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• Gerrard has 'nothing but respect' for McInnes - gossip

  04-10-2026 11:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Rangers boss on his admiration for current Ibrox manager as midfield duo are back to shine for the Ibrox side...Steven Gerrard insists he would love Rangers to be so successful under Derek McInnes that they might not need to ask him to return as manager in the future. (Open Goal via The Herald - subscription required)The midfield partnership of Dan Neil and Nico Raskin can power Rangers to a Premiership title push, says former Ibrox star Charlie Adam. (Daily Record - subscri
  
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• Luis Enrique: ‘Donnarumma is amongst the best goalkeepers in the world’

  13-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique: ‘Donnarumma is amongst the best goalkeepers in the world’Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique insists that he has no hard feelings towards his former goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, whom he labeled ‘amongst the best in the world’ ahead of their reunion in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Luis Enrique: ‘Donnarumma is amongst the best goalkeepers in the world’Donnarumma spent four years with PSG between 2021 and 2025, winning four co
  
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• Champions League scores, live updates: Manchester United seeks bounce back vs. Atlético Madrid; Barcelona faces Galatasaray without Raphinha

  13-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United may be struggling in regards to their current form in the Premier League, but Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone isn't taking Michael Carrick's side lightly. As the two teams prepare to meet in Matchday 2 in the Champions League on Tuesday, the La Liga club is seeking its first win after dropping its opening match of the competition to Liverpool last month.The Red Devils have failed to win in their previous four domestic matches, but did take the full points beating S
  
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• “New Platini” – Luis Enrique compares two summer signings with very different PSG careers so far

  13-10-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “New Platini” – Luis Enrique compares two summer signings with very different PSG careers so farLuis Enrique has compared the very different starts to life at PSG that two summer signings have had.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG’s season, as ever, starts pretty slowly. They’re building up gradually, after a busy summer at the World Cup for most of
  
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• Champions League line-ups: Villarreal vs. Napoli

  13-10-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League line-ups: Villarreal vs. NapoliScott McTominay gets his first start since heart surgery, joining Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund as Napoli visit Villarreal in the Champions League.It kicks off at the Estadio de la Ceramica at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Inter vs. Club Brugge on the Liveblog.NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Massimiliano Allegri SSC Napoli head coach during the Serie A match between S
  
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• 🚨 Atlético de Madrid-Manchester United XIs: Julián Álvarez starts!

  13-10-2026 19:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Atlético de Madrid-Manchester United XIs: Julián Álvarez starts!Atlético de Madrid and Manchester United face off on Matchday 2 of the Champions League.
  The Rojiblancos lost their opening match against Liverpool, while the 'Red Devils' beat Sabah 4-0.Here's how both teams line up for the match...ATLÉTICO DE MADRID XIJulián Álvarez starts, with Pubill on the bench.MANCHESTER UNITED XIHeaven, Baleba, Andrey Santos, Rashford and Dalot all s
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Galatasaray – Olmo starts as false nine

  13-10-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona starting lineup against Galatasaray – Olmo starts as false nineWith FC Barcelona set to take on Galatasaray in a little over an hour in the UEFA Champions League, manager Hansi Flick has announced the starting lineup that will take the field at the Rams Park Arena.And, the manager has made a few changes to the team that started in the La Liga clash against Getafe at the weekend.Perhaps, the biggest surprise comes in the central attacking position as Flick has chosen to
  
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• Confirmed: Liverpool youngster signs new contract

  13-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Liverpool youngster signs new contractLiverpool Confirm Landmark Contract Agreement for Academy Defender Cam WilliamsLiverpool have secured another important step in their academy development programme, with young left back Cam Williams signing his first professional contract with the club. The announcement, confirmed on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone for a player who has spent most of his footballing life at Anfield.For Liverpool, the agreement represents an investment in a p
  
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• Chelsea set to battle Arsenal in the race to sign Serie A star

  13-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea set to battle Arsenal in the race to sign Serie A starChelsea and Arsenal Track Andy Diouf as Inter Milan Set £50m Transfer ValuationChelsea and Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Inter Milan midfielder Andy Diouf, with the French international attracting growing interest from some of European football’s most ambitious clubs. His versatility, athleticism and technical development have made him an increasingly appealing prospect, although Inter’s financial expectations co
  
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• Champions League line-ups: Inter vs. Club Brugge

  13-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League line-ups: Inter vs. Club BruggeLautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram and Hakan Calhanoglu start as Inter seek their first Champions League points against potential Italy international Nicolò Tresoldi’s Club Brugge.It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Villarreal vs. Napoli on the Liveblog.MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 08: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid scores his team’s firs
  
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• Champions League Liveblog: Inter vs. Club Brugge, Villarreal vs. Napoli

  13-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League Liveblog: Inter vs. Club Brugge, Villarreal vs. NapoliThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from the Champions League, as Inter host Club Brugge, while Napoli face a difficult trip to Villarreal.They both kick off at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).The Nerazzurri are seeking their first points in Europe after the 2-1 defeat away to Real Madrid, while the Partenopei also suffered a lo
  
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• PSG's Luis Enrique hopes Man City avoid sanctions

  13-10-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris St-Germain boss Luis Enrique says he was surprised to learn Manchester City had been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and he hopes the club can avoid sanctions.City host European champions PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday (20:00 BST) - their first home match since being found guilty of the majority of 115 charges."There is a lot of noise around Manchester City and there is often noise around big clubs," said Luis Enrique when asked about City's guilty verdic
  
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• Mourinho: ‘Roma and Real Madrid will qualify, could be back here for a quarter-final’

  13-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho: ‘Roma and Real Madrid will qualify, could be back here for a quarter-final’Jose Mourinho has not hidden his affection for his former club Roma ahead of his return to the Stadio Olimpico with Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night, says that the Giallorossi are among the strongest teams in the world and suggested that this fixture could be repeated at the quarter-final stage of the competition.Mourinho spoke at length about his relationship with Roma during h
  
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• Mourinho: ‘Roma and Real Madrid will qualify, could be back for a quarter-final’

  13-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho: ‘Roma and Real Madrid will qualify, could be back for a quarter-final’Jose Mourinho has not hidden his affection for his former club Roma ahead of his return to the Stadio Olimpico with Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night, says that the Giallorossi are among the strongest teams in the world and suggested that this fixture could be repeated at the quarter-final stage of the competition.Mourinho spoke at length about his relationship with Roma during his pr
  
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• Football regulator David Kogan: ‘I will quit if politics meddles in Man City case’

  13-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football regulator David Kogan: ‘I will quit if politics meddles in Man City case’Independent football regulator David Kogan has vowed to resign if the government tries to interfere in how the Manchester City financial charges are handled.Kogan insisted the Independent Football Regulator’s (IFR) autonomy was non-negotiable.Many are concerned that political and commercial ties between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates could influence its approach to the landmark ca
  
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• Bournemouth open to selling Scott for £100m in January

  13-10-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott has seven goals and seven assists in 95 appearances for Bournemouth in all competitions [Getty Images]Bournemouth are open to selling England midfielder Alex Scott in January under certain conditions.The 23-year-old has been pushing to leave Vitality Stadium since rejecting two contract offers at the end of last season, but Bournemouth insisted he was not for sale throughout the recent international break.However, after a final round of talks with his representatives, senior sources s
  
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• Gulacsi, robbed at gunpoint, ruled out of Villarreal-Napoli

  13-10-2026 19:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gulacsi, robbed at gunpoint, ruled out of Villarreal-NapoliGoalkeeper Péter Gulácsi will not play in the Champions League match between Villarreal and Napoli. His absence follows a violent armed robbery at his home in the early hours of this morning.The news was first reported by local outlet 'El partit de la Una', which confirmed the seriousness of the incident. So far, few specific details have emerged about the investigation into the attackers.Fortunately, neither the goalkeeper
  
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• Hartlepool sign Grimsby defender Lavelle on loan

  13-10-2026 19:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sam Lavelle's last league outing for Grimsby came against Bristol Rovers in February [Shutterstock]Hartlepool have signed Grimsby Town defender Sam Lavelle on a 28-day loan.The 30-year-old has made one EFL Trophy appearance for the Mariners this season.He could make his debut for Pools, who are 20th in the National League, against Marine in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round on Saturday."We are thrilled to complete the signing of Sam; he's a solid League Two defender, and he'll provide us with l
  
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• Liverpool vs Man City: Police make 10 arrests after Anfield clash as officer suffers serious injury

  13-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool vs Man City: Police make 10 arrests after Anfield clash as officer suffers serious injuryMerseyside Police have confirmed 10 arrests following Sunday’s Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.According to The Athletic, one police officer suffered a serious facial injury while on duty.The officer was injured on Anfield Road around 6.35pm as supporters from both clubs left the ground after City’s 3-0 win.The injured officer was taken to hospita
  
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• Ibrahimovic still involved despite moving into the background at Milan

  13-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ibrahimovic still involved despite moving into the background at MilanReports on Tuesday evening claim that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still involved in the running of Milan, despite recent suggestions that he had taken a step back following a major reshuffle of the senior management team over the summer.Ibrahimovic still involved with Milan despite reports he had stepped backThere had been suggestions from Sky Sport, picked up by several other outlets on Tuesday, that Ibrahimovic no longer has a han
  
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• Arsenal lose entertaining Youth League game to Lille

  13-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal lose entertaining Youth League game to LilleThe Arsenal u19s ended up with nothing despite plenty of positive moments in their second UEFA Youth League match against Lille on Tuesday afternoon.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesAfter a win for Arsenal in their opening UEFA Youth League game away to Napoli, the Gunners played their first home game of this season’s competition against Lille on Tuesday afternoon.The team were without a few key players, with Ceadach O’Neill and M
  
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• Andoni Iraola backs Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola amid mounting criticism of Liverpool's big-money stars

  13-10-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has “100 per cent” trust in Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola after the two £100 million-plus signings came in for criticism.The spotlight on the pair has intensified due to injuries to Liverpool's three leading goalscorers this season.Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai are all sidelined, leaving a small squad looking to its remaining big-name signings to produce a spark.Wirtz has had the benefit of a full season already with th
  
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• Luis Enrique hopes Manchester City ‘can avoid the sanction’ for breaching financial rules

  13-10-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has said he wishes Manchester City all the best after they were found guilty of 114 Premier League charges of breaching financial rules.And the triple Champions League-winning manager said City deserved all the silverware they have secured in a controversial period in their history.City, who are appealing against the verdict an independent commission reached, face potential punishments including expulsion from the Premier League or relegation, if they get
  
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• Blackpool win appeal against Honeyman suspension

  13-10-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saturday's red card was the first George Honeyman had been shown since being sent off at Cambridge for Millwall in August 2022 [Shutterstock]Blackpool captain George Honeyman will be available for their next three games after the club won their appeal against the red card he was given in Saturday's defeat by Cambridge.The 32-year-old midfielder was sent off for violent conduct in the sixth minute of the League One fixture.However, the Football Association regulatory commission ruled that it was
  
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• Bournemouth open to selling Scott in January

  13-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott has seven goals and seven assists in 95 appearances for Bournemouth in all competitions [Getty Images]Bournemouth are open to selling England midfielder Alex Scott in January under certain conditions.The 23-year-old has been pushing to leave Vitality Stadium since rejecting two contract offers at the end of last season, but Bournemouth insisted he was not for sale throughout the recent international break.However, after a final round of talks with his representatives, senior sources s
  
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• Mourinho takes swipe at referee in Villarreal clash ahead of Roma vs Real Madrid: ‘Watch only the first part of the match’

  13-10-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho takes swipe at referee in Villarreal clash ahead of Roma vs Real Madrid: ‘Watch only the first part of the match’Jose Mourinho returns to Stadio Olimpico tomorrow as Real Madrid take on his former employers AS Roma in the second round of the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League.The Portuguese tactician spent more than two years in the hotseat at the Serie A club and led them to the UEFA Europa Conference League triumph.A popular figure among the fans, Mourinho i
  
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• Virgil van Dijk set to reach major Liverpool milestone against LASK

  13-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk set to reach major Liverpool milestone against LASKVirgil van Dijk nears captaincy milestone ahead of Liverpool vs LASKThere are numbers that matter and numbers that merely fill space. This one matters. If Virgil van Dijk leads Liverpool out against LASK, he will captain the club for the 200th time. That is serious company, the sort reserved for men who leave a mark on the place.Only seven others have previously reached that double century for Liverpool. Steven Gerrard tops the l
  
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• Liverpool's Wirtz problem - does he need to be dropped?

  13-10-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayan Cherki has 16 more goal involvements than Florian Wirtz since moving to the Premier League [Getty Images]At the end of the 2024-25 season, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot flew to the south of France to honour talks with Rayan Cherki. Cherki was on Liverpool's shortlist in their hunt for an attacking midfielder but the main target was Florian Wirtz - who was also wanted by Bayern Munich and Manchester City.Once Wirtz said his preference was to move to Anfield and join the then-Premier League
  
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• José Mourinho: Villarreal's referee? One minute tells you all you need

  13-10-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho: Villarreal's referee? One minute tells you all you needJosé Mourinho speaks at a press conference ahead of the match against Roma, having not spoken after the game against Villarreal.
  The coach's comments...Roma"We have to play very well. We've drawn the two strongest teams in Italy in our first two matches. In the first, we managed to take all three points without three players who were suspended from last season, and now we face Roma, a strong team motivated by pla
  
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• Football regulator chair vows to quit if there is political interference in Man City case

  13-10-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The head of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has declared he will resign if political interference compromises any potential probe into Manchester City.An independent commission previously ruled that the club deliberately set out to bypass Premier League financial regulations over a nine-season period.While City have lodged an appeal against that decision, an upheld verdict could trigger action from the IFR, which holds the authority to mandate that owners sell their stakes in severe ins
  
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