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• High-flying Hertha Berlin win again

  31-10-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  High-flying Hertha Berlin win again2. Bundesliga leaders Hertha Berlin moved nine points clear of second-placed Wolfsburg after their resounding 3-0 victory over Kaiserslautern, who had conceded just four goals in nine games before their Matchday 10 clash.Sebastian Grønning struck either side of the break to double his tally for the campaign before Oluwaseun Adewumi – on loan from Championship side Burnley – completed the rout on the hour.It means that the Old Lady are now unbeaten in their
  
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• 😱 Italy keeper's howler! Donnarumma gifts Bayern star a goal

  12-11-2026 21:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Italy keeper's howler! Donnarumma gifts Bayern star a goalThis certainly wasn't the start Italy and Gianluigi Donnarumma had imagined against France. Just ten minutes in, the Italians are already 1-0 down after a huge mistake by their goalkeeper led to the opening goal.Michael Olise intercepted a pass from the Man City goalkeeper as Italy tried to play out from the back and put France ahead.It was his fifth goal in five games in the current Nations League campaign. And while Donnarumma will
  
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• Harry Kane breaks England appearance record and presented with gifts ahead of Croatia clash

  12-11-2026 21:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has broken Peter Shilton’s appearance record for the England men’s team after playing against Croatia in the Nations League at Wembley this evening.Thomas Tuchel had already confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Wednesday that his captain Kane would start the match and that was rubber-stamped when the teams were released an hour and 15 minutes before kick-off.It is the 33-year-old’s first game for his country since winning the Ballon d’Or last month and will be his re
  
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• Leeds United Scout Croatian 17-Goal Striker: Is He Calvert-Lewin Cover?

  12-11-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Scout Croatian 17-Goal Striker: Is He Calvert-Lewin Cover?Leeds United have a problem in the final third. Daniel Farke’s side have conceded eight league goals in 10 games, the third-best record in the Premier League, but they have scored only 10, and only Nottingham Forest and Sunderland have found the net less often. A 1-0 home win over Tottenham last Saturday, settled by Noah Okafor’s late goal, ended a five-game winless run and lifted Leeds into the top half on 14 points, yet
  
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• Philipp Treu and Derry Scherhant credit Freiburg ‘club culture’ when refecting on Germany call-ups

  12-11-2026 20:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Philipp Treu and Derry Scherhant credit Freiburg ‘club culture’ when refecting on Germany call-upsSC Freiburg duo Philipp Treu and Derry Scherhant have credited their club’s unique team culture and supportive environment for helping them establish themselves in the German national team. Speaking at Wednesday’s DFB press conference in Herzogenaurach, the two Freiburg players reflected on their development under Julian Schuster and emphasised the importance of the strong sense of community
  
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• Fifa loses court bid to block Uefa probe into Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

  12-11-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Legal efforts by Fifa to prevent Uefa from securing disclosure documents from Thrive Capital and JP Morgan have been thrown out by a court in New York. The order centres on the collapsed Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme.The project, spearheaded by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, aimed to manage commercial interests for the World Cup and other tournaments by offering private investors a minority stake. It was abandoned in August following rejection by three continental confederations.Uefa ha
  
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• Leader, role model, extraordinary - how Kane's 'fairytale' came true

  12-11-2026 20:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane was given a special shirt by Prince William and Peter Shilton before kick-off [Getty Images]"It's great when fairytales come true," England boss Roy Hodgson said after 21-year-old Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored 79 seconds into his international debut back in 2015. "Let's hope it's the start of a good and long England career for him."Eleven years on, Kane made his 126th appearance for his country and became the most-capped men's player in Three Lions history when England played Cr
  
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• Real Madrid complete their first signing of the 2027/28 season – report

  12-11-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid complete their first signing of the 2027/28 season – reportAccording to MARCA, Real Madrid have completed an agreement to sign Ghanaian midfielder Latif Issman from UD Logrones, with the youngster set to join Castilla next summer. The deal was finalised today, making the 20-year-old the club’s first acquisition for the 2027-28 campaign.Real Madrid tracking Issman since the summerIssman, who is represented by MS Sports, has been on Real Madrid’s radar since the summer.The Spanis
  
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• 📸 Wembley's stunning tifo for Harry Kane 🤩

  12-11-2026 20:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Wembley's stunning tifo for Harry Kane 🤩A legend honored!This Thursday evening, England face Croatia on Matchday 5 of the Nations League.It is a very special occasion for Harry Kane. As well as presenting his Ballon d'Or to the English fans, the striker tonight becomes England's most-capped player of all time, with 126 appearances.To mark the occasion, Wembley Stadium has prepared a giant tifo in his honor.Do you think Harry Kane is England's greatest-ever legend?This article was transla
  
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• Liverpool transfer target listed for sale ahead of January window – “Find a new club”

  12-11-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool transfer target listed for sale ahead of January window – “Find a new club”Malo Gusto transfer latest as Chelsea stance emerges amid Liverpool interestLiverpool’s long-standing interest in Malo Gusto has resurfaced after fresh reports suggested Chelsea are prepared to let the France international move on. The 23-year-old right-back has been admired at Anfield for some time, and the latest development adds a new layer to a market that could yet shift again before recruitment pla
  
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• Arsenal receive huge boost in the race to sign €60m-rated striker in January

  12-11-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal receive huge boost in the race to sign €60m-rated striker in JanuaryArsenal transfer latest as Nicolo Tresoldi emerges with Club Brugge open to saleArsenal’s search for more firepower appears to be taking a sharper shape, with Nicolo Tresoldi now firmly in the January conversation. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Club Brugge are prepared to listen to offers and are “ready to sell” the 22-year-old, although any deal would require a fee of around €60m.That figure is substantia
  
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• Aston Villa Plan Four New Deals, One For A Man Out Until Spring: Smart Or Risky?

  12-11-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Plan Four New Deals, One For A Man Out Until Spring: Smart Or Risky?Aston Villa are preparing to tie four senior players to new contracts, according to the Telegraph, via BBC, with left-back Ian Maatsen, playmaker Emiliano Buendia and midfielders Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley all set to sign. Maatsen has already finished his. Villa confirmed on Wednesday that the Dutchman signed until 2032, two years beyond his previous deal.The club chose the November international break to settle t
  
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• No bad blood between Real Madrid megastar and national team manager – report

  12-11-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No bad blood between Real Madrid megastar and national team manager – reportZinedine Zidane was visibly excited, having Kylian Mbappe at his disposal for France’s upcoming matches against Italy, before a discomfort in his hamstring ruled him out at the last minute.After suffering the knock, Mbappe was expected to return to Madrid to continue his recovery, with a private jet waiting to fly him back to the Spanish capital.However, Zidane decided Mbappe should remain in the France camp, hoping
  
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• Official | Lens sack Yannick Cahuzac

  12-11-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Lens sack Yannick CahuzacRC Lens have confirmed the sacking of Yannick Cahuzac. The former assistant to Olivier Pantaloni at FC Lorient had been appointed to replace Dino Töppmoller, who was sacked last September and for whom he had also served as assistant at the start of the season.Whilst he had made a fairly good start to his tenure as head coach – notably with a run of three consecutive Ligue 1 wins – Cahuzac’s results proved far more challenging thereafter.This was particu
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona duo Gordon, Livakovic start in England vs Croatia

  12-11-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona duo Gordon, Livakovic start in England vs CroatiaAs England get set to take on Croatia in the UEFA Nations League later tonight at Wembley stadium, two Barcelona players will face off against each other.Indeed, the Blaugrana’s summer signing Anthony Gordon has been named in the starting lineup for the Three Lions.The winger will come up against his fellow summer arrival at Barça, Dominik Livakovic.Gordon has enjoyed a positive start to life in England, although some of hi
  
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• Rabiot is France captain for first time at San Siro against Italy

  12-11-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rabiot is France captain for first time at San Siro against ItalyMilan midfielder Adrien Rabiot makes history this evening, as he wears the France captain’s armband for the first time against Italy in the Nations League.It kicks off at San Siro in Milan at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 04: Adrien Rabiot #14 of France arrives at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match betwee
  
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• Sky Sports Reporter: Liverpool interested in move for Premier League defender

  12-11-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports Reporter: Liverpool interested in move for Premier League defenderLiverpool tracking Luka Vuskovic as centre-back plans gather paceLiverpool’s recruitment planning is already stretching well beyond the immediate window, with defensive reshaping emerging as a live theme under Andoni Iraola. The early weeks of his tenure have brought encouragement in results, but the numbers at the back suggest why centre-back discussion is accelerating ahead of summer 2027.The headline update, first
  
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• Manchester United keen on move for Chelsea star in January

  12-11-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United keen on move for Chelsea star in JanuaryMalo Gusto to Manchester United? Chelsea Right-Back Emerges in Early Pochettino Transfer TalkManchester United are being linked with Chelsea defender Malo Gusto as planning begins for the next phase at Old Trafford, with talkSPORT reporting that the France international is firmly on the radar.Gusto’s situation at Chelsea has become one to watch. After a promising first season in west London, when he impressed with his athleticism, attac
  
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• How will the USMNT replace Mauricio Pochettino? There’s no clear answer

  12-11-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino is on the verge of sealing a move to Manchester United.Photograph: Mike Stewart/APEven before the 2026 World Cup, the US Soccer Federation projected an air of confidence in its ability to, someday, replace Mauricio Pochettino.“We have a process of, on a regular basis, always reviewing sort of succession planning for all of our key roles at US Soccer,” JT Batson, the federation CEO, told ESPN in April. “We’re ready when anything happens, whether it’s CFO, whether it�
  
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• Barcelona Hope That Everton Deal Will Happen: Is £43m Too Much?

  12-11-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona Hope That Everton Deal Will Happen: Is £43m Too Much?Everton sit sixth in the Premier League with 16 points from 10 games, and the main reason is a striker who looked out of his depth twelve months ago. Thierno Barry has scored six league goals, and David Moyes told Haaland to start worrying.That success hides a thin position. Beto left for Fiorentina in the summer, and the late collapse of a deal for Folarin Balogun left Barry as the only recognised senior striker. Moyes has already
  
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• An emotional Scaloni confirms: staying in charge of Argentina until 2030

  12-11-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An emotional Scaloni confirms: staying in charge of Argentina until 2030The main Lionel has retired from the Argentina national team.But the other one's stay was confirmed this Thursday (12).Lionel Scaloni officially announced at a press conference that he will remain in charge of the Albiceleste through the 2030 World Cup.It was under his leadership that Argentina ended a frustrating trophy drought.Their last trophy before the 2021 Copa América, won against Brazil at the Maracanã itself, had
  
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• An emotional Scaloni confirms: staying as Argentina boss until 2030

  12-11-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  An emotional Scaloni confirms: staying as Argentina boss until 2030The biggest-name Lionel has retired from the Argentina national team.But the other one's stay was confirmed this Thursday (12).Scaloni appeared at a press conference to officially announce that he will remain in charge of the Albiceleste through the 2030 World Cup cycle.It was under his leadership that Argentina ended a frustrating trophy drought.Before the 2021 Copa América triumph over Brazil at the Maracanã, their last troph
  
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• Crisis long forgotten! Football fanatic wins over more than just Tuchel

  12-11-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crisis long forgotten! Football fanatic wins over more than just TuchelAn angry Bellingham father storming into Dortmund's dressing room after the final whistle because he was unhappy with his son's playing time. That story caused quite a stir at Borussia Dortmund just over a year ago. In the disappointing 3-3 draw against St. Pauli, Jobe Bellingham had been substituted at half-time. Much to the annoyance of his father, Mark. According to reports from 'Sky' and 'Bild', he subsequently stormed in
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid duo Bellingham and Trent start for England vs Croatia

  12-11-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid duo Bellingham and Trent start for England vs CroatiaWith the international break underway, England are in action later tonight as they host Croatia at Wembley Stadium in the UEFA Nations League.And, both Real Madrid stars who have been included in the squad by manager Thomas Tuchel start against Luka Modric & co.Indeed, both Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold feature from the get-go for the Three Lions as they look to secure their fourth win in the competition
  
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• Nations League: What Italy need to qualify after Turkiye 1-2 Belgium

  12-11-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League: What Italy need to qualify after Turkiye 1-2 BelgiumBelgium completed a comeback 2-1 victory away to Turkiye with Serie A players Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere on target, putting pressure on Italy in the Nations League.The Red Devils had the early kick-off this evening and had gone behind in Izmir to a magnificent Arda Guler free kick into the top corner on 20 minutes.However, they had turned it around by the half-hour mark thanks to Napoli midfielder De Bruyne and the
  
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• Ex-Gunner’s Celtic future in doubt

  12-11-2026 20:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Gunner’s Celtic future in doubtAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain earned a new contract after helping Celtic to silverware, but regular football has since proved harder to come by.Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty ImagesAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain is facing an uncertain future at Celtic after struggling to establish himself in the side just months after signing a new one-year contract.The former Arsenal midfielder has found regular football difficult to come by, with Callum McGregor, Mika Baur and Benjamin Nygr
  
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• Newcastle United Were Rejected By Star Keeper: Was Hornicek The Right Call Instead?

  12-11-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United Were Rejected By Star Keeper: Was Hornicek The Right Call Instead?Matthias Jaissle’s first months at St James’ Park have lacked the control Newcastle United expected when they replaced Eddie Howe. The Magpies lost 1-0 at home to Everton on 2 November, days after the same opponents knocked them out of the League Cup, and no Premier League side has lost more home games in 2026 than their seven. Falling behind has been especially costly, with 16 defeats in their last 18 league
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid duo start for Spain against Czechia

  12-11-2026 19:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid duo start for Spain against CzechiaWorld champions Spain take on Czechia in the UEFA Nations League tonight, aiming to extend their perfect start in the competition, after having won four in four during the last international break.Ahead of kickoff in Prague, La Roja manager Luis de la Fuente has announced the starting lineup that will be taking the field against Santi Denia’s side.And, two Real Madrid players, Marc Cucurella and Dean Huijsen, feature in the lineup for t
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in move for £100m-rated forward

  12-11-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in move for £100m-rated forwardTottenham Explore Eli Junior Kroupi Deal as Bournemouth Face January Transfer TestTottenham Hotspur are exploring what would be one of the more ambitious moves of the winter window, with AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi emerging as a serious target amid growing concern over Spurs’ attacking output.The north London side have underperformed in front of goal this season and that has sharpened focus on the centre-forward
  
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• Liverpool dealt blow in pursuit of dream January signing

  12-11-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool dealt blow in pursuit of dream January signingLiverpool Transfer Interest in Alex Scott Faces January Roadblock as Bournemouth Hold FirmBournemouth are planning to stand firm in the January market, a decision that could directly affect Liverpool’s hopes of moving for Alex Scott when the window reopens. According to The Telegraph, the south coast club do not intend to sanction mid-season exits for their leading assets as they push on in both domestic and European competition.It is an
  
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