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• Hayen gutted at conceding another late equaliser

  14-10-2026 00:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dejected Burnley boss Nicky Hayen [Getty Images]Burnley boss Nicky Hayen spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after the Clarets conceded a 96th-minute equaliser against Charlton Athletic in their 2-2 draw at Turf Moor.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.Latest Burnley news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Burnley - what do you want to know?
  
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• Lamine Yamal backed to dominate Ballon d’Or in the future by former winner: ‘Once he wins, he’ll keep it for several years’

  15-10-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal backed to dominate Ballon d’Or in the future by former winner: ‘Once he wins, he’ll keep it for several years’FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has established himself as one of the biggest names in world football. At just 19, the winger continues to attract admiration for his ability to change games and dominate opponents.His talent and quality has placed him firmly in conversations about the sport’s most prestigious individual awards, with him being on
  
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• Puzzle time for David Hubert: Union St Gilloise missing 10 players for Europa League clash with Real Sociedad

  15-10-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Puzzle time for David Hubert: Union St Gilloise missing 10 players for Europa League clash with Real SociedadUnion St Gilloise play their first home game in the Europa League this evening with a clash against La Liga side Real Sociedad. The tie has been made even trickier by the absence of 10 players. Speaking to HLN and the media ahead of the game, David Hubert remained confident despite the large number of absentees. The Union St Gilloise head coach said ‘We are going to put together the
  
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• QPR 4-1 Derby - the fans' verdict

  15-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]QPR are fifth in the Championship after beating Derby County 4-1 on Wednesday.The defeat leaves the Rams still second from bottom and on a six-game winless run.Here is what some of the fans of both sides made of the game.QPR fansTomo - The team reached a different level. Shown glimpses of it before but it all clicked in the first half and even if Derby were off the pace it was a great performance.Andrew - Classy Rangers. Plenty of moving parts, everyone looks good on the ball.Don - Superb f
  
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• Burnley vs Wolves betting preview: Prediction, betting tips & line-ups

  15-10-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley vs Wolves tips: BTTS and Wolves to win - 100/30 BetwayFer Lopez to score at any time - 12/5 Bet365Two of the sides relegated from the Premier League in May go head-to-head on Friday, when Wolverhampton Wanderers make the trip to Turf Moor to take on Burnley (kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports).The two sides have had very different starts to life in the Championship with Burnley only securing their first win of the season last weekend when they beat Watford 4-0 at Vicarage Road.They followe
  
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• Inter finances at risk as Champions League struggles mount

  15-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter finances at risk as Champions League struggles mountInter’s Champions League struggles could come at a heavy financial cost, with failure to reach the last 16 potentially forcing the sale of a key player.According to Tuttosport, owners Oaktree see the last 16 as the only acceptable outcome. Tuesday’s 4-3 home defeat to Club Brugge, a second straight loss after the opener against Real Madrid, has raised fears of another trip through the play-offs. The club’s accounts, appr
  
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• Leiston relishing shot at FA Cup first round return

  15-10-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leiston play in the Southern Premier League Central Division - the seventh tier of English football [Getty Images]Non-league Leiston FC are "relishing" the chance to equal their best-ever run in the FA Cup, says chairman Andy Crisp.The Suffolk club, of the Southern League Premier Division Central, welcome Guiseley, of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, in Saturday's fourth qualifying round fixture at Victory Road.It is the seventh time Leiston have reached this stage, but only once -
  
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• Pick of the stats: Burnley v Wolves

  15-10-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Burnley have escaped the relegation zone and will intend to stay out as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night (20:00 BST).An unbeaten run of three games (D2 W1) has lifted the Clarets out of the bottom three on goal difference.Though Wolves have seen themselves pushed out of the play-off places after a disappointing 3-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers in the midweek and have two points to make up to get back in.Burnley have lost just one of their last 11 league games against Wolves (W5
  
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• Como head coach Cesc Fabregas full of praise for Feyenoord’s ‘difference maker’ after Champions League defeat

  15-10-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como head coach Cesc Fabregas full of praise for Feyenoord’s ‘difference maker’ after Champions League defeatFeyenoord grabbed their first win in the Champions League this season with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Serie A side Como. After the game, Como head coach Cesc Fabregas was full of praise for one Feyenoord player in particular. Fabregas told the media ‘In the second half they were better, in some respects much better. Hadj Moussa is a difference-maker. We don&r
  
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• Malen ranked with Kane and Raphinha as Europe’s top striker

  15-10-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen ranked with Kane and Raphinha as Europe’s top strikerThe brace against Real Madrid confirmed Donyell Malen’s extraordinary form, as he continues to dominate Roma’s season. On the first night of the Champions League season at the Olimpico, the Dutch striker troubled the Spanish defense, bringing the Giallorossi to the brink of a prestigious victory. Only Rudiger’s 90th-minute goal prevented the Roman side from celebrating a victory that would have been particularly s
  
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• I spent the night with Shakhtar fans at Stamford Bridge – here’s why it was the ultimate feel-good experience

  15-10-2026 12:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  By the end of the night, it was a full-blown party. Shakhtar Donetsk ultras, sporting the club’s orange-and-black colours, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the wider Ukrainian diaspora, whether they were old or young, male or female, friends or family. The nation’s blue-and-yellow flag, the symbol of a long-fought battle beyond these shores, waved highest, conspicuous at every turn. Rarely, you suspect, had sections L8-11 in the lower tier of the Matthew Harding Stand felt quite so up
  
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• Steven Gerrard backs Florian Wirtz to turn Liverpool career around

  15-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steven Gerrard backs Florian Wirtz to turn Liverpool career aroundSteven Gerrard has backed Florian Wirtz to turn his Liverpool career around.Wirtz has struggled to live up to expectations since joining the Reds from Bayer Leverkusen. He has scored seven goals and provided 12 assists in 57 games.Jamie Carragher has urged Andoni Iraola to drop the Germany international following Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.However, Gerrard is not giving up on Wirtz, insisting
  
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• Barcelona captain set to return to group training today, could feature vs Real Betis

  15-10-2026 12:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain set to return to group training today, could feature vs Real BetisFC Barcelona have received encouraging news from the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, with Raphinha expected to return to group training on Thursday and take an important step towards completing his recovery. Indeed, according to SPORT, the Brazilian winger is scheduled to join his teammates on the training pitch for a session that will assess how he responds physically after several days of individual work.&nb
  
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• The problems go far deeper than the manager

  15-10-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]Watford say head coach Alessio Dionisi will be in charge for Saturday's Championship match at home to Charlton (12:30 BST).That is despite the Hornets suffering four successive defeats and slipping into the relegation zone.We asked Watford fans to send us their views and here is what some of them had to say:Stephen - Yes, we should stick with the manager but (owner) Gino Pozzo and (chairman) Scott Duxbury should step down. Start the proceedings to sell to new investors as soon
  
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• Major Twist: Liverpool identify deal for Lamine Camara alternative

  15-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Major Twist: Liverpool identify deal for Lamine Camara alternativeLamine Camara has been one of the main players that Liverpool have been linked with over the year or so. Every single fan knows that the Reds need a new midfielder or two with the Anfield outfit's recruitment team even knowing this themselves.This has been proven by the fact that Liverpool made an enquiry for Marc Bernal in the summer.However, for one reason or another, things just haven't worked out for Liverpool and a new midfie
  
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• Michael Olise keen on Spain move as Real Madrid maintain interest in Bayern Munich star

  15-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Olise keen on Spain move as Real Madrid maintain interest in Bayern Munich starReal Madrid had an excellent 2026 summer transfer window as they significantly strengthened their team with six new additions, including those of Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, Carlos Espi, and Yan Diomande. However, they were unable to land another top-class forward who was very closely linked with them, the Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise.The Merengues were reportedly k
  
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• Allegri’s Napoli suffer worst start in 17 years as tensions rise

  15-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri’s Napoli suffer worst start in 17 years as tensions riseNapoli are off to their worst start to a season in 17 years under Massimiliano Allegri, and tensions are reportedly simmering in the dressing room.According to Tuttosport, Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat at Villarreal left Napoli with four losses from their first eight competitive games, alongside three wins and a draw. Only Roberto Donadoni’s side in 2009-10, who lost four of their first seven, have started worse, and Allegr
  
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• Two names mentioned as potential Michael Carrick replacements

  15-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two names mentioned as potential Michael Carrick replacementsManchester United Manager Search Intensifies as Michael Carrick Faces Defining WeekendManchester United are actively weighing up their managerial options, with talkSPORT reporting that Fabian Hurzeler is one of three names on a shortlist should Michael Carrick lose his job. Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte are also admired internally, as pressure builds ahead of Sunday’s trip to Leeds.The immediate context is familiar and unco
  
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• Report: Liverpool stepping up interest in 18-year-old wonderkid

  15-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool stepping up interest in 18-year-old wonderkidLiverpool Step Up Gilberto Mora Pursuit as January Transfer Race IntensifiesLiverpool are emerging as one of the strongest contenders in the race for Gilberto Mora, with the teenager’s 18th birthday opening the door to a move that had previously been blocked by FIFA regulations. According to TeamTalk, the Anfield club have made fresh contact in their bid to position themselves at the front of the queue for one of Mexico’s
  
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• Is possession football dying? The tactical evolution transforming the Premier League

  15-10-2026 11:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the top half of the current Premier League table, six teams average less than 50% possession. One of those teams, Hull City, average only 33%. And while the top three sides have dominated the ball, the standout performance among them was Brighton’s 3-0 win over Arsenal, a pressing masterclass in which Fabian Hurzeler’s team recorded only 40% possession.This may shake out over time. It’s only been six games. Hull may recede to the lower reaches. Tottenham (19th, 59%) usually
  
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• Mora: “Wesley helped me settle at Roma. I’m grateful for the team’s support.”

  15-10-2026 11:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mora: “Wesley helped me settle at Roma. I’m grateful for the team’s support.”Roma lost on Matchday 2 of the Champions League against Real Madrid. It was a thrilling match, with the Giallorossi losing after leading 3-1 until minutes from time. Rodrigo Mora, who came on early in the second half for Paulo Dybala, was also among the key players. After the match, the Portuguese spoke to TNT Sports about his arrival in Rome and his integration with the group: “Wesley was
  
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• Dembélé's monstrous Champions League stats since January 2025 🔥

  15-10-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dembélé's monstrous Champions League stats since January 2025 🔥Mr. Champions League.With a goal and an assist against Manchester City on Wednesday night, Ousmane Dembélé set the record straight and confirmed, once again, that the Champions League has truly become HIS competition!The proof? The reigning Ballon d'Or winner has posted exceptional Champions League numbers since January 2025 and that famous 2024–2025 league-phase match against Manchester City
  
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• VfB Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav relieved to score his first goal of the season 

  15-10-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VfB Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav relieved to score his first goal of the season Deniz Undav, who scored his first goal of the season on Wednesday night in VfB Stuttgart’s UEFA Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava, stated his happiness over being able to put his dry spell in front of goal to an end. “Of course it’s liberating,” he told DAZN. “It’s always nice to score after a dry spell of seven or eight games. That feels good.”Undav scor
  
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• Endrick vows to fight for his place after inspiring Real Madrid comeback against Roma

  15-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick vows to fight for his place after inspiring Real Madrid comeback against RomaAs has been the case several times already this season, Real Madrid once again found themselves in a pickle as they visited Rome to face AS Roma in their second UEFA Champions League game of the new season.The Merengues conceded an early goal, but were able to go into the half-time break at 1-1, following a goal from Kylian Mbappe. However, things got worse in the second half, as the team went down to 3-1 in the
  
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• Milan regret as Premier League clubs chase Italy midfielder Doumbia

  15-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan regret as Premier League clubs chase Italy midfielder DoumbiaMilan could come to regret missing out on Issa Doumbia, with the Italy midfielder now attracting interest from several Premier League clubs after a flying start at Sporting.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Max Allegri and Igli Tare identified the 22-year-old as the ideal addition to Milan’s midfield last April. They liked his ability to win the ball back, drive forward and arrive in the box. The move fell through when both men
  
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• Niko Kovač states Borussia Dortmund deserved to lose to Bodø/Glimt 

  15-10-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Niko Kovač states Borussia Dortmund deserved to lose to Bodø/Glimt Borussia Dortmund came out empty-handed on the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League. The Black and Yellows lost 1-0 to Bodø/Glimt in Norway, and head coach Niko Kovač, who recently extended his contract until 2029, said in his post-match reaction that the team deserved to lose. Speaking to DAZN, Kovač said: “We weren’t even in the game until we conceded the goal. In the f
  
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• Norwich City 0-1 Southampton - the fans' verdict

  15-10-2026 11:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Southampton moved into the Championship play-off places with a 1-0 win at Norwich City on Wednesday night.For the Canaries it was a fourth successive defeat and leaves them outside the relegation zone on goal difference.Here is what some of the fans of both sides made of the game and their team's performance:Norwich City fansPeter - Looks like it is going to be a relegation battle. Far too many players walking around the field out of position. The players look lost and it's only going to ge
  
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• UEL | Celta Vigo vs Juventus: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

  15-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEL | Celta Vigo vs Juventus: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TVNick Woltemade is set to lead the line for Juventus, with Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly recalled, as the Bianconeri visit Celta Vigo in the Europa League.It kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 BST] at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo.Juventus began their campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of NEC Nijmegen, but arrive in Spain after a 1-1 draw at Cagliari on Sunday that ended with Luciano Spalletti and Fabio Pisacane both sent
  
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• Kylian Mbappe unlocks three Champions League achievements after Roma 3-4 Real Madrid thriller

  15-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe unlocks three Champions League achievements after Roma 3-4 Real Madrid thrillerKylian Mbappe marked his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance with a goal against AS Roma, reaching another major milestone in a competition he has dominated throughout his career.As such, the Real Madrid forward scored his 72nd Champions League goal on Wednesday, moving past club legend Raul Gonzalez on the competition’s all-time scoring list and into fifth place. Mbappe surpasses Messi and
  
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• After struggles v Spain, the USWNT’s midfield puzzle won’t be easily solved

  15-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lindsey Heaps started both of the United States’ recent friendlies against Spain. Photograph: Scott Taetsch/USSF/Getty ImagesThe discourse around the US women’s national team may have been a harsh one if not for a fourth-half surge against Spain.In the latest of their back-to-back bookings, where Emma Hayes’ team plays the same opponent twice, Spain looked far more confident and effective than the four-time champions. Both teams were missing a handful of crucial players; Naomi
  
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