Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi swept Golden Boy 2026 voting with 43 first-place votes

  10-11-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi swept Golden Boy 2026 voting with 43 first-place votesAs was confirmed on Monday, Barcelona teenage defender Pau Cubarsi has won the prestigious Golden Boy award for the year 2026.Following his exceptional achievements with the Blaugrana during last season as well as his performances with Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 19-year-old La Masia graduate was bestowed with the Golden Boy prize, given to the best young footballer in Europe.Cubarsi dominates Golden Boy vo
  
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• Brentford lose appeal against Thiago red card

  10-11-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brentford have had their appeal rejected after Igor Thiago was shown a red card during Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Brighton.The appeal was lodged on the grounds that the incident was unintentional, with the west London club seeking to have the three-match ban for violent conduct overturned.There was also a possibility the suspension could have been reduced if the punishment was deemed excessive, but the Football Association's regulatory commission dismissed the appeal.It means the Brazi
  
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• Just in: Real Madrid forward ready to leave in January as Sporting CP, Roma make a push

  10-11-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Just in: Real Madrid forward ready to leave in January as Sporting CP, Roma make a pushIn a major development, AS reports that Real Madrid attacker Endrick has decided to look for a new club heading into the January transfer window.And, there is no shortage of interest in the 20-year-old forward, with AS Roma and Sporting CP emerging as the strongest contenders to sign him.Endrick’s situation forces him to consider optionsEndrick has once again found minutes hard to come by at Real Madrid this
  
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• Journalist believes Liverpool have already made progress on huge January signing

  10-11-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist believes Liverpool have already made progress on huge January signingLiverpool Transfer News: Lewis Steele Reveals Why Lamine Camara Could Be January TargetLiverpool’s interest in AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara continues to generate discussion ahead of the January transfer window, with journalist Lewis Steele suggesting a move remains a genuine possibility.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, Steele discussed Liverpool’s midfield concerns, the wor
  
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• The Monaco summit that will decide the future of Carrick and Man Utd

  10-11-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left), chief executive Omar Berrada (centre) and director of football Jason Wilcox will decide Michael Carrick's fate as head coach [Getty Images]Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United head coach will be determined 800 miles away from Old Trafford in Monaco on Wednesday.Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox are flying out for one of their regular pre-planned meetings to discuss strategy around the football cl
  
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• Real Madrid veteran defender ready to challenge for starting spot after lengthy absence

  10-11-2026 19:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid veteran defender ready to challenge for starting spot after lengthy absenceAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Eder Militao is ready to fight for a place in the Real Madrid starting lineup under Jose Mourinho.The 28-year-old seasoned campaigner has only recently made his way back from a lengthy injury absence, but believes that he can push for a starting berth in the backline.Militao back and ready to fightMilitao had been out of action since April due to a muscle injury that required him
  
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• Didier Digard viewed as Pierre Sage alternative at RC Lens

  10-11-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Didier Digard viewed as Pierre Sage alternative at RC LensWhilst Yannick Cahuzac’s exit from RC Lens has not yet been made official, the Ligue 1 club are drawing up a shortlist of replacements. As reported by L’Équipe, Pierre Sage, whose exit from Crystal Palace has not yet been officialised either, is a candidate to return to the Bollaert, just months after leaving.Foot Mercato understands that Sage is the priority to replace Cahuzac, however, a three-man shortlist was referenced by L’Eq
  
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• Johnson says definitely more to come after 50 caps

  10-11-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brennan Johnson made his Wales debut in 2020 at the age of 19 [FAW]As he prepares to reach a personal milestone, Brennan Johnson says he is happy with what he has achieved in football - but would like to reach more major tournaments with Wales. The 25-year-old forward is set to make his 50th appearance against Norway in the Nations League on Saturday, becoming the third-youngest Welshman to reach the landmark after Ethan Ampadu and Chris Gunter.Johnson has one major tournament under his belt –
  
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• Tottenham star Pedro Porro opens up on Barcelona interest: ‘It is flattering’

  10-11-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham star Pedro Porro opens up on Barcelona interest: ‘It is flattering’In a recent interview with SPORT, Tottenham Hotspur and Spain right-back Pedro Porro has broken his silence about the transfer interest shown in him by FC Barcelona.The 27-year-old admitted that while it was flattering to see the links, he remains fully committed to the Premier League club.Porro’s words on Barcelona interestPorro has established himself as one of the premier right-backs in Europe, following his su
  
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• Blackburn defender McLoughlin signs new contract

  10-11-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sean McLoughlin started his career with Cork City [Shutterstock]Blackburn Rovers centre-back Sean McLoughlin has signed a new contract with the Championship club.The 29-year-old has played every minute of Rovers' league campaign so far this season, scoring his first goal for the club in the opening-day 2-2 draw at Wolves.McLoughlin joined Blackburn from Hull City for an undisclosed fee in July 2025 and has made 62 appearances in all competitions."I've had a great time since I've been here, so to
  
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• Scott McTominay had heart 'shocked' on eve of Scotland's World Cup campaign

  10-11-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay has revealed that he required his heart to be "shocked" just two days before taking the pitch in Scotland’s World Cup opening match against Haiti.The Napoli midfielder had a cardiac ablation procedure in Manchester in September to deal with a mild, benign heart arrhythmia. The issue initially emerged following the national team's arrival in the United States in early June, and subsequently affected him again in August while competing for his club in Italy.During that period, th
  
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