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• Fernando Llorente confident Antonio Conte will return to Juventus

  15-10-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernando Llorente confident Antonio Conte will return to JuventusFormer Napoli, Tottenham and Inter manager Antonio Conte has been linked with sensational moves to Manchester United and Juventus in recent weeks. While his future remains uncertain, ex-Juve star Fernando Llorente is sure he will return to Juve.Reports in Italy have indicated that the Italian is closing in on a Manchester United role. While those are quite premature, Conte will soon have to find a club anyway, having left Napoli in
  
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• Jamie Carragher apologises to Aston Villa for ‘clumsy’ comments after legal threat

  31-10-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher has apologised to Aston Villa after the club threatened to take legal action against the former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit. Carragher had been accused of making “unacceptable insults” about the club after suggesting manager Unai Emery should consider taking the Manchester United job as they were below them in football’s food chain. Carragher posted on X on Saturday: “I’d like to apologise to Aston Villa, the owners and their fans. My language this week was
  
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• Mourinho extremely happy with under-fire Real Madrid star after Clasico performance

  31-10-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho extremely happy with under-fire Real Madrid star after Clasico performanceEduardo Camavinga has been a polarising figure in the Real Madrid for the past couple of years.The Frenchman has shown glimpses of excellent but has never been consistent enough to really thrive under any particular manager.However, under the leadership of Jose Mourinho, Camavinga, who was a victim of potential assault during the Clasico, appears to be thriving in the chaos of the Real Madrid pressure and team bal
  
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• Xabi Alonso requests for Chelsea: Barcelona’s top defender in January

  31-10-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso requests for Chelsea: Barcelona’s top defender in JanuaryIn a major development, The Touchline exclusively reports that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has requested the signing of Barcelona defender Jules Kounde in the upcoming January transfer window.The French international has dropped down the pecking order at the Spotify Camp Nou this season, leading to speculations over his future, and the Premier League heavyweights are now weighing up a move.Chelsea long-term admirers of Kounde
  
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• Pulisic joins Milan’s top earners as Rossoneri turn attention to Rabiot and Cisse renewals

  31-10-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pulisic joins Milan’s top earners as Rossoneri turn attention to Rabiot and Cisse renewalsChristian Pulisic’s new Milan contract puts him level with the club’s top earners, and the Rossoneri are now turning their attention to extensions for Adrien Rabiot and Alphadjo Cissé.According to Calciomercato.com, the bonuses in the American’s deal, which runs to 2031, are tied to both personal and team targets. Appearances, goals and assists all count, as do the side’s objectives, and they cou
  
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• Flick could field a new-look Barcelona midfield trident against Alaves – report

  31-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick could field a new-look Barcelona midfield trident against Alaves – reportGavi is reportedly in line to start for Barcelona against Deportivo Alaves, with Hansi Flick considering a midfield combination featuring the Spaniard alongside Pedri and Rodri. According to SPORT, the 22-year-old could receive an opportunity as Barcelona prepare for a demanding run of fixtures before the November international break.As expected, Flick will rotate his starting XI for the La Liga encounter, particul
  
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• Palestra makes first Premier League start for Chelsea against Man Utd

  31-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palestra makes first Premier League start for Chelsea against Man UtdMarco Palestra has made his first Premier League start for Chelsea, lining up against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.The Italy full-back was in Xabi Alonso’s starting XI for the lunchtime kick-off, after an injury in pre-season disrupted his preparation for his first campaign in England.LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 10: Marco Palestra of Chelsea is challenged by Juanlu Sanchez of Bournemouth during the Premier League 2026
  
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• 🚨 Two surprises in FC Barcelona's squad announcement

  31-10-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Two surprises in FC Barcelona's squad announcementFC Barcelona published Hansi Flick's squad list this morning for tonight's home match against Deportivo Alavés at Spotify Camp Nou.Reserve-team players Guillem Víctor and Ebrima Tunkara are the main new additions to a squad hit by numerous absences.Flick is still without Xavi Espart, who was injured against Real Madrid, as well as Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Jules Koundé, Dani Olmo and Roony Bardghji.The squad consists of: Joan Garc
  
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• Allegri: ‘Juventus are wounded, not dead, it will be very hard for Napoli’

  31-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri: ‘Juventus are wounded, not dead, it will be very hard for Napoli’Massimiliano Allegri has warned that Juventus are “wounded, not dead” ahead of Napoli’s trip to his former club on Sunday, and confirmed that Stanislav Lobotka faces around six weeks on the sidelines.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Napoli coach spoke at Castel Volturno before the clash at the Allianz Stadium, which kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 GMT]. Allegri will not be on the touchline, as he is serving the
  
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• Real Madrid defender considering potential departure amid Chelsea, Man United interest – report

  31-10-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender considering potential departure amid Chelsea, Man United interest – reportTrent Alexander-Arnold’s career has taken a sharp downturn since his move to Real Madridin the summer of 2025.The Englishman’s first season in the Spanish capital was marred by injuries and a lack of game-time, with the player also struggling to make an impact his limited opportunities.It has been more or less the same case in the second season, with Trent falling behind in the pecking order.Tren
  
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• Premier League today: How to watch Spurs v Crystal Palace, TV channels & live stream Saturday 31 October

  31-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mateus Fernandes is in good form for Tottenham Hotspur.Photograph: John Patrick Fletcher/Action Plus/ShutterstockAfter back-to-back wins over Coventry City and Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur can prove they have turned a corner by making it three successive victories against a struggling Crystal Palace side at home.Roberto De Zerbi is seemingly getting through to his players, but Spurs’ progress still feels fragile. Anything less than three points Saturday would create a sense that Tottenham are st
  
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• Liverpool's next great Argentine star, rivals Kevin De Bruyne and Nico Paz

  31-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's next great Argentine star, rivals Kevin De Bruyne and Nico PazLiverpool are on the hunt for forwards still. We think that could lead them to their next great Argentine star - rivalling Nico Paz.Liverpool have spent an incredible amount on their attack over the last two summer transfer windows. More than they've ever spent before. In fact, it's got to be close to rivalling the amount they'd spent in every single preceding window.And yet, things aren't finished. Liverpool's attack is l
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Alaves – two new faces called up

  31-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona squad list to face Alaves – two new faces called upFC Barcelona will be intent on getting back to winning ways as they get set to take on Deportivo Alaves later tonight in La Liga at the Spotify Camp Nou.Ahead of the contest against Quique Sanchez Flores’ men, manager Hansi Flick has announced the squad list of players who will be at his disposal for selection.The major headline is that the Barcelona manager has called up two new faces to the squad, with teenage duo Guil
  
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• Three Liverpool stars miss training ahead of Arsenal clash

  31-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Liverpool stars miss training ahead of Arsenal clashLiverpool vs Arsenal: Anfield Form, Injury Concerns and Why History MattersThis is the sort of fixture that usually tells you something useful. Liverpool arrive with momentum, Arsenal arrive with numbers, and Anfield sits in the middle of it as the factor that keeps refusing to go away.Andoni Iraola has Liverpool on a five-match winning run in all competitions. They have scored 15 goals across that stretch and, crucially, three of those w
  
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• Arsenal target 3rd straight win as Slegers demands more

  31-10-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal target 3rd straight win as Slegers demands moreRenée Slegers says Arsenal’s recent improvement will only mean something if they can carry it into Sunday’s meeting with Aston Villa at the Emirates.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesRenée Slegers wants Arsenal to prove their recent improvement is more than a two-game streak when Aston Villa visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.Arsenal have won their last two games, beating Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby before a 3-0 win
  
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• Spalletti takes entire Juventus squad on retreat, injured players included, before Napoli clash

  31-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti takes entire Juventus squad on retreat, injured players included, before Napoli clashLuciano Spalletti has taken the whole Juventus squad into a retreat at the J Hotel before Sunday’s clash with Napoli, and the club’s injured players have joined in.According to Tuttosport, the squad checked in on Friday morning and will stay until heading to the Allianz Stadium for the 20:45 CET [19:45 GMT] kick-off. Kenan Yildiz, captain Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram, all out with long-term
  
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• Manchester City Stance on James McAtee Buy-Back Revealed Following Nottingham Forest Heroics

  31-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Stance on James McAtee Buy-Back Revealed Following Nottingham Forest HeroicsHugo Viana sanctioned the permanent departure of James McAtee to Nottingham Forest last summer.The 24-year-old started his senior career with City in 2021 and was on two consecutive season-long loans to Sheffield United for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 campaigns.He then parted ways with his boyhood club to join Nottingham Forest in August 2025 on a five-year contract for a reported total fee of about £30 mill
  
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• 🌙 Bundesliga coach or Sandman: Has he fooled us all?

  31-10-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🌙 Bundesliga coach or Sandman: Has he fooled us all?It wasn’t all that long ago that Miro Muslic was something of the nation’s favourite coach. But just a few weeks of Bundesliga football have been enough to silence the seemingly boundless euphoria at Schalke.There were certainly very good reasons for optimism among the Royal Blues. After three—to put it mildly—complicated years in Bundesliga 2, Schalke secured promotion to the top flight in impressive and commanding fashion this summ
  
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• Jorge Mendes recalls clubs doubting Real Madrid summer signing before his rise to the top: ‘Will never be a top player…’

  31-10-2026 12:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jorge Mendes recalls clubs doubting Real Madrid summer signing before his rise to the top: ‘Will never be a top player…’Jorge Mendes has revealed that Bernardo Silva was once considered unlikely to become an elite footballer, with several clubs questioning whether his technical qualities could compensate for his lack of physical dominance. The Portuguese super-agent recalled the doubts surrounding the midfielder’s development while explaining how he helped guide his career towards Monac
  
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• Kaka: ‘For seven years it was Leão’s Milan, now Amorim’s side are a collective’

  31-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaka: ‘For seven years it was Leão’s Milan, now Amorim’s side are a collective’Ricardo Kaka believes Milan have changed for the better since Rafael Leão’s departure, describing Rúben Amorim’s side as “a collective” rather than a team built around one star.With quotes via MilanNews, the former Rossoneri playmaker spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport on the morning of tonight’s Derby della Madonnina, which kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 GMT].“It’s a work in progress,” Kaka sa
  
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• Cannavaro: ‘Spalletti and Allegri are similar, Kolo Muani and Hojlund less killer than strikers of my era’

  31-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cannavaro: ‘Spalletti and Allegri are similar, Kolo Muani and Hojlund less killer than strikers of my era’Fabio Cannavaro believes Luciano Spalletti and Massimiliano Allegri have plenty in common, and that Rasmus Højlund and Randal Kolo Muani are not the ruthless strikers of his generation.With quotes via Calciomercato.com, the former defender, who played for both clubs, previewed Sunday’s clash between Juventus and Napoli in an interview with Betsson.Sport. It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:
  
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• 🚨 Palmer and Bruno start: Chelsea-Manchester United line-ups are in

  31-10-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Palmer and Bruno start: Chelsea-Manchester United line-ups are inTwo clubs with managers under pressure, Chelsea and Manchester United, kick off Saturday's Premier League action in style today.Here are the confirmed line-ups for today's match at Stamford Bridge:
  CHELSEA: Penders; Acheampong, Fofana, Colwill, Palestra; Lavia, Caicedo; Pedro Neto, Palmer, Estevao; Rogers.MANCHESTER UNITED: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Dalot; Andrey Santos, Baleba; Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Amad
  
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• Liverpool star wanted by two clubs in January move

  31-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star wanted by two clubs in January moveFederico Chiesa transfer latest as Liverpool weigh January exitLiverpool’s forward line has shifted quickly in recent months and Federico Chiesa now looks like one of the clearest names facing an uncertain future. With Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz added after Mohamed Salah’s departure, and with Alexander Isak back in form, competition in the attacking unit has intensified under Andoni Iraola.That leaves Chiesa in a difficult position. The
  
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• Premier League: Fernandes returns as Man Utd visit Chelsea in first of eight games

  31-10-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea host Man Utd in first of eight Premier League games on bumper SaturdayFernandes returns to Man Utd XIMan Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old TraffordFive games at 15:00 GMT, including Man City v BrightonSpurs host Crystal Palace at 17:30, Aston Villa v Fulham follows at 20:00Play our Match of the Day predictor game Premier League: Fernandes returns as Man Utd visit Chelsea in first of eight games
  
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• Cardinale: ‘I’ll be devastated if Milan don’t win the derby, Amorim was a great choice’

  31-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cardinale: ‘I’ll be devastated if Milan don’t win the derby, Amorim was a great choice’Gerry Cardinale admits he will be “devastated” if Milan fail to beat Inter tonight, and has given Rúben Amorim his full backing after Wednesday’s home defeat to Bologna.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Milan owner spoke to journalist Carlo Pellegatti on Friday evening, a day before the Derby della Madonnina at San Siro, which kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 GMT].“It’s a fantastic night. To
  
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• Man Utd denied opener against Chelsea on bumper PL matchday

  31-10-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd denied opener against Chelsea on bumper PL matchday 2026-10-31T13:07:36ZNO GOAL! Chelsea 0-0 Man UtdVAR has taken a look at the passage of play and the verdict is that Cunha was offside. Carrick really can't catch a break, can he? 2026-10-31T13:05:19ZGOAL! Chelsea 0-1 Man UtdPersistence pays off for Michael Carrick's men! Cunha makes it back-to-back goals at the Bridge as he nods home Maguire's knockback from a corner. 2026-10-31T13:04:52ZCHANCE!Fofana's week almost goes from bad to wors
  
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• Chelsea and Man Utd kick off bumper Saturday of Premier League action

  31-10-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Man Utd kick off bumper Saturday of Premier League action 2026-10-31T11:02:54ZFirst up, we're off to west London for the latest instalment of 'El Sackico' as the managers of Chelsea and Manchester United face growing pressure ahead of their lunchtime showdown. We'll have the latest line-up choices from Xabi Alonso and Michael Carrick as soon as they land shortly. 2026-10-31T11:00:45ZHello and welcome to our live coverage of Saturday's Premier League action. October is ending with a r
  
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• 📊 France Football reveals Unai Simón's huge winning margin

  31-10-2026 12:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 France Football reveals Unai Simón's huge winning marginUnai Simón, goalkeeper for Athletic Club and the Spanish national team, was the clear winner in the vote for best goalkeeper at the 2026 Ballon d’Or.According to the rankings published today by France Football and L’Équipe, the Basque goalkeeper earned 351 points, finishing 128 points ahead of David Raya on 223.Thibaut Courtois rounds out the podium with 77 points, 146 behind Raya. The Belgian secures third place ahead of Matvei
  
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• Thuram eyes France recall as in-form Inter striker targets derby drought

  31-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thuram eyes France recall as in-form Inter striker targets derby droughtMarcus Thuram goes into tonight’s derby as Inter’s most important player, and he is hoping to earn a recall to the France squad.According to the Corriere dello Sport, the 29-year-old has stepped up with Lautaro Martínez out injured. He has started all six games since the October international break and has scored in three straight league matches, against Parma, Bologna and Fiorentina. He also forced the first of Venezia
  
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• Man City Starting XI vs Brighton: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  31-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City Starting XI vs Brighton: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupMan City vs Brighton: Haaland Return Set to Shape Etihad RematchManchester City go again against Brighton on Saturday, and the headline is straightforward. Erling Haaland is fit, available and expected to lead the line at the Etihad Stadium.That matters, because City needed a response after the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa ended their perfect start. They got one in midweek. It was not glamorous, but it was necessary. Rotation
  
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