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• History in the making: Sint Truiden set for European group stage debut

  13-10-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  History in the making: Sint Truiden set for European group stage debutOctober the 15th will forever be a historic day for the city of Sint-Truiden. At around 9pm that evening the city’s football team will face Iberia 1999 in the clubs first ever European group stage fixture. The club, founded in 1924, has had to wait a long time for this moment. Sint Truiden have bounced around the leagues but, in recent years, have been building towards this moment. Under their Japanese owners, they have
  
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• Man City owners did not discuss Premier League charges with me, Andy Burnham says

  14-10-2026 13:52 via yahoo.com
  Andy Burnham has said Manchester City’s owners and directors did not raise the Premier League’s charges against the club when he met with them.The prime minister said he was “very happy” to set out details of the meetings, after they were published on Monday.Manchester City have been found guilty on all counts of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules and “the majority of charges” relating to failing to co-operate with the league’s investig
  
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• Police investigate racial abuse of Swans' Eom claim

  14-10-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ji-sung Eom has scored two goals in seven Championship appearances this season [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Police are investigating a report of racial abuse during Millwall's Championship game against Swansea City on Tuesday.The match was paused during the second-half while referee Edward Duckworth had lengthy discussions with both sets of coaches.An announcement was made on the stadium speakers at The Den confirming there had been alleged chants of racism and that police were working to identify
  
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• 📸 PSG-Man City: our subscribers' combined XI!

  14-10-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 PSG-Man City: our subscribers' combined XI!Ahead of tonight’s Champions League showdown between Manchester City and PSG, OneFootball asked its 10 million Instagram followers to pick their combined XI from the two teams.From Haaland to Kvaratskhelia, via Doué and Cherki, discover the 11 players who received the most votes!Some big names were overlooked by the community, though, including Ferran Torres, Ousmane Dembélé, Jérémy Doku and Enzo Fern&a
  
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• Former Barcelona defender identifies key weakness Flick must fix to win the Champions League: ‘I hope I’m wrong, but…’

  14-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona defender identifies key weakness Flick must fix to win the Champions League: ‘I hope I’m wrong, but…’Barcelona have made an impressive start to the season under Hansi Flick, winning their first 10 competitive matches, but former defender Abelardo Fernandez believes the team still needs one important addition to compete for the Champions League with greater confidence.Speaking on Onda Cero’s Radioestadio programme, the former Spain international pra
  
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• Clemens Fritz explains Werder Bremen’s successful summer 2026 transfer class: “We had to meet every player face-to-face.”

  14-10-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Clemens Fritz explains Werder Bremen’s successful summer 2026 transfer class: “We had to meet every player face-to-face.”Werder Bremen sporting director Clemens Fritz has revealed that the club introduced a new recruitment policy during the summer transfer window, insisting on meeting every prospective signing in person before completing a deal. The change was designed to improve the character and mentality of a Bremen squad that narrowly avoided relegation last season.Speaking
  
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• Former Barcelona star Thiago highlights the differences between Flick and Guardiola: ‘So close to the players’

  14-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona star Thiago highlights the differences between Flick and Guardiola: ‘So close to the players’Former Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara has revealed why Hansi Flick left such a strong impression on him, explaining how his time working with the German helped influence his ambitions of becoming a manager.Speaking to David Ornstein, the former Bayern Munich and Liverpool midfielder reflected on the coaches who influenced him throughout his career. While he played
  
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• Schumacher hails Bolton belief after win at Wolves

  14-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steven Schumacher has led Bolton to four wins on their return to the Championship this season [Shutterstock]Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher said that his side's win against Wolves is evidence their sense of belief can help them beat the bigger teams in the Championship.Wolves equalised through Jean-Ricner Bellegarde after Atsuki Ito had sent Bolton ahead but the visitors rallied in the final 20 minutes and won 3-1.Sam Dalby put them ahead with a close-range finish before Josh Sheehan's l
  
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• Maresca admits he would call Manchester City ‘cheats’ if he was an Arsenal fan

  14-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maresca admits he would call Manchester City ‘cheats’ if he was an Arsenal fanThe City manager used Arsenal and Manchester United supporters to explain why he believes the controversy has been harder on fans than on players.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesEnzo Maresca has acknowledged that, if he were an Arsenal or Manchester United supporter, he could call Manchester City “cheats” after his club were found guilty of unprecedented cheating.Speaking before City’s
  
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• Best player? No, star is an enormous problem for Liverpool

  14-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Best player? No, star is an enormous problem for LiverpoolOne Liverpool star was named their best player against Manchester City. Not only was that not true, he is actually a massive problem.Liverpool fell 3-0 to Manchester City on Sunday. It was a difficult game and was always going to be once Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai were all ruled out of it.All three would have started and their injuries forced Andoni Iraola to pivot to something else. It meant Ryan Gravenberch starte
  
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• Premier League This Week: Leeds United vs Man United, Arsenal At Forest And A Palace-Brighton Derby

  14-10-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League This Week: Leeds United vs Man United, Arsenal At Forest And A Palace-Brighton DerbyIf last weekend was about the Premier League clearing its throat after the long international break, this week is when the season starts to find its voice. The rhythm is weekly again, the squads are settling, and the early-autumn table is beginning to show who has genuine ambitions and who is still working things out. Arsenal, the reigning champions, remain the benchmark, but the chasing pack has h
  
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• This is how Barcelona neutralised Galatasaray’s most dangerous attacking threat in 4-1 Champions League victory

  14-10-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  This is how Barcelona neutralised Galatasaray’s most dangerous attacking threat in 4-1 Champions League victoryBarcelona knew their Champions League trip to Istanbul would test Hansi Flick’s side, particularly with Victor Osimhen returning from injury just days before the match. However, the Nigerian striker ended the evening struggling to make an impact as Barça secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Galatasaray.Osimhen arrived as one of the Turkish side’s biggest at
  
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• Bayern Munich consider internal fine for Michael Olise following costly Champions League dismissal

  14-10-2026 12:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern Munich consider internal fine for Michael Olise following costly Champions League dismissalBayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has sharply criticized Michael Olise following the Frenchman’s dismissal during Tuesday evening’s dramatic 3-3 Champions League draw away at Viking Stavanger. An internal club fine may be levied. The 24-year-old received the first red card of his professional career after allowing himself to be provoked by an opposition player, leaving Bayern to s
  
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• Report: Liverpool fans won’t be willing to wait for £100m stars to deliver

  14-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool fans won’t be willing to wait for £100m stars to deliverLiverpool Transfers Under Scrutiny as Bradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz Face Early PressureLiverpool’s slow start to the season has quickly shifted attention towards two of the club’s biggest attacking investments, Bradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz. According to Times, there is growing pressure on both players to deliver, with the early weeks of the campaign yet to provide the impact many expected.B
  
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• Brighton and Spurs face European giants for Portuguese starlet

  14-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton and Spurs face European giants for Portuguese starletBrighton tracking Daniel Banjaqui as Benfica starlet attracts major European interestBrighton have built a reputation for moving early, moving smartly and trusting their judgement in the market, so it comes as little surprise to see them linked with Benfica right-back Daniel Banjaqui. According to 4.4.2.com, the 18-year-old defender is drawing attention from across Europe after a rapid rise in Portugal.Banjaqui has come through Benfic
  
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• Questions on my future 'not for me' - Dionisi

  14-10-2026 12:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watford head coach Alessio Dionisi says questions about his future cannot be answered by him.The Hornets were thrashed 5-1 at Cardiff on Tuesday night to make it four successive defeats in the Championship and nine goals conceded in their past two games."I don't like this question because it's impossible for me to answer," Dionisi told BBC Three Counties Radio."I take the team on the pitch and during the training - that question is not for me."The defeat drops Watford into the relegation zone wi
  
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• Mourinho takes dig at Barcelona with ‘congratulations’ to Italy

  14-10-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho takes dig at Barcelona with ‘congratulations’ to ItalyJosé Mourinho took another dig at Barcelona in an interview with an Italian TV channel: ‘Congratulations, because it’s the only country where Calciopoli was truly Calciopoli.’Mourinho will face his former club, Roma, at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, returning to the Italian capital for the first time since his sudden sacking in January 2024.The Portuguese tactician spoke to Amazon Prime in Italy on
  
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• Did Chelsea benefit most from extended international break?

  14-10-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alonso has previously managed Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid [Getty Images]The extended three-week international break may have benefited Chelsea more than any other team in the Premier League.Although it is a small sample size, Saturday's 5-1 victory over Bournemouth appeared to support that theory, with senior club officials speaking before kick-off about how the break had come at the right time for the Blues.Before the pause, it was clear new manager Xabi Alonso was searching for answers wi
  
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• Davide Ancelotti says Lille didn’t ‘deserve a result like that’ after Arsenal defeat

  14-10-2026 12:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Davide Ancelotti says Lille didn’t ‘deserve a result like that’ after Arsenal defeatDavide Ancelotti said that he believes Lille OSC’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night was a harsh reflection of the match.Lille had managed to hold Arsenal until Jurrien Timber opened the scoring in the 64th minute. What followed was a barrage on Les Dogues’ goal, with Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka swiftly adding to the scoreline. It means that Lille are
  
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• Arsenal women’s game v Barcelona moved due to strikes

  14-10-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women’s game v Barcelona moved due to strikesThe fixture at Camp Nou has been shifted after Barcelona raised concerns about staging the match on the original date.Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesArsenal Women’s Champions League match away to Barcelona has been moved back by one day because of a planned general strike in Spain.The fixture was due to be played on Wednesday, November 11, but will now take place on Thursday, November 12.The venue remains Camp Nou, with kick-off u
  
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• Rensch and Soule favored to start in Real Madrid clash

  14-10-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rensch and Soule favored to start in Real Madrid clashReal Madrid’s night has arrived, and Gasperini is preparing his final moves to face Mourinho. At the Olimpico, Roma returns to the Champions League after seven years, with a lineup now almost finalized. Matías Soulé returns to the starting lineup, ready to partner Dybala and Malen in an attack expected to trouble Los Blancos’ defense. The main uncertainties concern the flanks. Wesley is ready to move to the right to
  
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• The Evolution of Roma’s Tactics: How the Giallorossi Are Shaping Up for the Season

  14-10-2026 12:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Evolution of Roma’s Tactics: How the Giallorossi Are Shaping Up for the SeasonItalian football is a perpetual chess match where tactical flexibility, physical endurance, and psychological resilience dictate success or failure. For AS Roma, every campaign brings a unique blend of high expectations, passionate fan backing, and rigorous strategic evolution on the pitch. Analyzing how the team adapts its formations, manages squad depth, and handles high-pressure moments provides a fascinat
  
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• Could Nordsjaelland model solve Scotland's talent crisis?

  14-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forward Ibrahim Adel (left) could be followed by a wave of Egyptian talent into Nordsjaelland's first team [Getty Images]When the Scottish FA gathered with the country's top clubs in St Andrews last month to try to persuade them of the benefits of playing young players, citing FC Nordsjaelland as the model to follow would have been no bad thing.Despite an average attendance of about 5,000, the club from the small town of Farum in the north east of Denmark has turned into a powerhouse of youth de
  
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• Mourinho’s emotional message to Roma fans: “I’d give them all an individual hug.”

  14-10-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s emotional message to Roma fans: “I’d give them all an individual hug.”Two and a half years together, a European Cup, and a love that has never faded. José Mourinho returns to the Olimpico, this time as an opponent, but his heart still holds a special place for Roma.Tonight, at 9:00 PM, he will lead Real Madrid against the Giallorossi in the second matchday of the Champions League. First, however, he wanted to send a message to those who accompanied him d
  
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• Werder Bremen hope to retain Niclas Füllkrug, but another pay cut may be necessary

  14-10-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen hope to retain Niclas Füllkrug, but another pay cut may be necessarySV Werder Bremen are reportedly eager to secure Niclas Füllkrug’s services beyond the current Bundesliga campaign. The 33-year-old German international has enjoyed an impressive return to the Weser, but negotiations over a permanent transfer from West Ham United could prove complicated.According to Sky Germany, Werder would like to retain Füllkrug after his season-long loan expires in summer 20
  
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• A special night awaits tonight at the Etihad as Manchester City face off against PSG

  14-10-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A special night awaits tonight at the Etihad as Manchester City face off against PSGManchester City will take on PSG tonight at the Etihad Stadium in Matchday two of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Tonight’s match could be a special night where two of the best teams in Europe collide. There is a healthy respect between the two teams as both managers explained yesterday. Also, tonight’s match will see Pep Guardiola return to the Etihad which will be a special moment, on a spec
  
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• Capello identifies Roma’s main threats for Real Madrid

  14-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello identifies Roma’s main threats for Real MadridFabio Capello expects an ‘aggressive’ Roma against Real Madrid tonight and feels Paulo Dybala ‘can seriously trouble’ José Mourinho’s defence.Roma host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in their first home Champions League game since 2019.The Giallorossi drew 1-1 in their first Champions League game this season, away at Fenerbahce, and drew 0-0 with Como in Serie A before tonight’s Eur
  
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• Barcelona make their best goalscoring start in a century after 4-1 thrashing of Galatasaray

  14-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make their best goalscoring start in a century after 4-1 thrashing of GalatasarayFC Barcelona have started the 2026/27 season at full throttle, with no sign of slowing down. Under Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana have recorded 10 wins from their 10 games so far in all competitions, with the latest one coming in the form of a 4-1 triumph over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. In the process, the La Liga champions have scored a massive 43 goals already, showing prolific form in front o
  
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• ‘Emotional’ Giroud reveals Arsenal dressing room invite

  14-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Emotional’ Giroud reveals Arsenal dressing room inviteOlivier Giroud has opened up on an emotional return to Arsenal, revealing how Mikel Arteta ensured the reunion continued after the final whistle.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesOlivier Giroud admitted his return to Arsenal was “very emotional” after Lille’s 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Emirates, revealing that Mikel Arteta invited him into the home dressing room after the final whistle.The 40-year-
  
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• Struijk red card after VAR intervention overturned

  14-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pascal Struijk was shown a red card by referee Thomas Bramall after 57 minutes of Brighton's victory at Sunderland [Getty Images]The red card controversially shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk at Sunderland after an intervention by the video assistant referee (VAR) has been overturned.Struijk was sent off after 57 minutes of Saturday's match at the Stadium of Light when he was adjudged to have fouled Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor as he tried to run on to a through-ball.Neither referee
  
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