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• Fifa to share confidential sell-off plan documents

  02-11-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 [Getty Images]Documents relating to Fifa president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors will be made available to members of its council, BBC Sport has learned.Last month, Uefa gave football's world governing body until 2 November to release details about the hugely controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, and to answer a list of questions relating to its governance and decision-ma
  
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• La Liga icon slams Real Madrid superstar’s contract renewal: ‘Should have left for free’

  03-11-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga icon slams Real Madrid superstar’s contract renewal: ‘Should have left for free’One of the biggest talking points surrounding Real Madrid since the summer has been Vinicius Jr.’s contract renewal.During the transfer window, it was unclear whether the Brazilian would put pen to paper on a new contract.After he was linked with a move to Arsenal, Real Madrid compromised and renegotiated the terms to sign Vinicius to a long-term deal.However, his poor form since the start of the seas
  
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• Aston Villa manager Unai Emery backs Barcelona to win Champions League and praises Lamine Yamal

  03-11-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery backs Barcelona to win Champions League and praises Lamine YamalAston Villa manager Unai Emery has identified Barcelona among the leading contenders to win the Champions League, praising Hansi Flick’s side ahead of their meeting at the Spotify Camp Nou. The Spanish coach also singled out Lamine Yamal, suggesting the teenage forward has the potential to become the best player in the world.Speaking before Tuesday’s European encounter, Emery highlighted Barcelona
  
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• How Arteta is getting the best from Rice

  03-11-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The lighthouse? One of the best midfielders that Arsenal have ever had? A future England captain?These are just some of the things that have been said about Declan Rice.The Arsenal midfielder has hit the ground running this season and the praise has come rolling in.The 27-year-old has been one of Arsenal's standout performers as they have stormed to the top of the Premier League and was player of the match as the Gunners beat Liverpool on Sunday.He already has five assists in the league this sea
  
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• 🥐 Champions League super Tuesday, shock, transfers: 5️⃣ stories for today

  03-11-2026 09:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Champions League super Tuesday, shock, transfers: 5️⃣ stories for todayFootball offers no respite this Tuesday, with a blockbuster night in the Champions League, widespread concern over Jesús de Miguel’s condition following his serious accident, and the first strategic moves in a transfer market already gearing up at Barça.A big European night for Spanish footballThe Champions League brings out the big guns with three standout fixtures for Spanish clubs. FC Barcelona host a dangerou
  
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• Celtic track teenager Doumbia - gossip

  03-11-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Celtic monitor Ivory Coast teenager playing in Sweden as one of their Europa League opponents seek a new manager.Celtic are among a host of clubs to have scouted BK Hacken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia, with Everton, Sunderland also watching the 19-year-old. (Africa Foot - in French)Sheffield United are keen on Motherwell left-back Emmanuel Longelo and may bid for the 25-year-old in January. (Alan Nixon on Patreon)The supporters' umbrella group Celtic Fans Collective are calling for
  
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• Asian Cup postponed following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

  03-11-2026 09:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The 2027 Asian Cup has been postponed by almost up to a year following recent attacks on hosts Saudi Arabia, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed. The tournament, which was due to kick-off on January 7, has been rescheduled due to “exceptional circumstances”, the AFC said. In October, a strike on Riyadh's international airport killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300, with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement claiming responsibility. The AFC said the 24-team tourna
  
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• Vicente del Bosque delivers ultimate compliment to Barcelona star: ‘Would have started in my Spain team’

  03-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vicente del Bosque delivers ultimate compliment to Barcelona star: ‘Would have started in my Spain team’Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is the biggest talent in world football. At just 19, he has already become one of the best players in the world.He has received countless compliments since emerging as one of football’s brightest talents. Now, he has received the ultimate one from Vicente Del Bosque.The legendary Spanish manager believes the Barcelona superstar would have had a starting place
  
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• Real Madrid’s 18-year-old summer signing making headlines with incredible scoring record at La Fabrica

  03-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s 18-year-old summer signing making headlines with incredible scoring record at La FabricaReal Madrid have an excellent scouting network that is very astute at identifying talented young footballers for the club.Los Blancos have had immense success in bringing in talented youngsters, developing them and either involving them in the first-team picture or selling them for huge sums.One such summer signing for La Fabrica is Fran Santamaria. The 18-year-old striker has immediately made
  
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• From teenage limbo and Mangotsfield United to Champions League dream

  03-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Miguel Freckleton has played in the National League and Scottish Premiership, and now he is in the Champions League with LASK [Getty Images]From non-league to the Champions League in two and a half years.Even in a video game, that would be a hugely successful rise for a footballer.But for Bristol-born Miguel Freckleton, a National League winner with Chesterfield in 2024, it is a wonderful reality."It's been crazy. It's so hard to put into words," the 23-year-old tells BBC Sport.Freckleton joined
  
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• ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: Bellingham's six-goal haul 😳, Ajorque's rocket 🧨

  03-11-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: Bellingham's six-goal haul 😳, Ajorque's rocket 🧨Bellingham’s six-goal haul 😳Bellingham scored six goals this Monday. Yes, you read that right.Called up to England’s veterans international team, Mark Bellingham, father of Jude and Jobe, scored seven goals against the Republic of Ireland. Seven... out of England’s 13 goals.Seriously, what a family! Ajorque’s thunderbolt 🧨There was a Ligue 1 match on Monday night. And not just any match: the Breton derby
  
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• Real Madrid make decision on winter transfer plans under Jose Mourinho

  03-11-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make decision on winter transfer plans under Jose MourinhoReal Madrid made six signings during the last summer transfer window to significantly strengthen almost all the areas of their team. However, by the time the transfer window ended, there were still doubts whether the club had done enough to address one of the main areas of weakness in the last few years, the midfield.Despite the signing of a player as capable and reliable as Bernardo Silva, there was a feeling that the Merengu
  
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• 🗞️ Champions League takes centre stage on Tuesday's front pages

  03-11-2026 08:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Champions League takes centre stage on Tuesday's front pagesIt's Tuesday, and the Champions League is back. With blockbuster clashes like Atlético de Madrid vs Bayern Munich, Barça vs Aston Villa and Villarreal vs PSG headlining the action, there's plenty to look forward to.However, the headlines in Spain have been dominated by what happened at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López. The incident involving Jesús de Miguel has Spanish football holding its breath today.A look at the front page
  
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• Michael Carrick makes bold statement as Manchester United pressure rises

  03-11-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick makes bold statement as Manchester United pressure risesMichael Carrick Defiant as Manchester United Crisis Deepens Before Roma ClashMichael Carrick is under pressure at Manchester United. That part is obvious. The table says 17th in the Premier League, the form says nine games without a win, and the mood around Old Trafford says the patience is thinning fast.There is no need to dress it up. United have won one league game all season. Their only other victory came in the Champion
  
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• Final Thoughts: Arsenal Frustrate Liverpool as Controversial Penalty Decision Overshadows Defeat

  03-11-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final Thoughts: Arsenal Frustrate Liverpool as Controversial Penalty Decision Overshadows DefeatLiverpool 0–1 Arsenal – Premier League Post-Match ReportBy Steven SmithAfter a successful EFL Cup win in midweek, the Reds returned to Premier League action at Anfield, welcoming Arsenal to Merseyside for a challenging afternoon against the reigning and defending champions of England.Despite suffering a narrow defeat, Liverpool were by far the better side after conceding and created enough opportu
  
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• FEATURE | Werder Bremen are moving in the right direction under Daniel Thioune as unbeaten run continues

  03-11-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Werder Bremen are moving in the right direction under Daniel Thioune as unbeaten run continuesWerder Bremen’s remarkable transformation under Daniel Thioune continued with a convincing 2-0 home victory over Hoffenheim, extending their unbeaten Bundesliga run to seven matches and providing further evidence that the club is moving in the right direction.After spending much of last season battling against relegation, Bremen are now playing with confidence, determination and a clear tact
  
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• Manchester City have a left-back decision to make – Nico O’Reilly is the answer

  03-11-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have a left-back decision to make – Nico O’Reilly is the answerAfter back-to-back Premier League defeats, it seems that a host of factors have conspired against Manchester City. Poor finishing, defensive errors and a lack of synergy on the pitch have seen Enzo Maresca’s side lose their past two Premier League matches against Aston Villa and Brighton. Several City players have also dropped off in terms of their performance. Josko Gvardiol at left-back is one of those players
  
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• FEATURE | Five standout players from Bundesliga Matchday 8

  03-11-2026 08:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Five standout players from Bundesliga Matchday 8Bundesliga Matchday 8 delivered another entertaining weekend of German football, with Bayern and Borussia Dortmund sharing the points in Der Klassiker, Stuttgart producing an impressive away victory against Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen extending their unbeaten run under Daniel Thioune.Freiburg also completed a comeback against Augsburg, while newly promoted Elversberg continued to impress with a convincing victory over Mainz. With B
  
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• Barcelona star insists Real Madrid were not the better team in El Clasico despite defeat: ‘We should have won’

  03-11-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star insists Real Madrid were not the better team in El Clasico despite defeat: ‘We should have won’Real Madrid made a statement to the rest of La Liga by securing an impressive 2-1 victory over Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou.It has been around 10 days since the game took place, but its repercussions are still being discussed in the Spanish media.Jose Mourinho’s side went into that game as underdogs following Barça‘s perfect start to the season, but they completely outplaye
  
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• Barcelona midfield duo approaching major milestones against Aston Villa

  03-11-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield duo approaching major milestones against Aston VillaBarcelona could have two reasons to celebrate individually when they face Aston Villa in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez approaching significant appearance milestones for the Catalan club.De Jong is poised to make his 300th appearance in a Barcelona shirt, while Fermin is closing in on his 150th game for the first team. Interestingly, both players are expected to feature prominently in
  
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• Four Real Madrid stars named among 26 candidates for FIFPro World 11

  03-11-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four Real Madrid stars named among 26 candidates for FIFPro World 11The last two seasons did not go exactly as planned for Real Madrid, as they were unable to win any major trophy, and saw their bitter rivals, FC Barcelona, dominate in Spain. Neither Carlo Ancelotti nor Xabi Alonso or Alvaro Arbeloa were able to put the Merengue team back on track and all of them had to pay dearly for their failures.However, there were still some players who performed at a very high level. One of these was clear
  
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• Emery looks to show Villa can compete with elite

  03-11-2026 08:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unai Emery has marked four years at Aston Villa after replacing Steven Gerrard [Getty Images]Unai Emery walked into Villa Park four years ago with two clear aims."My dream is to win a trophy with Aston Villa. It's my challenge," he said at his unveiling in November 2022."My second dream and my objective could be to play with Aston Villa in Europe. But now, we have to start thinking only the next match because we are not in good position in the table now."Fast-forward to today and Villa will run
  
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• Real Madrid loan watch: Franco Mastantuono makes Serie A history with match-winning performance against Sassuolo

  03-11-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid loan watch: Franco Mastantuono makes Serie A history with match-winning performance against SassuoloReal Madrid have recently done an excellent job of signing young players and either sending them out on loan or selling them with future options.Los Blancos signed Franco Mastantuono from River Plate at the beginning of last season and gave him a chance in the first team.After a solid start under Xabi Alonso, the Argentinian youngster struggled to maintain his momentum and was loaned o
  
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• Deco to watch €60m Aston Villa star as potential transfer target for Barcelona

  03-11-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deco to watch €60m Aston Villa star as potential transfer target for BarcelonaBarcelona have identified Aston Villa midfielder Johan Manzambi as a player of interest, with sporting director Deco expected to assess the Switzerland international closely when the two sides meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.According to a report from SPORT, the 21-year-old has emerged as one of the players particularly admired by Barcelona’s sporting department. His impressive performances since arriving
  
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• Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia

  03-11-2026 08:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa will have goalkeeper Zion Suzuki more available this season because of the rescheduling of the Asian Cup [Getty Images]The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed because of a series of deadly attacks on the host country.The tournament was scheduled to take place from 7 January to 5 February but has been rescheduled to run from 23 December, 2027 to 21 January, 2028.In October, a missile attack by Yemen's Houthi movement on Riyadh's airport killed 13 people and wounded more
  
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• Tenerife provide injury update on Jesús de Miguel 🏥

  03-11-2026 08:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tenerife provide injury update on Jesús de Miguel 🏥CD Tenerife have issued a statement confirming the condition of player Jesús de Miguel, who was involved in a heavy collision with Andorra FC goalkeeper JesúsOwono during yesterday's match between the two sides.
  "Jesús de Miguel's neurological condition has deteriorated. Further information will be provided in the coming hours," reads the medical update released by the Canary Islands club following Monday's incident.Jesús de Miguel had t
  
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• The baffling question surrounding Unai Emery and Aston Villa ahead of Barcelona showdown

  03-11-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It is the biggest club from England’s second city against the biggest from Spain’s. And if the similarities between Birmingham and Barcelona may end there – the Brummie separatist movement is rather less prominent that its Catalan counterpart, for instance – then a trip to Camp Nou is both a sign of a new eminence and part of a broader question about Aston Villa’s status.In footballing terms, England’s second city has often tended to be Manchester, Liverpool or London. The notion tha
  
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• The ‘magical night’ Man United must replicate to halt slide into chaos

  03-11-2026 08:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When the Champions League draw pitted Manchester United against Roma, the more nostalgic were transported back 20 seasons. To a night that, ultimately, proved a staging post on Sir Alex Ferguson’s way to conquering Europe the following season. To a European Cup win that, in its margin, has only been bettered in United’s history by the Busby Babes’ 10-0 demolition of Anderlecht in 1956. To the only time in 464 appearances for United that Michael Carrick scored twice.In 2007, United faced a
  
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• Panathinaikos sporting director predicts fiery atmosphere against Real Madrid in Athens: ‘It’s going to be impressive’

  03-11-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Panathinaikos sporting director predicts fiery atmosphere against Real Madrid in Athens: ‘It’s going to be impressive’Real Madrid are currently in a great run of form – the best they have been in all season – and have the momentum firmly on their side.The win over Barcelona, who were hyped as the overwhelming favourites in El Clasico, appears to have taken the team’s confidence to a whole new level and the impact was visible in their recent outing.Taking to the field against Racing
  
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• Hansi Flick confirms versatile Barcelona star’s return delayed until 2027

  03-11-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick confirms versatile Barcelona star’s return delayed until 2027Barcelona will have to wait longer than initially expected to welcome Xavi Espart back from injury, with Hansi Flick indicating that the 19-year-old could remain unavailable until the first match of 2027. The defender is recovering from a syndesmosis injury to his right ankle sustained during the El Clasico defeat against Real Madrid on October 25, leaving the Catalan club without a versatile defensive option during an a
  
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