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• Gasperini: ‘Roma and Como same level, cannot predict Real Madrid choices’

  10-10-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘Roma and Como same level, cannot predict Real Madrid choices’Gian Piero Gasperini feels Roma and Como are ‘on the same level’ going into Sunday’s showdown, but injuries are taking their toll. ‘I cannot predict who’ll play against Real Madrid.’It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia on Sunday at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST).VERONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, gestures to his players during the Serie A m
  
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• Real Madrid back Mourinho’s decision to skip press conference after win vs Villarreal

  11-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid back Mourinho’s decision to skip press conference after win vs VillarrealReal Madrid endured yet another night in La Liga where refereeing controversies overshadowed the football that played out on the pitch.The only difference between the game against Atletico Madrid and the one against Villarreal was that the result eventually ended in Madrid’s favour.According to MARCA (h/t Madrid Xtra), Madrid are said to support manager Jose Mourinho’s decision to avoid the med
  
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• Barcelona midfielder edges closer to a return as preparations underway for Galatasaray

  11-10-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder edges closer to a return as preparations underway for GalatasarayFC Barcelona have already turned their attention to their next fixture after beating Getafe 3-0, with a demanding schedule leaving little time to celebrate the victory.The Catalan side will travel to Turkey on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Galatasaray as part of Matchday two of the league phase.According to Mundo Deportivo, to prepare for the challenging European away fixtur
  
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• Malen earns first ever red card in Como showdown

  11-10-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen earns first ever red card in Como showdownDonyell Malen was sent off in the 53rd minute of Como-Roma. The Dutch striker was sent off by referee Fabbri following a foul on Como defender Kaiki. The Giallorossi were therefore left with ten men, as was the case with Sinigaglia last season. Protests came from Gasperini’s bench. The Grugliasco coach himself did not accept Fabbri’s decision to send Malen off, given that he had even come close to the ball. This was the first red card f
  
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• Mikel Arteta admits to selection dilemma

  11-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta admits to selection dilemmaMikel Arteta has admitted that Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard gave him a selection problem over the weekend, having both played so well over the international break.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal midfield duo Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard were both in great form over the September-October international break, each providing four goal contributions in four games.Merino provided an assist in Spain’s home game against Croatia, then
  
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• Nico Paz: “We did all we could to win, Roma defended well.”

  11-10-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz: “We did all we could to win, Roma defended well.”Nico Paz spoke to Dazn after the draw against Roma.The Como attacker admitted that Roma’s defense proved impenetrable, especially in the second half when they were down to 10 men following Malen’s red card.“It was difficult, they put so many people in the box. We should have moved the ball faster, but we did everything we could.”
  
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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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• Serie A | Como 0-0 Roma: Giallorossi resist under siege after Malen sees red

  11-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Como 0-0 Roma: Giallorossi resist under siege after Malen sees redRoma were ultimately pleased with the first 0-0 of the Serie A season away to Como, as Donyell Malen was sent off for dangerous play, leaving them down to 10 men for over 30 minutes.These sides snatched Champions League qualification from more prestigious clubs last season and were hoping to repeat it. The hosts lost Moise Kean to injury on international duty and needed to shake off the surprising 2-0 defeat to Frosinone
  
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• Why Roma star Malen saw red against Como and what he said to the fourth official

  11-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Roma star Malen saw red against Como and what he said to the fourth officialRoma star Donyell Malen received a straight red card for a reckless challenge during an away game at Como, but protested against the referee and the fourth official, arguing that a foul should have been awarded earlier in the move.Roma star Malen, the current Serie A top goal-scorer, received a straight red card in the 53rd minute of an away Serie A match at Como.Malen’s red card incident in Como vs. Roma expla
  
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• 😅 Nobody wants Timão? Corinthians rejected five times and mocked online

  11-10-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Nobody wants Timão? Corinthians rejected five times and mocked onlineCorinthians planned to announce Fernando Diniz's replacement before this Sunday's derby (11). The club just wasn't expecting so many NOs.Timão approached Ramón Díaz, Emiliano Díaz, Luis Zubeldía, Sylvinho and Mascherano. It was one "no" after another. As a result, the club still has no head coach.With that, Corinthians will face Palmeiras with William Batista as interim coach.
  
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• Cox helps Exeter get rare away win

  11-10-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cox has played 115 times for Exeter City since his debut in 2021 [Shutterstock]Exeter City striker Sonny Cox hopes he can move on after illness as he scored his first goal in more than a year.The 22-year-old netted the only goal as Exeter won 1-0 at Shrewsbury Town on Saturday to earn a first away victory since 24 January, when they beat Port Vale 3-1 at Vale Park.It was Exeter's first point on the road since April and Cox's first goal since a 4-1 win over Blackpool on 9 August 2025. Cox has bee
  
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• Tonali sends six-word message after assist in Tottenham draw with Man Utd

  11-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali sends six-word message after assist in Tottenham draw with Man UtdItaly international Sandro Tonali is satisfied with Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the Premier League: ‘Fight for it. Till the end,’ the Azzurri midfielder wrote on social media.Tonali’s Tottenham remain winless in six Premier League matches, having grabbed three draws and three losses so far. Spurs, however, avoided defeat in their most recent match on Saturday, earning a 1-1 away
  
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• Arsenal 25yo reflects on 1st Emirates appearance for 7 months

  11-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 25yo reflects on 1st Emirates appearance for 7 monthsJurrien Timber has admitted he’s happy to be back playing at the Emirates Stadium after a seven-month absence, and he’s already looking forward to the next game.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesSaturday’s game involved a number of firsts, including Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes’ first goals at the Emirates Stadium (with Guimaraes also playing his first competitive Emirates game for Arsenal), and Jurri
  
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• Two early PL matches get underway; Build up to Liverpool-City

  11-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two early PL matches get underway; Build up to Liverpool-CityEarly GamesLater2026-10-11T13:00:03ZKICK OFFTwo Premier League matches get up and running. 2026-10-11T12:48:18ZJust 10 minutes to go until the Premier League action gets underway. Who will come out on top in the two early games? 2026-10-11T12:38:38ZOliver Glasner is back at Selhurst Park for the first time since becoming Forest manager. What kind of reception will the Austrian get on his return? 2026-10-11T12:29:18ZLiverpool and Man Ci
  
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• Palace host Forest & Hull take on Everton in PL; Build up to Liverpool-City

  11-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palace host Forest & Hull take on Everton in PL; Build up to Liverpool-CityEarly GamesLater2026-10-11T12:08:41ZLater, Liverpool host Man City in the first game since the Citizens were found guilty of financial breaches in the Premier League as the two heavyweights meet in a highly-anticipated contest.  2026-10-11T12:07:00ZWe'll bring updates from today's two early games. Oliver Glasner heads back to Crystal Palace with Nottingham Forest and unbeaten Everton head to Hull. 2026-10-11T12:0
  
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• Forest strike early against Palace; build-up to Liverpool-City

  11-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest strike early against Palace; build-up to Liverpool-CityEarly GamesLater2026-10-11T13:14:57ZCHANCE PALACEThe Eagles are really pushing for a quick leveller, and Quinten Timber blasts over the bar from a promising position just inside the Forest area. 2026-10-11T13:10:45ZCHANCE PALACEPalace almost hit back with an immediate response as Jorgen Strand-Larsen's well-struck volley is saved well by Matz Sels.  2026-10-11T13:09:48ZHere's a closer look at that Ndoye finish. A real nightmare s
  
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• 😱 Blimey! Scandinavian clash goes bonkers and breaks record

  11-10-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Blimey! Scandinavian clash goes bonkers and breaks recordWhat the hell was going on in Sweden on Saturday afternoon? AIK Solna and IF Brommapojkarna served up a pretty wild shootout in the Allsvenskan.It had all started quite calmly, though – typically Scandinavian, really. Both teams headed into the dressing rooms after 45 minutes with the score at 0–0.But after the break, the floodgates opened. After a quick goal at each end, Brommapojkarna went on a scoring spree, puttin
  
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• Real Madrid’s anger with referees continues to grow after Villarreal clash

  11-10-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s anger with referees continues to grow after Villarreal clashAccording to Mundo Deportivo, frustration with refereeing decisions is growing at Real Madrid, both among the players and within the club’s hierarchy. The performance of referee Isidro Diaz de Mera and his assistants during the match against Villarreal caused considerable irritation, with Vinicius Jr.’s red card serving as the main source of anger.However, the club’s complaints extend beyond the Bra
  
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• Report: Manchester City keen on Bundesliga starlet

  11-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester City keen on Bundesliga starletManchester City Eye Mathis Albert as Borussia Dortmund Promise Bigger Role for USMNT TeenagerManchester City’s recruitment machine has rarely stood still under Pep Guardiola and the latest name to drift into view is Mathis Albert, the Borussia Dortmund teenager who is beginning to stir serious intrigue across Europe. According to Goal, City made an approach in the summer for the 17-year-old winger, a player Dortmund still regard as part of
  
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• Report: Liverpool star outstanding in duels and other areas

  11-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star outstanding in duels and other areasJérémy Jacquet’s Liverpool Rise Shows Why Andoni Iraola May Have Struck GoldLiverpool’s opening weeks of the season have carried a familiar blend of promise, tension and scrutiny, but through the noise one theme has emerged with increasing clarity. Jérémy Jacquet has looked like a footballer born for this stage.For all the summer attention around Andoni Iraola’s arrival, for all the questions
  
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• Report: Chelsea keen on Ligue 1 star despite £59m valuation

  11-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea keen on Ligue 1 star despite £59m valuationChelsea Transfer News: Lamine Camara Price Standoff Could Shape Monaco TalksChelsea remain attentive to the situation surrounding Lamine Camara, but their position appears clear. According to Goal, the London club have no intention of matching AS Monaco’s current €70m valuation for the Senegal midfielder, even though their interest has not faded.That stance feels significant. Chelsea have tracked Camara closely and came
  
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• ⚔️ Fla-Flu, Derby and Gre-Nal: share your predictions for today's derbies

  11-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚔️ Fla-Flu, Derby and Gre-Nal: share your predictions for today's derbiesThe Brasileirão will feature THREE derbies this Sunday (11), all at 5:30 p.m. There's Fla-Flu in Rio, the São Paulo Derby and Gre-Nal in the south.Who will win these clashes? Leave your PREDICTION in the comments!Fla-Flu: a top-four clashFlamengo lead the Brasileirão with 61 points and are looking to pull away from Palmeiras (who have 60 points and host Corinthians).Fluminense sit third wit
  
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• ⚔️ Fla-Flu, Dérbi and Gre-Nal: share your predictions for today's derbies

  11-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚔️ Fla-Flu, Dérbi and Gre-Nal: share your predictions for today's derbiesThe Brasileirão will feature THREE derbies this Sunday (11), all at 5:30 p.m. There's Fla-Flu in Rio, the Derby in São Paulo and Gre-Nal in the south.Who will win these clashes? Leave your PREDICTION in the comments!Fla-FluFlamengo lead the Brasileirão with 61 points and are looking to pull further ahead of Palmeiras (who have 60 points and host Corinthians).Fluminense are third with
  
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• Barcelona make La Liga history with perfect start and extraordinary goalscoring record

  11-10-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make La Liga history with perfect start and extraordinary goalscoring recordBarcelona’s remarkable start to the 2026-27 season has reached historic proportions. Hansi Flick’s side have hardly put a foot wrong, winning their first eight matches in La Liga.The numbers they have produced in terms of goals has also been unbelievable, with only one team ever to have done better in the league’s history.Barcelona have won their first eight league fixtures for only the second
  
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• Picture: Baggio in New York to receive Best Italian Player of All Time award

  11-10-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Picture: Baggio in New York to receive Best Italian Player of All Time awardItalian football legend Roberto Baggio has arrived in New York, where the local Associazione Culturale Italiana will honour him with the ‘Best Italian Player of All Time’ award.The former Italy striker will receive the ‘Best Italian Soccer Player of All Time’ award tomorrow, Monday, October 12.Baggio shared an Instagram story from Times Square, where one of the iconic digital screens promoted the
  
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• Official: Juventus squad list for Cagliari clash as eight still unavailable

  11-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Juventus squad list for Cagliari clash as eight still unavailableEight Juventus players remain unavailable for their game against Cagliari, but Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal return.Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has named his 22-man squad list for tonight’s Serie A match against Cagliari.TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 07: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Pisa SC at Juventus Stadium on March 07, 2
  
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• Manchester City Starting XI vs Liverpool: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  11-10-2026 13:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Starting XI vs Liverpool: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupManchester City Predicted XI vs Liverpool as Erling Haaland Returns for Anfield TestManchester City head to Anfield with the biggest team news centred on Erling Haaland, and the answer is simple. He is fit, available and expected to start against Liverpool.Enzo Maresca had a concern after Haaland limped off during Norway duty, but it has not developed into anything serious. The update from the City boss was clear:
  
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• Truro stay fourth after win over Braintree Town

  11-10-2026 13:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kinsey's goal was his second in as many games for Truro City [Shutterstock]Truro City deserved to score more goals in their 2-1 win at Braintree Town, according to assistant manager Stewart Yetton.The Tinners found themselves a goal down after eight minutes at National League South's fourth-bottom side after Courtney Senior turned in an eighth-minute cross.Jack Stretton and Luke Jephcott had good chances to equalise before Max Kinsey drew the Cornish side level as he headed home a corner midway
  
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• Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr sent off for hair pull as Jose Mourinho boycotts press conference

  11-10-2026 13:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior was sent off for violent conduct after pulling the hair of a Villarreal player in their La Liga clash on Saturday. The winger celebrated scoring a second goal of the game when referee Isidro Diaz de Mera was called by the video assistant to review the build-up to his goal, eventually chalking it off after seeing Vinicius Jr pulled the hair of Villarreal’s Nathan Saliba when they were sprinting down the field. The referee then dispatched Vinicius Jr with
  
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• Liverpool to battle Manchester City for in-demand defender

  11-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool to battle Manchester City for in-demand defenderLiverpool’s clash with Manchester City on Sunday will be one of the most watched games in the Premier League this season. The occasion almost always promises fireworks on the pitch, but most of the focus this weekend is on City’s recent guilty verdict.The 10-time league champions were found guilty of over 100 financial breaches and now face a potentially historic punishment that could include expulsion from the league.For a fo
  
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