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• Forestieri ready for fresh challenge at Oxford City

  12-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Sheffield Wednesday and Watford forward Fernando Forestieri says he joined sixth-tier side Oxford City for a fresh challenge in his career. The 36-year-old signed a deal with the Hoops over a week ago having left Cypriot first division side Aris Limassol during the summer. Forestieri made 134 appearances during his time at the Owls and played for the Hornets on 92 occasions. His career highlights also include spells at Malaga in La Liga and Udinese in Serie A.He said that this move came a
  
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• AC Milan set sights on Real Madrid midfield target to replace Luka Modric – report

  12-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AC Milan set sights on Real Madrid midfield target to replace Luka Modric – reportReal Madrid have identified the midfield department as a key area of the squad that needs strengthening next year.Having failed to sign Rodri this past summer, the Merengues understand that a major signing is necessary in the position.Several names have already been linked as potential targets for the Spanish capital club, one of whom happens to be AFC Bournemouth rising star Alex Scott.Indeed, Real Madrid ha
  
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• Allegri: ‘McTominay could start against Villarreal, a back three is bar talk’

  12-10-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri: ‘McTominay could start against Villarreal, a back three is bar talk’Massimiliano Allegri says Scott McTominay could start Napoli’s Champions League clash with Villarreal, though he has yet to settle on his line-up.With quotes via Tuttomercatoweb, the Napoli coach spoke at his press conference on the eve of the second match of the league phase.“We have to try to pick up points, because it’s the second Champions League game. Against Villarreal it won’t
  
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• Unreal Premier League transfer battle is coming, Liverpool must strike first

  12-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unreal Premier League transfer battle is coming, Liverpool must strike firstLiverpool simply must strike first as an incredible Premier League transfer battle is on the horizon.2027 could be a genuinely insane transfer season. We're all waiting to see what happens with Manchester City, for one, and there may well be a free-for-all for their stars - if they're relegated (or worse).But there's another factor in play. City will almost certainly face some sort of transfer ban or relegation or fine o
  
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• Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Liverpool Playmaker: Dream Signing For Alonso?

  12-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Keeping A Keen Eye On This Liverpool Playmaker: Dream Signing For Alonso?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus revealed that Chelsea are keeping a keen eye on Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz. It has been mentioned that the Blues are showing interest in recruiting the German international next year.Wirtz’s Lack Of Productivity At Liverpool This SeasonWirtz has struggled to be productive for the Merseyside club in this campaign so far, but has put in a few eye-catching displ
  
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• Vincent Kompany confirms Jonas Urbig will start vs. Viking

  12-10-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vincent Kompany confirms Jonas Urbig will start vs. VikingSpeaking in Monday’s press conference ahead of Bayern Munich’s UEFA Champions League clash against Norwegian outfit Viking on Tuesday night, Vincent Kompany confirmed that Jonas Urbig will start in goal ahead of Manuel Neuer, who suffered an injury.When questioned who will start in goal, Kompany replied: “Manuel Neuer felt something in his foot and will not train today, so the answer is clear.” Going into depth, th
  
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• Martin Demichelis discusses Antonio Nusa and PSV ahead of UEFA Champions League clash

  12-10-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin Demichelis discusses Antonio Nusa and PSV ahead of UEFA Champions League clashAntonio Nusa (21) provided a goal and assist in RB Leipzig’s 6-0 rout of Eintracht Frankfurt on Matchday 5, taking the Norwegian’s account to five goals and three assists in five Bundesliga games in 2026/27. As a result, he’s earned praise from head coach Martin Demichelis.“I think Antonio has taken another step forward,” he explained. “I’m really pleased for him. In my
  
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• FEATURE | Five standout players from Bundesliga Matchday 5

  12-10-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Five standout players from Bundesliga Matchday 5Bundesliga Matchday 5 delivered several unexpected results, including RB Leipzig’s emphatic 6-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, Werder Bremen’s late comeback against Borussia Dortmund and Freiburg’s dramatic win over Schalke despite finishing with ten men.Bayer Leverkusen also emerged victorious from a seven-goal encounter against Mainz, while Hamburg secured an important away win against Hoffenheim. With the Bundeslig
  
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• Tottenham defender considering leaving England amid Barcelona interest – report

  12-10-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham defender considering leaving England amid Barcelona interest – reportJules Kounde may have impressed for FC Barcelona against Getafe this past weekend, but his place in the team is far from secure.After all, the French international has fallen behind Eric Garcia in the pecking order at right-back this season and has seen his minutes take a significant hit as a result.His situation has given way to speculations about his future, with clubs like Chelsea and Bayern Munich showing an
  
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• Man City bananas 'brought fun back', says Varadi

  12-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were relegated twice and promoted twice during the 1980s [Getty Images]Former Manchester City striker Imre Varadi said it was "brilliant to see" the club's fans waving inflatable bananas at Anfield on Sunday and feels it "brought a lot of fun back".Varadi was nicknamed 'Imre Banana' by City fans during his two-year spell with the club in the late 1980s and they began taking inflatable bananas to games when they played in the old Second Division.The craze continued into the early
  
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• Doug Loft, former Port Vale and Gillingham captain, dies aged 39

  12-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Port Vale and Gillingham have paid tribute to former captain Doug Loft who died over the weekend aged 39.The midfielder spent five years at Vale, racking up more than 170 league appearances, before joining Gillingham in 2014 and later playing for Colchester and Shrewsbury.Loft made over 420 total appearances across an 18-year career. He was named Vale’s player of the year in 2011-12, captaining them to Sky Bet League One promotion the next campaign.Gillingham announced on X: “The Foo
  
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• Serie A official line-ups and live updates: Torino vs. Udinese

  12-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups and live updates: Torino vs. UdineseTorino coach Ignazio Abate pairs Giovanni Simeone and Che Adams up front against Udinese, while David Alaba is not in Kosta Runjaic’s starting XI.It kicks off at 20:45 CET [19:45 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.Both sides go into the game on four points from their opening five matches, so a win would give either some breathing space after a sluggish start.Torino coach Abate picks a 3-5-2. Rolando Mandragora anchors the
  
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• Real Madrid newcomer dedicated his maiden goal vs Villarreal to late sister

  12-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid newcomer dedicated his maiden goal vs Villarreal to late sisterReal Madrid’s recent win over Villarreal certainly had its tense and controversial moments, most of them involving Vinicius Jr.But the biggest silver lining for Los Blancos was Yan Diomande scoring his first goal for the club following his €140 million move from RB Leipzig.Diomande’s slow start had made him a subject of much criticism in the media. In the first game after the international break, however,
  
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• Brighton are in the race to sign 19-year-old midfield gem

  12-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton are in the race to sign 19-year-old midfield gemBrighton Transfer News: Bartosz Mazurek Battle Shows Fabian Hurzeler’s Long-Term PlanBrighton have once again been linked with one of Europe’s most promising young midfielders, and this latest development feels entirely in keeping with the club’s recruitment strategy under Fabian Hurzeler. According to TeamTalk, the Seagulls have identified Red Bull Salzburg’s Bartosz Mazurek as a major target, though any move is fa
  
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• ✅ Torino-Udinese line-ups confirmed: Alaba, Vlasic and Davis benched 😱

  12-10-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Torino-Udinese line-ups confirmed: Alaba, Vlasic and Davis benched 😱Torino-Udinese at 20:45 rounds off Matchday 6 of Serie A: Torino have 4 points and need to deliver a convincing performance after their defeat to Roma and their latest draw against Bologna.
  Udinese also have 4 points and need to lift the mood around the club: their three-match losing streak against Lazio, Inter and Cagliari must be broken. Alaba is also expected to make his Serie A debut.✅ The OFFICIAL line
  
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• 🌟 Champions League: 5 curiosities from matchday 2

  12-10-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🌟 Champions League: 5 curiosities from matchday 2Things are starting to get serious...The second matchday of the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase takes place this Tuesday and Wednesday. From the showdown between Manchester City and PSG to Real Madrid's trip to Rome, along with what's at stake for the French clubs, here are five storylines to follow during this second week of European action.Manchester City vs PSG: a clash of heavyweightsIt's the standout fixture of this secon
  
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• Bring him home: Star should return to solve dire Liverpool crisis

  12-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bring him home: Star should return to solve dire Liverpool crisisLiverpool have a terrible crisis on the way. The return of one former star can fix that.Liverpool will run into further transfer problems in 2027 and we're not sure there's any way around that. It yet again comes down to contract situations as the Reds haven't got entirely on top of some massive ones.Virgil van Dijk is the biggest, without question. Maybe he re-signs but there's a very high chance that the Dutchman moves on after n
  
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• Real Madrid manager faces a special litmus test against one of his former clubs

  12-10-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid manager faces a special litmus test against one of his former clubsReal Madrid kickstarted their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Inter Milan, one of Jose Mourinho’s former teams, and the very club with whom he once conquered Europe.Interestingly, Real Madrid’s second Champions League game of the season will see them take on another of Mourinho’s old sides, in the form of AS Roma.It will be imperative for Los Blancos to secure three points once aga
  
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• Nico Paz hails Como coach Fabregas: ‘He taught me practically everything’

  12-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz hails Como coach Fabregas: ‘He taught me practically everything’Nico Paz credits Cesc Fabregas with shaping the player he has become, insisting the Como coach “taught me practically everything”.With quotes via Tuttomercatoweb, the Argentine attacking midfielder was speaking to UEFA’s official channels about Como’s first season in the Champions League.Nico Paz joined Como from Real Madrid in 2024 after only a handful of first-team appearances. He has s
  
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• Report: Chelsea pushing hard to sign £100m-rated star

  12-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea pushing hard to sign £100m-rated starChelsea Transfer News: Alex Scott Deal Gathering Pace Ahead of JanuaryChelsea are increasingly confident that a major January move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott can be completed, with TeamTalk reporting that the England international is emerging as a serious target for Xabi Alonso’s side. From Stamford Bridge, there is a clear sense that the conditions for a deal are beginning to align, even if Bournemouth remain determined
  
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• Liverpool make decision on star’s future amid interest from Premier League rivals

  12-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make decision on star’s future amid interest from Premier League rivalsLiverpool Closing In on Rio Ngumoha Contract as Julian Ward Prioritises New DealLiverpool are moving closer to securing Rio Ngumoha’s long-term future, with TeamTalk reporting that there are no major complications in talks over a fresh contract for one of the club’s brightest young talents.The broad direction of travel appears clear. Liverpool want Ngumoha to stay, Ngumoha is expected to stay, and
  
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• 'Unbelievable' star has stance on Liverpool move confirmed

  12-10-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  'Unbelievable' star has stance on Liverpool move confirmedLiverpool still have a couple of months until the January transfer window is open. This means that Andoni Iraola and Julian Ward still have a while to decide which areas of their squad that they want to focus on improving.At the moment, it looks like their midfield is in the most need of some TLC but, with how quickly football changes, that might not be the case by the time the window opens up.Because, by then, several injuries could have
  
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• Reading players all 'buying into' project - Lane

  12-10-2026 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Reading winger Paddy Lane says the squad are all "buying into" the current project under manager Leam Richardson following a four game unbeaten run in League One. On Saturday the Royals moved up to sixth in the table with four wins, three draws and two defeats this campaign. Their past four matches have seen them win two and draw two, jumping up into the division's play-off places. Lane scored in a 5-1 win away at MK Dons, rushing into the box to get onto the end of an Udoka Godwin-Malife cross
  
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• Burnham had formal meeting with Man City chair while mayor

  12-10-2026 19:09 via yahoo.com
  Andy Burnham is an Everton supporter [EPA]Prime Minister Andy Burnham had one formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak while mayor of Greater Manchester, according to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.A GMCA statement said the meeting took place in October 2021 at the UK Government's Global Investment Summit, arranged by the Department for International Trade.He also met Al Mubarak informally in the stands at a City home fixture in September 2019, when attending V
  
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• Do Lionesses lack ruthlessness in front of goal?

  12-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alessia Russo (left) started, while Beth Mead (right) came on as a substitute in the first-leg victory over Greece last week [Getty Images]England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece on Tuesday - but should it have been more?Sarina Wiegman's side claimed a 3-1 victory in Crete on Friday but left the door open for their opponents.The Lionesses had 74% possession in the first leg but only netted three goals from their 26 shots and
  
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• 👶🏽 Children's Day special: Football's 'childish' names and nicknames 🇧🇷

  12-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👶🏽 Children's Day special: Football's 'childish' names and nicknames 🇧🇷Children's Day, celebrated on October 12, was officially established in Brazil in 1924.It began with a political and social purpose: to discuss and defend children's rights, health and protection.And over the years, it took on a strong commercial appeal.OneFootball is marking the occasion this Monday by looking back at current and former players whose names and, especially, nicknames evoke chil
  
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• Burnham ‘held formal meeting with Manchester City chairman’, newly-released details show

  12-10-2026 18:56 via yahoo.com
  Andy Burnham held a formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak during an investment conference, spoke with him from the stands at a star player’s testimonial fixture and was accompanied by representatives from the club during official overseas visits.Information regarding the Prime Minister’s dealings with the scandal-hit club and its Abu Dhabi owners throughout his tenure as Greater Manchester mayor was disclosed by the combined authority.If follows criticism o
  
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• Lankshear could be key for Boro promotion aims

  12-10-2026 18:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Middlesbrough narrowly missed out on promotion to Hull City in last season's Championship play-off final and the early signs for them this term is that they want to avoid the lottery of the play-offs.Kim Hellberg's side are second after nine games having lost just once.The latest win was against promotion rivals Wolves in a game which marked the 150th anniversary of the club - the winner scored by the hottest striker in the second tier, Will Lankshear.He has scored seven times in t
  
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• Steven Gerrard calls for Man City titles to be stripped if the club are found guilty

  12-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steven Gerrard calls for Man City titles to be stripped if the club are found guiltyFormer Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard believes Manchester City should be stripped of their titles if they are found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations.Speaking on The Overlap, the former England midfielder called for severe punishment and expressed frustration at how long the case has taken to resolve.City face more than 100 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. They have
  
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• Steven Gerrard calls for Man City titles to be stripped if club are found guilty

  12-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steven Gerrard calls for Man City titles to be stripped if club are found guiltyLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes Manchester City should be stripped of their titles if they are found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations.Speaking on The Overlap, the former England midfielder called for severe punishment and expressed frustration over the length of time taken to resolve the case.City face more than 100 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, with the club den
  
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