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• Fans gone, 0:4 down: second-tier side endure a nightmare day

  18-10-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans gone, 0:4 down: second-tier side endure a nightmare dayThe signs were anything but promising for SV Darmstadt even before kick-off. As the Lilies’ fan support group reported ahead of the match, there was a confrontation with police at Karlsruhe Central Station. "According to our observations, several federal police officers used batons to force numerous people up a passageway towards a platform, for no reason apparent to us. Masked police officers were waiting at the top. After severa
  
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• The club preparing to play again after the death of a player

  13-11-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ezekiel Williams was a "box-to-box midfielder with high energy who was not afraid of a tackle", says Hendon chairman Cyrus Cooper [Hendon FC]"I messaged Ezekiel because we had a midweek cup game and I wanted to check he was still available," says Adam Fisher - manager of non-league Hendon."There was no reply. Then I found out what had happened."Ezekiel Williams died in hospital on 2 November from head injuries after an incident in Milton Keynes. He was 26.Two men have been charged with murder.Kn
  
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• Cashin back in training while Clarke steps up recovery

  13-11-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Derby County defender Eiran Cashin has returned to training during the international break in a positive update amid the Rams' injury woes in defence.John Eustace was forced to bring in veterans Shane Duffy and Jack Robinson from the free agent market after injuries depleted their squad to leave Dion Sanderson as their only fit centre-back.Cashin has featured in just two games for the Rams this season so far, while fellow defender Matt Clarke is yet to make any league appearances w
  
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• Watford's Kayembe on target in DR Congo win

  13-11-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Edo Kayembe has made 49 international appearances for DR Congo [Getty Images]Watford midfielder Edo Kayembe scored his third senior international goal as DR Congo made it three wins from three games in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on Thursday.The Leopards beat Sierra Leone 3-1 in Kinhasa with Kayembe firing home a left-foot shot in the 58th minute to make it 3-0 before the visitors scored a late consolation.DR Congo are top of their group after a 100% start, five points clear
  
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• Fernandes rejects second Man Utd contract offer

  13-11-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Fernandes joined Manchester United from Sporting in 2020 [Getty Images]Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club.The Portugal midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season, though the club have the option to trigger a 12-month extension until 2028.United are keen to avoid that eventuality by extending the 32-year-old's existing deal and have been in talks with the Portuguese's representatives in recent months. But sources have tol
  
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• Manchester United could move to sign former Arsenal forward

  13-11-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United could move to sign former Arsenal forwardMan Utd Transfers: Pochettino Influence Could Shape Folarin Balogun and Alex Freeman MovesManchester United are already moving towards a clear January transfer theme, and the emerging picture points to players Mauricio Pochettino knows well. According to TeamTalk, United’s planning is gathering pace around a possible double move involving Folarin Balogun and Alex Freeman, with the prospective managerial change adding real weight to bot
  
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• Curtis Jones breaks silence on Liverpool exit – “I want to win”

  13-11-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Curtis Jones breaks silence on Liverpool exit – “I want to win”Curtis Jones Targets Trophies at Inter Milan After Liverpool ExitCurtis Jones has moved on from Liverpool, and the reasoning is straightforward. At 25, after eight seasons around the first team and plenty of silverware, he wanted something bigger in his own career, a central role in a side built to win immediately. Inter Milan offered that.His Liverpool record stands up well enough. Jones made 228 appearances, scored 22 goals a
  
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• Former Barcelona winger reveals how Lionel Messi tried to stop his 2019 departure: ‘He came to me and said…’

  13-11-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona winger reveals how Lionel Messi tried to stop his 2019 departure: ‘He came to me and said…’Lionel Messi personally tried to convince Malcom to remain at Barcelona before the Brazilian winger completed his move to Zenit St. Petersburg in August 2019, according to a revelation from the former Blaugrana forward. In comments reported by SPORT, Malcom recalled how the Argentine captain believed he had a bright future at the club, even though he was struggling to establish hims
  
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• How Ferguson-inspired Pochettino can succeed where Carrick failed at Man Utd

  13-11-2026 10:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maurucio Pochettino (right) was first mentioned as a contender to manage Manchester United when Louis van Gaal was sacked in May 2016 [Getty Images]When Mauricio Pochettino was asked the three Premier League managers he would have loved to have played for, he was unequivocal."Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson," replied Pochettino, who is set to be the next manager of Manchester United.In 2023, the Argentine - then at Chelsea, and dressed in full Blues training gear - was be
  
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• Will Ferguson-inspired Pochettino succeed where Carrick failed at Man Utd?

  13-11-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maurucio Pochettino (right) was first mentioned as a contender to manage Manchester United when Louis van Gaal was sacked in May 2016 [Getty Images]When Mauricio Pochettino was asked the three Premier League managers he would have loved to have played for, he was unequivocal."Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson," replied Pochettino, who is set to be the next manager of Manchester United.In 2023, the Argentine - then at Chelsea, and dressed in full Blues training gear - was be
  
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• Report: €100m-rated Brighton defender dreams of Real Madrid move despite Liverpool interest

  13-11-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: €100m-rated Brighton defender dreams of Real Madrid move despite Liverpool interestLuka Vuskovic has reportedly identified Real Madrid as his ultimate career destination, potentially complicating Liverpool’s pursuit of the Brighton and Hove Albion defender. According to Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool have placed the 19-year-old on their shortlist for next summer, but the Croatian’s long-term ambition is to play at the Santiago Bernabeu.Vuskovic has mad
  
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• Carlo Ancelotti delivers positive Raphinha update amid Barcelona fitness concerns: ‘Doing very well’

  13-11-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlo Ancelotti delivers positive Raphinha update amid Barcelona fitness concerns: ‘Doing very well’Carlo Ancelotti has offered an encouraging assessment of Raphinha’s condition ahead of Brazil’s friendly against Japan, confirming that the Barcelona forward is doing well with both club and country. His comments come as Barcelona monitor the winger’s workload during the November international break, with the Catalan club keen to avoid another physical setback after his recent return fr
  
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• ‘This break came at the ideal moment for me’: Senne Lammens happy to escape Manchester United crisis for a week of international football

  13-11-2026 10:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘This break came at the ideal moment for me’: Senne Lammens happy to escape Manchester United crisis for a week of international footballIt is fair to say that Senne Lammens has not been enjoying the best of times at Manchester United in the past few weeks. However, on Thursday evening Lammens was able to escape the crisis that has been engulfing Manchester United in recent weeks and join up with the Belgian national team. Despite his dip in form at club level, Mark van Bommel stuck with Lam
  
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• Arsenal women show signs of life with huge draw v Barcelona

  13-11-2026 10:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women show signs of life with huge draw v BarcelonaRenée Slegers’ side showed they can adapt against elite opposition, with London City Lionesses and OL Lyonnes next up in a demanding run.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal came back from the Camp Nou with an excellent 1-1 draw, having put so much energy into the battle. They showed real solidarity on the pitch, defending together as a team against wave after wave of Barcelona attacks.Much has been said about the poor results in
  
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• Former Real Madrid defender Ivan Fresneda opens up on leaving La Fabrica: ‘Happy to have learnt so much’

  13-11-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid defender Ivan Fresneda opens up on leaving La Fabrica: ‘Happy to have learnt so much’Ivan Fresneda has no regrets about leaving Real Madrid’s youth academy, stating that the experience was an important part of his development. The 22-year-old Sporting CP defender discussed his journey through Spanish football in an interview with AS, reflecting on his time at La Fabrica, his memorable performance against Vinicius Jr. at the Santiago Bernabeu while playing for Real Valla
  
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• England lead France in Wheelchair RL World Cup final - watch live

  13-11-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England 10-6 France: First half: Wheelchair RL World Cup final in Wollongong, AustraliaEngland: Tries: Joe Coyd 2 Goal: Rob HawkinsFrance: Try: Jeremy Bourson Goal: Leo HivernatClick 'watch live' button above for live stream - UK onlyFourth successive World Cup final meeting of the two teamsThe previous three have been decided by four points or fewerFrance won 42-40 in Gillingham in 2013, and 38-34 in Perpignan in 2017 - England won 28-24 in Manchester in 2022 England lead France in Wheelchair R
  
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• Barcelona identify 30-year-old defender as key influence in the dressing room

  13-11-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona identify 30-year-old defender as key influence in the dressing roomAndreas Christensen’s importance to Barcelona is not limited to his performance, with a report from SPORT identifying the Danish centre-back as one of the dressing room’s quiet leaders. As per the outlet, the veteran defender has earned the title through his professionalism, commitment and influence on younger teammates, earning considerable respect within the club.It is to be noted that Christensen recently return
  
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• Pavel Sulc expected to leave Lyon in January

  13-11-2026 09:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pavel Sulc expected to leave Lyon in JanuaryPavel Sulc (25) is expected to leave Olympique Lyonnais during the January transfer window, as per a report from L’Equipe. Whilst Lyon have succeeded in reducing costs in recent months, further efforts must be made as the consequences of the John Textor era continue to be felt. The departure of manager Paulo Fonseca earlier this month was another step in the right direction. Sporting CP paid a fee of €5m to acquire the Portuguese manager’s servic
  
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• Liverpool star backed to become a ‘great defender’ by international boss

  13-11-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star backed to become a ‘great defender’ by international bossGiovanni Leoni Injury Update Gives Liverpool a Timely Centre-Back BoostLiverpool signed Giovanni Leoni from Parma in August 2025 to strengthen a position that always needs depth, quality and patience. Young centre-backs rarely arrive fully formed. Leoni certainly did not. What he brought was clear, top-flight experience at a very early age and the sort of profile clubs chase before the price doubles.The Italian defender
  
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• Fulham favourites to sign La Liga forward

  13-11-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham favourites to sign La Liga forwardFulham Eye Rodrigo Riquelme as Real Betis Hold Firm on January TransferFulham are emerging as one of the clubs to watch in the developing market for Rodrigo Riquelme, with TeamTalk reporting that the west London side are leading Premier League interest in the Real Betis winger ahead of January. The 26-year-old has attracted attention across Europe, but Fulham’s need for extra quality in wide areas gives this story a particularly relevant edge.Riquelme h
  
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• 2030 World Cup final a red line for Spain, according to Cadena SER

  13-11-2026 09:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2030 World Cup final a red line for Spain, according to Cadena SERThe Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has made its position clear to FIFA on the allocation of matches for the upcoming 2030 World Cup. According to Cadena SER's El Larguero program, the federation considers it non-negotiable that the World Cup final be played on Spanish soil.During the recent official visit to Madrid by representatives of the international body, president Rafael Louzán and his team delivered a firm messag
  
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• Too much experimenting with youth? Why Germany lack pace

  13-11-2026 09:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Too much experimenting with youth? Why Germany lack paceJürgen Klopp has once again sprung a surprise with his Germany squad for the upcoming internationals against Serbia and the Netherlands. With youngsters such as Wael Mohya, Said El Mala, Finn Jeltsch and Lennart Karl, the national team coach is consistently pushing ahead with rejuvenating the side. The call-up for Gladbach’s Mohya, in particular, nevertheless came as a surprise.For Florian Schmidt-Sommerfeld, this approach takes things t
  
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• Numbers behind Real Madrid superstar’s sensational performance despite international defeat

  13-11-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Numbers behind Real Madrid superstar’s sensational performance despite international defeatReal Madrid have witnessed the remarkable development of Arda Guler under Jose Mourinho this season.The Turkish international has increasingly established himself as one of the team’s most influential attacking players.The 21-year-old carried that confidence into the international break, producing an extraordinary individual performance against Belgium on Thursday.However, despite his efforts, Turkey s
  
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• Barcelona summer signing wins over dressing room despite reduced role under Hansi Flick

  13-11-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona summer signing wins over dressing room despite reduced role under Hansi FlickKarim Adeyemi may have lost some of his early-season prominence at Barcelona, but his standing within the dressing room is pretty strong. On that note, a recent report from SPORT highlights the German forward’s positive attitude, commitment and relationship with Hansi Flick, suggesting that his influence at the club is not limited to his time of the field.The 24-year-old arrived from Borussia Dortmund in Ju
  
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• Zinédine Zidane expects Kylian Mbappé to return against Turkiye

  13-11-2026 09:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane expects Kylian Mbappé to return against TurkiyeKylian Mbappé (27) missed France’s 3-1 defeat to Italy on Thursday with a minor muscular injury, however, Zinédine Zidane says that he expected his captain to return for Les Bleus’ second game of the international break, against Turkiye.The Real Madrid forward was also forced to withdraw early from the last international camp, Zinédine Zidane’s first as manager of Les Bleus. He was absent on Thursday night due to discomfor
  
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• Official | Valérien Ismael becomes Le Havre manager

  13-11-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Valérien Ismael becomes Le Havre managerValérien Ismael has been named Le Havre AC manager until the end of the season, it was confirmed in a statement by the Ligue 1 club on Thursday night. The former Blackburn Rovers man has a daunting task at hand. He inherits a side rock-bottom of Ligue 1 with just two points from their opening 10 league games. He also joins the Normand club amid a backdrop of fan discontent. The decision to sack Didier Digard last week was not a popular one. It
  
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• Beckham to be inducted into US Soccer Hall of Fame

  13-11-2026 09:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Beckham was knighted by King Charles in 2025 [Getty Images]David Beckham will be inducted into the United States' National Soccer Hall of Fame as part of its 2027 class. The former Manchester United and England midfielder, 51, made headlines in 2007 when he moved to Los Angeles from Spanish giants Real Madrid to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side LA Galaxy on a five-year contract.He made 124 appearances in all competitions for Galaxy, scoring 20 goals, and twice won both the MLS Cup and S
  
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• Who makes your Northern Ireland XI against Ukraine?

  13-11-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After an impressive quadruple-header to kick off the Nations League, Northern Ireland are back in action and it's time for you to be the boss.Michael O'Neill's young side did not concede a goal as away victories over Georgia and Ukraine were joined by two goalless draws at home to Hungary and the Georgians, which leave Northern Ireland top of League B2 after four matches.Now, they will look to finish the job and earn promotion to League A as Ukraine visit Belfast on Saturday, before a trip to Hu
  
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• Scunthorpe appoint Preece as manager

  13-11-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scunthorpe United have appointed Andy Preece as their new manager after he left National League North side Chorley.The 59-year-old has signed an 18-month contract with The Iron after they parted company with Andy Butler last month.Having reached the National League play-off semi-finals last season, Scunthorpe have endured a dreadful start to this campaign.United currently sit second-bottom of the table, seven points adrift of safety, after just three wins from their first 15 matches.In a club st
  
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• Stats: Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen delivers outstanding performance for Spain in 2-1 win vs Czech Republic

  13-11-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats: Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen delivers outstanding performance for Spain in 2-1 win vs Czech RepublicReal Madrid have improved defensively in recent weeks, with Jose Mourinho identifying his preferred back line for big games.One player who has played a major role in this resurgence is Dean Huijsen, with the Spanish international forming Mourinho’s first-choice centre-back partnership with Konate.The 21-year-old has carried his club form into the international break, producing an excellen
  
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