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• Gasperini considers deploying Wesley in attack

  22-10-2026 09:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini considers deploying Wesley in attackRoma continues to run, but their attacking line is increasingly short. So Gian Piero Gasperini is exploring new solutions to address their attacking emergency. One particularly interesting one is moving Wesley up front. The Brazilian was once again among the best against Slovan Bratislava, and his ability to run, attack the depth, and consistently reach the final few meters could convince the coach to deploy him even closer to goal. The problem stems
  
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• See how the Brasileirão table stands after Wednesday's matches

  29-10-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See how the Brasileirão table stands after Wednesday's matchesMatchweek 33 of the Brasileirão got underway, and Wednesday's (28) results gave plenty of teams that hadn't even taken the field reason to be grateful.At the top of the table, Flamengo saw Palmeiras slip up against Santos and will end the round in first place even if they lose Thursday's (29) derby against Vasco.At the bottom of the table, Inter surrendered the lead and lost to Fluminense, giving their rivals in the battle to avoid
  
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• See how the Brasileirão table looks after Wednesday's matches

  29-10-2026 03:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  See how the Brasileirão table looks after Wednesday's matchesMatchweek 33 of the Brasileirão got underway, and Wednesday's (28) results gave plenty of teams reason to be thankful without even taking the field.At the top of the table, Flamengo saw Palmeiras slip up against Santos and will finish the matchweek in first place even if they lose Thursday's (29) derby against Vasco.At the bottom of the table, Inter lost to Fluminense after taking the lead, giving their rivals in the battle to avoid
  
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• 🚨 América - Xolos line-ups confirmed

  29-10-2026 03:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 América - Xolos line-ups confirmedEstadio Banorte opens its doors tonight to host América vs. Xolos, a rescheduled Matchday 7 clash in the Apertura 2026. This match is crucial for both teams for different reasons: the Águilas need all three points to stay top of the table, while the border side must win to remain in the Liguilla qualification spots.América starting XIXolos starting XIFollow all the action with OneFootball.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligen
  
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• Bahia beat São Paulo in thrilling clash in race for Libertadores

  29-10-2026 03:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bahia beat São Paulo in thrilling clash in race for LibertadoresBahia and São Paulo played out a thrilling clash of the tricolors this Wednesday (28) in the Brasileirão.After 90 minutes, Bahia came out on top in a five-goal thriller at Fonte Nova.Rodrigo Nestor and Erick Pulga put Bahia 2–0 up with less than ten minutes on the clock.Lucas Moura and Damián Bobadilla brought São Paulo level before halftime.And it fell to Marcos Victor to score the winner for the hosts late in the match.
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• 😅 Even the commentator was fooled! Bahia nearly score from halfway 🎥

  29-10-2026 02:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Even the commentator was fooled! Bahia nearly score from halfway 🎥Kike Oliveira came within inches of scoring what would surely have been one of the best goals of this Brasileirão season.The Bahia player spotted São Paulo goalkeeper Rafael off his line and shot from near the halfway line.The ball drifted slowly toward goal before rippling the net—but on the outside.The sight even fooled TV Globo commentator Everaldo Marques, who began shouting "goal" and needed a few moments to reali
  
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• 😅 Even the commentator was fooled! Bahia almost score from halfway 🎥

  29-10-2026 02:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Even the commentator was fooled! Bahia almost score from halfway 🎥Kike Oliveira came within inches of scoring what would surely have been one of the best goals of this Brasileirão season.The Bahia player spotted São Paulo goalkeeper Rafael off his line and shot from near the halfway line.The ball drifted slowly toward the goal before rippling the net—but on the outside.The sight even fooled TV Globo commentator Everaldo Marques, who began shouting 'goal' and needed a few moments to r
  
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• Palmeiras draw with Santos as Flamengo secure top spot

  29-10-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmeiras draw with Santos as Flamengo secure top spotSantos and Palmeiras played out a draw in their derby clash on Wednesday (28) at Vila Belmiro in the Brasileirão.Both teams created good scoring chances but failed to take them, leaving the pitch with the score at 0-0.The result ensures Flamengo will remain top of the league at the end of this round.The Rubro-Negro face Vasco on Thursday (29) and will hold on to first place even if they lose.
  Despite playing at Vila Belmiro, Palmeiras looked
  
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• Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 Pens): David Lynch’s Five Key Takeaways

  29-10-2026 01:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 Pens): David Lynch’s Five Key TakeawaysDavid Lynch’s 5 Key Takeaways from Liverpool’s Carabao Cup Win against ChelseaLiverpool secured their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup after overcoming Chelsea 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Anfield, delivering another significant result for Andoni Iraola.Speaking on his YouTube channel in his post match reaction, journalist David Lynch highlighted the growing confidence throughout Liverpool’s squad, th
  
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• Bayern Munich players express support for Vincent Kompany, Max Eberl confirms diagnosis

  29-10-2026 01:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich players express support for Vincent Kompany, Max Eberl confirms diagnosisBayern Munich Board Member for Sport Max Eberl has confirmed that head coach Vincent Kompany was discharged from hospital on Wednesday following his collapse last Friday. Meanwhile, several Bayern players have spoken about the emotional toll of recent events and the solidarity within the squad. Eberl delivered the encouraging update during an ARD interview ahead of Bayern’s 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over 1. FC M
  
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• 'He could be happier' - why is Estevao becoming Chelsea's forgotten man?

  29-10-2026 01:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brazilian forward Estevao has made just two starts across all competitions this season[Getty Images]The last time Chelsea beat Liverpool, Estevao was the talk of the Premier League.The Brazilian was still in his first couple of months at Stamford Bridge when his name hit the headlines after he scored the winner against the Premier League champions with practically the final kick of the match last October.Fast forward 12 months, and Estevao is beginning to attract attention for all the wrong reas
  
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• Bayern Munich CEO confirms Harry Kane contract extension is near

  29-10-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich CEO confirms Harry Kane contract extension is nearBayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has revealed that Harry Kane’s anticipated contract extension is nearing completion, with the major issues already settled and only the final legal details remaining.As reported by Kicker, Dreesen confirmed on Wednesday evening, following Bayern’s emphatic 6-1 DFB-Pokal victory over 1. FC Magdeburg, that the Bundesliga champions had reached an understanding with their star striker even bef
  
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• 📋 São Paulo and Bahia name teams as they seek a Brasileirão turnaround

  29-10-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 São Paulo and Bahia name teams as they seek a Brasileirão turnaroundSão Paulo and Bahia face off at Arena Fonte Nova this Wednesday (28) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in Matchday 33 of the 2026 Brasileirão.São Paulo sit ninth in the table with 43 points and still hope to join the race for a top-five finish.Bahia, meanwhile, have gone two league matches without a win and remain seventh with 50 points.Compared to their last match (a 1-1 draw with Santos), Bahia coach Rogério Ceni has b
  
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• 📋 Remo and Botafogo name their line-ups for Brasileirão clash

  29-10-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Remo and Botafogo name their line-ups for Brasileirão clashRemo and Botafogo have named their starting lineups for this Wednesday's (28) Brasileirão clash.The match is part of the 33rd round of the championship and takes place at the Mangueirão.The hosts need all three points to keep their hopes of avoiding relegation alive.Botafogo, meanwhile, want to pull away from the relegation zone.
  See the starting lineups below:RemoGabriel Taliari returns to the starting lineup after serving a sus
  
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• Ice cold finishing and fire in his heart | Keisuke Goto becomes Freiburg’s latest super-sub

  29-10-2026 00:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ice cold finishing and fire in his heart | Keisuke Goto becomes Freiburg’s latest super-subKeisuke Goto has done it again. The 21-year-old Japanese striker emerged from the bench to score twice in SC Freiburg’s dramatic 3-2 DFB-Pokal victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Wednesday evening, earning enthusiastic praise from teammate Christian Günter and head coach Julian Schuster.The youngster needed just 23 minutes to turn Freiburg’s fortunes around. Goto equalized with a superbly timed header f
  
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• How unbeaten Chelsea are getting back to their best

  29-10-2026 00:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea have won two and drawn one of their opening three league phase games in the Champions League [Getty Images]Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League was yet another demonstration they can win in different ways.Sonia Bompastor's side disappointed last season when they lost their Women's Super League and FA Cup crowns, while rivals Arsenal handed them an exit from Europe at the quarter-final stage.That followed a dream unbeaten season in which the Blues wrapped up a d
  
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• 'He knows his role' - Rulli provides heroics but no worries for Donnarumma

  29-10-2026 00:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Geronimo Rulli is no stranger to penalty shootout heroics [Getty Images]Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout heroics against Brighton in the Carabao Cup may have some questioning Gianluigi Donnarumma's spot at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has no doubt about his number one.Rulli returned to the club in the summer from Marseille for a modest £1.7m to feature as a back-up to the Italy captain, but seemed to press his claims to challenge the jersey with an impressive display.The 34-year-o
  
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• Ronald Araújo Named Man of the Match as Liverpool Eliminate Chelsea

  29-10-2026 00:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Araújo Named Man of the Match as Liverpool Eliminate ChelseaLiverpool 1–1 Chelsea – EFL Cup Man of the Match (5–4 on Penalties)Ronald AraújoLiverpool FCRonald Araújo delivered an impressive performance as Liverpool overcame Chelsea on penalties to secure their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. The Barcelona loanee demonstrated his physical strength, defensive awareness and ability to compete against a dangerous opponent, producing a display that underlined why Liverpool could
  
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• Worrying stats raise questions over Juventus’ attack

  28-10-2026 23:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Worrying stats raise questions over Juventus’ attackJuventus have the second-weakest attack among the top ten in Serie A and rank 18th for expected goals from open play in the first nine league games of the campaign.Juventus suffered their second defeat in their last three Serie A matches on Wednesday, falling 2-0 away at Genoa.VIGO, SPAIN – OCTOBER 15: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Real Club Celta and J
  
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• Juric saw positive Monza performance ‘until we started to gift Napoli goals’

  28-10-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juric saw positive Monza performance ‘until we started to gift Napoli goals’Ivan Juric insists Monza had an ‘excellent first half, but then started gifting goals’ in a 4-1 defeat to Napoli. ‘Gustavo Varela will certainly go far.’They had seemingly turned a corner and certainly made the most of home advantage, winning their last two games at the U-Power Stadium against Sassuolo and Cagliari.ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Jay Robinson of AC Monza battles for the ball with Rrahmani Amir of SSC N
  
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• Caicedo, Henderson And Rogers Get 7.5 | Chelsea Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Liverpool

  28-10-2026 23:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caicedo, Henderson And Rogers Get 7.5 | Chelsea Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs LiverpoolChelsea faced off against Liverpool at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the EFL Cup. The Blues made a good start to the contest and scored the opener in the 40th minute thanks to Morgan Rogers’ penalty. However, Cody Gakpo equalised from the penalty spot just three minutes later as Xabi Alonso’s players went into the half-time interval with a 1-1 scoreline.The W
  
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• Fleetwood to face Everton or Newcastle in last eight

  28-10-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fleetwood Town had never gone past the third round before this season [Getty Images]League Two side Fleetwood Town will face Everton or Newcastle United at Highbury in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.The lowest-ranked side left in the competition have already made history by reaching the last eight after they stunned Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties on Tuesday.They will have to wait to find out their next opponents, with Everton hosting Newcastle at Hill Dickinson Stadium in t
  
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• McKennie explains Juventus’ defeat: ‘Nothing to do with tactics’

  28-10-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McKennie explains Juventus’ defeat: ‘Nothing to do with tactics’Weston McKennie insists Juventus’ 2-0 loss against Genoa has ‘nothing to do’ with tactics: ‘In the end, there are 11 players on the field; we must do more.’Juventus lost 2-0 against Genoa on Wednesday in Serie A Round 9.The Bianconeri have lost two of their last three matches and currently sit 8th in the standings.FROSINONE, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Weston Mckennie of FC Juventus in action during the Serie A match betwee
  
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• Araujo And Gakpo Get 7.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Victory Vs Chelsea

  28-10-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Araujo And Gakpo Get 7.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Victory Vs ChelseaLiverpool welcomed Chelsea at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win in the EFL Cup. The Reds made a decent start to the game but conceded the opening goal in the 40th minute when Morgan Rogers scored from the penalty spot. Andoni Iraola’s men equalised just three minutes later thanks to Cody Gakpo’s penalty. The two sides went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.The Reds pushed on in
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus lost duels all over the place, not ready to do battle’

  28-10-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus lost duels all over the place, not ready to do battle’Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus ‘lost duels all over the place’ in their 2-0 loss to Genoa. ‘There was no fight, no willingness to battle for the ball. They must understand football has changed.’The Bianconeri were already under pressure going into Marassi, but the 2-0 defeat to a relegation struggler will only add further fuel to the fire calling for Spalletti’s dismissal.He abandoned the two-striker syste
  
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• Freiburg stars reflect on dramatic DFB-Pokal comeback victory: “Never write us off!”

  28-10-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Freiburg stars reflect on dramatic DFB-Pokal comeback victory: “Never write us off!”SC Freiburg’s dramatic 3-2 DFB-Pokal victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Wednesday evening provided Julian Schuster’s side with a badly needed return to winning ways following three consecutive defeats across all competitions. Veteran defender Matthias Ginter and striker Igor Matanovic both emphasized the significance of avoiding another setback when speaking to Kicker’s Carsten Schröter-Lorenz in the mixed
  
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• Man City Find Out Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Opponents After Brighton Win

  28-10-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City Find Out Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Opponents After Brighton WinWhat should Man City achieve this season?More VideosIt was Enzo Maresca's side who ultimately came out on top after a dramatic 90 minutes of action at the Etihad Stadium, with the two sides playing out an enthralling 2-2 draw culminating in a penalty shoot-out win for the hosts.Malick Yalcouye would put Brighton & Hove Albion into the lead on the stroke of the half-hour, before Mateo Kovacic would strike from outside of
  
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• 🚨 The draw for the EFL Cup quarter-finals has been made

  28-10-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 The draw for the EFL Cup quarter-finals has been made The quarter-finals of EFL Cup are set with the pick of the draw seeing fairytale story Fleetwood Town taking on the winners of Thursday's clash between Everton and Newcastle. Elsewhere, Andoni Iraola will take on his former side as Liverpool host Bournemouth while holders Manchester City face 2013 finalists Bradford City and Crystal Palace meet Sunderland. Draw in full:Fleetwood Town vs. Everton/Newcastle Liverpool vs. Bournemouth Cr
  
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• Liverpool Edge Chelsea on Penalties to Reach EFL Cup Quarter-Finals

  28-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Edge Chelsea on Penalties to Reach EFL Cup Quarter-FinalsLiverpool 1 – 1 Chelsea – EFL Cup Player Ratings (6-5 After Penalties)The Reds hosted Chelsea in the EFL Cup return as both sides fought for a place in the last eight. After penalties, Liverpool progressed with a 6-5 tally.The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.Giorgi Mamardashvili – 8.0The giant Georgian stopper was unable to save the spot kick, which was his first involvement of note in the game. After the res
  
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• Liverpool edge out Chelsea with penalty shootout victory in Carabao Cup

  28-10-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Xabi Alonso was a Liverpool player, he won the Champions League and the FA Cup, both on penalties. He scored in a penalty shootout in the 2007 Champions League semi-finals to help eliminate Chelsea.As he returned to Anfield, on a quest for further silverware, perhaps it was inevitable it would all end in penalties. Perhaps it was inevitable, too, that it would end with a defeat for Chelsea. They have had five shootouts against Liverpool and lost them all.So, when Wesley Fofana dispatched hi
  
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