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• Four things we learned from Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal

  11-10-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four things we learned from Real Madrid 1-0 VillarrealReal Madrid returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal, but the performance once again left a lot to be desired.The result did little to hide the problems that continue to affect Jose Mourinho’s team, and the refereeing controversies became a talking point once more.Yan Diomande’s second-half goal helped Los Blancos secure three valuable points. That said, Madrid struggled to establish sustained attacking c
  
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• Cologne’s Said El Mala explains ‘payback’ goal celebration in Bundesliga derby

  12-10-2026 01:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cologne’s Said El Mala explains ‘payback’ goal celebration in Bundesliga derbyCologne matchwinner Said El Mala has explained the provocative goal celebration that followed his decisive strike in Sunday’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 20-year-old German international admitted that his gestures towards the visiting supporters were a response to Gladbach celebrating their earlier equaliser in front of the Cologne faithful.The emotional signif
  
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• Goals, gratitude, and a thumbs-up: Keisuke Goto’s memorable evening in Freiburg

  12-10-2026 00:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goals, gratitude, and a thumbs-up: Keisuke Goto’s memorable evening in FreiburgSC Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster has lavished praise on Japanese striker Keisuke Goto following Sunday evening’s dramatic 2-1 Bundesliga victory over FC Schalke 04. The 21-year-old summer signing emerged as the matchwinner after coming off the bench, heading home the decisive goal as Freiburg overcame a numerical disadvantage to reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga table.Goto entered the match in the 6
  
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• 📹 Refereeing controversy and a Carrascal stunner, Fla beat Flu

  12-10-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Refereeing controversy and a Carrascal stunner, Fla beat FluFlamengo beat Fluminense 1–0 at the Maracanã on Sunday (11) in Matchday 30 of the 2026 Brasileirão.With important Conmebol Libertadores fixtures during the week, both rivals opted to rotate their squads heavily.Fluminense, for example, made seven changes to their starting lineup.Flamengo, with a deeper squad, made just three changes from their last match (a 2–2 draw with Santos).Against this backdrop,
  
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• Cruzeiro to be without Lucas Romero against Bragantino

  12-10-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cruzeiro to be without Lucas Romero against BragantinoCruzeiro will be missing a key player in Monday's (12) match against Bragantino.With pain in his left calf, defensive midfielder Lucas Romero did not even travel to Bragança Paulista with the rest of the squad.The news was reported by Central da Toca.
  According to the outlet, the Argentine felt pain in the area and underwent tests in Belo Horizonte after the win over São Paulo last Wednesday (7).No injury was diagnosed, but he w
  
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• Palmeiras thrash Corinthians to inflict 8th straight Brasileirão defeat 🎥

  12-10-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras thrash Corinthians to inflict 8th straight Brasileirão defeat 🎥Palmeiras steamrolled Corinthians in Sunday's (11) Brasileirão derby, winning 4-1.Alexander Barboza, Agustín Giay (2) and Matheus Bidu (own goal) scored for the hosts at Nubank Parque.Gustavo Henrique found the net for Corinthians with the last kick of the match.The winning margin could easily have been even bigger. Returning from another injury layoff, Paulinho missed a penalty he had won himse
  
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• Corinthians score bizarre own goal in derby against Palmeiras; watch 🎥

  11-10-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Corinthians score bizarre own goal in derby against Palmeiras; watch 🎥Matheus Bidu scored a bizarre own goal this Sunday (11).To make matters worse for him, the Corinthians full-back's blunder came in a derby against Palmeiras at Nubank Parque.Piquerez had the ball on the left wing and crossed it into an area of the box where there were only Corinthians players.Bidu got his wires crossed with Raniele and headed into his own net, looping the ball over goalkeeper Hugo Souza.Watch the incid
  
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• Pisacane: ‘If Juventus are worried about playing us, Cagliari are on the right track’

  11-10-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pisacane: ‘If Juventus are worried about playing us, Cagliari are on the right track’Fabio Pisacane hits out at Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti after the 1-1 draw, noting ‘if they are worried about playing against us, it is a sign Cagliari are on the right track.’The Sardinians have on average very little possession this season and that is more of a feature than a bug, as shown by the fact they were leading 1-0 at half-time with just 29 per cent of the ball.Daniel Maldin
  
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• Julian Schuster on Freiburg’s shorthanded victory: “The team and fans were there for Yuito.”

  11-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Schuster on Freiburg’s shorthanded victory: “The team and fans were there for Yuito.”SC Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster has praised his players for their remarkable response to Yuito Suzuki’s dismissal during Sunday evening’s dramatic 2-1 Bundesliga victory over FC Schalke 04. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Schuster acknowledged his disappointment with the Japanese international’s loss of composure but emphasised the collective respons
  
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• Aston Villa planning Endrick move - Monday's gossip

  11-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa are looking at signing Real Madrid striker Endrick, Liverpool are weighing up a move for Barcelona's Marc Bernal and Everton are leading the chase for Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul.Aston Villa are planning to make a move to sign 20-year-old Brazil striker Endrick on loan from Real Madrid in January. (Football Insider)Former Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has been linked with a return to RB Leipzig but Red Bull football chief Roger Schmidt has rejected those rumours and backed current
  
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• West Ham Star Frozen Out Against QPR: Should Nuno Sell Him In January?

  11-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham Star Frozen Out Against QPR: Should Nuno Sell Him In January?West Ham’s 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers has raised fresh questions about Nuno Espírito Santo’s team selection, with Edson Álvarez again left out of the matchday squad despite being available.Jarrod Bowen cancelled out Nicolas Madsen’s controversial penalty, but then missed a late spot-kick of his own. West Ham have now gone three matches without a win in all competitions.Nuno made two chang
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus must seek victory, Cagliari good at wasting time’

  11-10-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus must seek victory, Cagliari good at wasting time’Luciano Spalletti stands up for his Juventus choices after the 1-1 draw with Cagliari, critiques Yerry Mina and reveals what happened for that red card with Fabio Pisacane. ‘They are good at wasting time.’The Bianconeri dominated possession in Sardinia, but had precious little to show for it, as they were trailing 1-0 at the break with just one shot on target.TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 06: Luciano Spall
  
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• Andoni Iraola masterminding move for €500m Spain midfielder

  11-10-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola masterminding move for €500m Spain midfielderLiverpool declined to add a midfield option in the summer transfer window. Despite the £30m loss of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan - and Stefan Bajcetic as well as Harvey Elliott leaving for pastures new - Andoni Iraola is left with the same cast of midfield characters.Some extra game time may go to Trey Nyoni and James McConnell this season but by and large the new Liverpool head coach has got the same senior midfielders to pick
  
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• Leeds United Target 23-Year-Old Centre-Back With £43.5m Clause: Does Farke Need Him?

  11-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Target 23-Year-Old Centre-Back With £43.5m Clause: Does Farke Need Him?Leeds United have reportedly tried to sign Sevilla centre-back Andrés Castrín, but the 23-year-old looks set to stay in Spain after agreeing to a new deal, according to Ficherio, relayed by Sport Witness.The Spanish outlet reported on 9 October that Castrín will extend his contract with Sevilla until June 2030. The agreement includes a salary increase and a €50 million (£43.5
  
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• Kolo Muani: ‘Juventus better when Woltemade is on, gives me more freedom’

  11-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kolo Muani: ‘Juventus better when Woltemade is on, gives me more freedom’Randal Kolo Muani sends a warning to Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti after the equaliser against Cagliari. ‘When Nick Woltemade comes on, it gives me more freedom to move around.’The Bianconeri have stuttered somewhat against the smaller sides so far this season, as they lost 3-2 to Sassuolo and were today held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari.Daniel Maldini had opened the scoring against the run of play,
  
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• Cagliari 1-1 Juventus ends in headloss as Spalletti and Pisacane see red

  11-10-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cagliari 1-1 Juventus ends in headloss as Spalletti and Pisacane see redLuciano Spalletti and Fabio Pisacane were both sent off at the end of the 1-1 Serie A draw between Cagliari and Juventus on Sunday evening in a moment of headloss on the touchline immediately after the full-time whistle.Spalletti and Pisacane sent off at full-time of Cagliari 1-1 JuventusIt was a frustrating evening for Juventus at the Unipol Domus: Daniel Maldini fired the hosts into a 20th-minute lead and it took the Bianc
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur star makes personal admission after Man United draw

  11-10-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur star makes personal admission after Man United drawDominic Solanke rues missed chances as Tottenham rescue point at Manchester UnitedTottenham left Old Trafford with a 1-1 draw, and Dominic Solanke knew exactly what the story was. Spurs controlled long spells, created enough to win and still needed a stoppage-time equaliser to avoid another miserable result.That is the problem in simple terms. The performance had substance, the finishing did not.Solanke eventually delivered the
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Troyes 0-2 Marseille: Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli end winless run

  11-10-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Troyes 0-2 Marseille: Amine Harit and Himad Abdelli end winless runLigue 1 McDonald’s, Round 6, 11/10/2026Olympique de Marseille would leap out of the relegation zone and push ESTAC Troyes into the mire, with a 1-0 win over the Champagne side.The MatchThe return of domestic football brought together two of Ligue 1’s struggling teams. Marseille arrived in the Champagne region searching for an end to their run of four defeats in a row in the league. For Troyes, it was
  
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• Serie A | Cagliari 1-1 Juventus: Kolo Muani first goal to rescue a point

  11-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Cagliari 1-1 Juventus: Kolo Muani first goal to rescue a pointRandal Kolo Muani’s first goal of the season rescued a point for toothless Juventus away to high-flying Cagliari after yet another Daniel Maldini strike.The Bianconeri were forced to do without Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Jeremie Boga, Jeff Ekhator, Kamil Grabara and Arkadiusz Milik, while new goalkeeper Neto still had a one-match ban to sit out from his Brazilian career.The Sardinians were higher
  
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• Andoni Iraola eyes fresh move for €100m midfielder

  11-10-2026 22:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola eyes fresh move for €100m midfielderLiverpool's midfield has been the talk of the town for the last couple of transfer windows. Ever since Fabinho exited Anfield in 2023, the Reds have needed a new defensive midfielder.Arne Slot may have thought that he found one in Ryan Gravenberch after his stellar performances in the 2023-24 season but, last term proved that the Dutchman was not cut out to be Liverpool's number six.This season has been much of the same with his inability to
  
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• Aston Villa Eye £26m Striker: Should Emery Bridge The €10m Gap?

  11-10-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Eye £26m Striker: Should Emery Bridge The €10m Gap?Aston Villa have renewed their interest in Colombian striker Kevin Viveros, with reports suggesting Unai Emery’s side could consider an offer exceeding €20m (£17.4m) during their next transfer move.According to RTI Esporte, via Sport Witness, Villa have contacted parties involved in the 26-year-old’s situation to assess the cost of a potential deal. However, the Premier League club have yet to submit
  
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• Milan threw away two points against Sassuolo, says Ruben Amorim

  11-10-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan threw away two points against Sassuolo, says Ruben AmorimSerie A Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo on Sunday, as they failed to take advantage of having taken the lead in the second half. Towards the end of the game, the Neroverdi were more likely to get the winner, but it ended in a rather deserved draw.Ruben Amorim spoke to Sky 24 after tie and added important insight to how the game unfolded.He made it clear that Milan threw away two points. The Portuguese said – via
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Serie A Full-Back: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?

  11-10-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Serie A Full-Back: Should De Zerbi Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Roma full-back Emanuele Lulli. It is understood that Spurs are facing competition from Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United in the race to land the Italian talent next year.Lulli’s Impressive Rise At RomaLulli has come through the youth ranks of Roma and has done well to
  
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• Man City's statement win has feeling of irrelevance with season in limbo

  11-10-2026 22:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool fans express their disgust towards Manchester City during the Premier League game at Anfield [Getty Images]Manchester City made what they will regard as a powerful statement in the most hostile territory against Liverpool at Anfield - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo?City's attention turned to on-field matters in their first game since being found guilty of 114 charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 200
  
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• Lazio boss Rino Gattuso believes he deserves more credit as manager

  11-10-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio boss Rino Gattuso believes he deserves more credit as managerSerie A side Lazio picked up another league win today, going past Monza rather comfortably. This leaves them unbeaten in the competition so far, as they also took advantage of the draw involving Como and Roma. Manager Rino Gattuso, who has had a topsy turvy journey as a boss, has now spoken about his campaign so far.The Italian made it clear his career as manager deserves more credit than it gets.He told the press about all
  
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• Liverpool counting the cost of £85m Richard Hughes transfer botch

  11-10-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool counting the cost of £85m Richard Hughes transfer botchIt’s fair to say Richard Hughes left Liverpool with a mixed legacy. Having been sporting director when the Reds lifted their 20th title the Scottish exec certainly deserves some credit. But Andoni Iraola has been left with an unbalanced squad - devoid of depth in key areas.That was illustrated on Sunday when Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners in the Premier League clash at Anfield.While City could bring on Jeremy Doku
  
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• Julian Schuster praises Miron Muslic’s honesty after Freiburg defeat Schalke: “That was truly big of him!”

  11-10-2026 22:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Schuster praises Miron Muslic’s honesty after Freiburg defeat Schalke: “That was truly big of him!”FC Schalke 04 head coach Miron Muslic took full responsibility for his team’s tactical mistakes following Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 Bundesliga defeat against SC Freiburg. The Austrian-Bosnian trainer’s unusually candid admission prompted an extraordinary response from Freiburg counterpart Julian Schuster, who interrupted his own opening remarks at the post-mat
  
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• Julian Schuster praises Miron Muslic’s honestly after Freiburg defeat Schalke: “That was truly big of him!”

  11-10-2026 22:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Schuster praises Miron Muslic’s honestly after Freiburg defeat Schalke: “That was truly big of him!”FC Schalke 04 head coach Miron Muslic took full responsibility for his team’s tactical mistakes following Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 Bundesliga defeat against SC Freiburg. The Austrian-Bosnian trainer’s unusually candid admission prompted an extraordinary response from Freiburg counterpart Julian Schuster, who interrupted his own opening remarks at the post-ma
  
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• Atlético Madrid rediscover winning feeling as Romero strikes late

  11-10-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Madrid rediscover winning feeling as Romero strikes lateAtlético Madrid beat Deportivo Alavés 2-1 at Mendizorrotza, where Cristian Romero’s 87th-minute header ended the visitors’ four-match winless run. The late goal settled a match in which Atlético had gone ahead, conceded a penalty before the break and then faced a stubborn Alavés defence. Into the Calderón’s match analysis described the result as a long-awaited answer to At
  
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• The reaction to a massive Manchester City win at Anfield is amusing in itself for a variety of reasons

  11-10-2026 21:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The reaction to a massive Manchester City win at Anfield is amusing in itself for a variety of reasonsManchester City left Anfield with all three points today after beating Liverpool 3-0. Second-half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki sealed City’s win. Enzo Maresca’s side put the outside noise aside to power past Liverpool, who were reduced to ten men when Ryan Gravenberch picked up his second yellow card and was sent off in the 62nd minute. Following Mancheste
  
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