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• Kompany back at Bayern training after collapse

  10-11-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kompany missed five games [Getty Images]Head coach Vincent Kompany has returned to Bayern Munich's training ground after collapsing at the end of last month.The 40-year-old former Manchester City captain was taken to hospital after falling ill while watching the club's second team train.Kompany was diagnosed with meningeal irritation - an inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.Bayern said in a statement: "Vincent Kompany is on the road to recovery and has b
  
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• Glue on his boot or AI? R10's Ravenna training move goes viral; watch

  15-11-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glue on his boot or AI? R10's Ravenna training move goes viral; watchEleven years after his last professional match, playing for Fluminense in 2015, Ronaldinho Gaúcho officially returns to the pitch this Sunday (15). At 46, the Brazilian star will wear the shirt of Ravenna FC, a team in Italy's third division, in the regional derby against Forlì FC on Matchday 14 of Serie C Group B. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Bruno Benelli Stadium, with coverage on OneFootball.
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• Club's first match since player's death abandoned

  15-11-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hendon posted a picture on social media of defender Ethan Creary in hospital [Hendon FC]A match involving a team playing for the first time since the death of one of their players was abandoned because of a serious injury.Non-league Hendon were returning to action for the first time since midfielder Ezekiel Williams, 26, died in hospital on 2 November from head injuries after an incident in Milton Keynes.Saturday's game at Bedfont Sports in the Isthmian League South Central Division was abandone
  
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• Club's first match after player's death abandoned

  15-11-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hendon posted a picture on social media of defender Ethan Creary in hospital [Hendon FC]A match involving a team playing for the first time since the death of one of their players was abandoned because of a serious injury.Non-league Hendon were returning to action for the first time since midfielder Ezekiel Williams, 26, died in hospital on 2 November from head injuries after an incident in Milton Keynes.Saturday's game at Bedfont Sports in the Isthmian League South Central Division was abandone
  
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• Arsene Wenger makes final decision on FIFA president election

  15-11-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsene Wenger makes final decision on FIFA president electionArsene Wenger has decided not to stand as a candidate in FIFA’s presidential election, ruling himself out of the race.Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty ImagesMartyn Ziegler broke the news for The Times on Saturday evening that Arsene Wenger has ruled out standing against Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election.Ziegler added that UEFA had tried to persuade Wenger to put his name forward, but the former Arsenal manage
  
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• DE WINTER AND HUTCHINSON AT THE MILAN STORE SAN BABILA

  15-11-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DE WINTER AND HUTCHINSON AT THE MILAN STORE SAN BABILAAC Milan fans will soon have another chance to meet two Rossoneri stars in person. Koni De Winter and Omari Hutchinson will be at the Milan Store San Babilaon Tuesday, November 17th, at 5:00 PM CET, ready to meet supporters in the heart of Milan for a special afternoon ahead of the season's return.To meet the Belgian defender and the English winger, fans will need a numbered ticket, with just 60 places available. Tickets will be distributed a
  
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• Pitch perimeters under review after Vigar death

  15-11-2026 14:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Billy Vigar died from a "significant brain injury" in September 2025 [Getty Images]The Premier League, English Football League and Women's Super League are reviewing pitch perimeters across their clubs in light of the death of former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar last year.Vigar died at the age of 21 from a "significant brain injury", five days after colliding with a concrete wall surrounding a pitch while playing for non-league side Chichester City.On the eve of this season the Football As
  
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• Liverpool receive boost as star shines on international duty

  15-11-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool receive boost as star shines on international dutyLiverpool receive Dominik Szoboszlai injury boost after full Hungary appearanceDominik Szoboszlai has provided Liverpool with an encouraging fitness update by completing 90 minutes in Hungary’s 2-0 Nations League victory over Georgia.The midfielder also supplied an assist, making a decisive contribution after concerns over the knee problem he suffered against Crystal Palace before the international break.For Andoni Iraola, his involve
  
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• Everton and Nottingham Forest are in the race for €15m Brazilian defender

  15-11-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton and Nottingham Forest are in the race for €15m Brazilian defenderEverton Eye Gustavo Martins in January Transfer BattleEverton are back in the market for a centre-back, and the name doing the rounds is Gustavo Martins. According to Hard Tackle, the 24-year-old Gremio defender is firmly on the radar ahead of the January transfer window, with Nottingham Forest also tracking the Brazilian.This is the sort of move that makes sense on paper. Everton need defensive renewal, not cosmetic chan
  
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• Hansi Flick expecting injured Barcelona star to be available vs Villarreal

  15-11-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick expecting injured Barcelona star to be available vs VillarrealBarcelona have been dealt a blow during the ongoing international break, with Frenkie de Jong picking up discomfort during the Netherlands’ win over Greece.While de Jong has now returned to Barcelona and is set to undergo important tests on Monday, the club are hoping that current injured stars can utilise the international break to get back to full fitness when club football resume.Barcelona are slated to resume their c
  
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• Arsène Wenger not expected to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

  15-11-2026 14:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsène Wenger not expected to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidencyAfter weeks of deliberation, Arsène Wenger looks set to opt against challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March, as per a report from L’Équipe. Wenger is currently the Director of Football Development at FIFA. His relationship with the institution’s president, Infantino, has cooled, however, since the Italo-Swiss director failed in his attempts to sell World Cup shares. Infantino managed to weath
  
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• Uruguay boss Diego Forlan explains Federico Valverde benching after talks with Real Madrid

  15-11-2026 14:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Uruguay boss Diego Forlan explains Federico Valverde benching after talks with Real MadridFederico Valverde was a surprisingly left out on the bench as Uruguay secured an impressive 2-1 friendly win over Argentina during the international break.The decision to leave out the Real Madrid captain raised eyebrows, given his importance to the national team under new boss Diego Forlan.However, Uruguay coach Diego Forlan shed light on why he decided to bench Valverde, adding that the federationhad spok
  
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• Report: Pochettino could bring McKennie with him to Manchester United

  15-11-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Pochettino could bring McKennie with him to Manchester UnitedWeston McKennie was on the scoresheet for the USA as they beat Haiti 6-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League last night, and reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that departing head coach Mauricio Pochettino could potentially look to bring the Juventus midfielder with him to Manchester United.Gazzetta: Pochettino could take McKennie to Manchester UnitedPochettino has recently been appointed as the new head coach of Mancheste
  
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• Branthwaite, Garner and King omitted for Spain game

  15-11-2026 14:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  James Garner played as a substitute against Croatia on Thursday, while Jarrad Branthwaite and Josh King were unused [Getty Images]England manager Thomas Tuchel has omitted Josh King, James Garner and Jarrad Branthwaite from his squad to face world champions Spain in Madrid on Sunday night.England travelled to Spain with a squad of 26 players but Uefa rules state that only 23 players can be selected in a matchday squad for Nations League gamesThe return to fitness of Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence -
  
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• Arsenal international provides 2 assists for Brazil

  15-11-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal international provides 2 assists for BrazilBruno Guimaraes provided two assists for Brazil’s two goals against Japan on Saturday, but Vinicius Junior deserves almost all of the credit.Photo by Ashok Kumar/Getty ImagesBruno Guimaraes and Gabriel Magalhaes were both named in the starting lineup for Brazil’s friendly match against Japan on Saturday, but the Arsenal duo saw their team get off to a terrible start by going 2-0 down within 20 minutes.The team worked to get back into the gam
  
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• Akanji drops out of Switzerland squad and returns to Inter

  15-11-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Akanji drops out of Switzerland squad and returns to InterManuel Akanji has reportedly left the Switzerland national team squad ahead of their Nations League group stage match against Scotland on Monday evening and is now set to return to Inter ahead of schedule.Akanji withdraws from Switzerland squad and heads back to InterAkanji played the full 90 minutes in Switzerland’s 0-0 draw away against Slovenia on Friday evening and is reportedly suffering from muscular fatigue, which has ruled him o
  
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• Kaka to play a key role as AC Milan weigh up €60 million offer for Real Madrid star

  15-11-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kaka to play a key role as AC Milan weigh up €60 million offer for Real Madrid starWith the January transfer window just around the corner, the question marks over the future of Endrick has only intensified in recent weeks.Although the Brazilian international has shown glimpses of his prowess, he has become a victim of a star-studded Real Madrid front that has left even players like Vinicius Jr. fighting hard for a place in the starting eleven.This has led to widespread speculation over Endric
  
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• Liverpool could face rivals in move for €40m French star

  15-11-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could face rivals in move for €40m French starLiverpool Tracking Robin Risser as RC Lens Set €40m Price for Rising GoalkeeperLiverpool’s recruitment has rarely stood still for long and the latest name to drift into view is Robin Risser, the 21-year-old RC Lens goalkeeper who is beginning to draw the kind of attention that changes careers. According to Caught Offside, Liverpool are among the clubs monitoring the Frenchman, with Manchester United also watching closely as Manchester
  
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• Chelsea see bid rejected for £25m La Liga star

  15-11-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea see bid rejected for £25m La Liga starChelsea Transfer News: Jose Antonio Morante Rejection Shows Betis Winger Has a Clear PlanChelsea’s recruitment machine keeps scanning the market for young talent, and this time the trail led to Jose Antonio Morante. According to Metro, the Blues tried to make headway for the Real Betis winger, only to find the door closed by the player himself.That matters. Clubs can test the waters with agents and intermediaries all they like, but when a 19-year-
  
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• 🏆LaLiga titles between the releases of GTA V and GTA VI

  15-11-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏆LaLiga titles between the releases of GTA V and GTA VIA revealing chart compares how the domestic trophy tallies of Spain’s five most successful football clubs grew over the thirteen years between the release of GTA V (2013) and GTA VI (2026). Barcelona’s dominance in the domestic leagueDuring this period, FC Barcelona dominated the Spanish league, going from 22 to 29 titles after winning seven trophies. Real Madrid, meanwhile, cemented their all-time lead in the overall standings by inc
  
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• Andres Iniesta heaps praise on Lamine Yamal – “Joy to have him as Barcelona and Spain player”

  15-11-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andres Iniesta heaps praise on Lamine Yamal – “Joy to have him as Barcelona and Spain player”Lamine Yamal is no stranger to praises from some of the legends of football, having established himself as arguably football’s biggest and most talented young star since Lionel Messi about two decades ago.Having already won the FIFA World Cup and the European Championship with Spain, Yamal has recently received praise from none other than Andres Iniesta.The Barcelona legend has pointed out how Ya
  
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• Which XI would you pick for Brazil's final friendly of 2026? Have your say!

  15-11-2026 13:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Which XI would you pick for Brazil's final friendly of 2026? Have your say!Heeey, my friends...After their 3–2 defeat to Japan, Brazil face Singapore this Tuesday (17) in their final friendly of 2026.
  And we want to know!Who would you pick? Leave your starting XI in the comments!Starting lineup against JapanFull squadGoalkeepersBento (Al-Nassr)Lucas Perri (Torino)Morisco (Coritiba)DefendersArthur Dias (Athletico-PR)Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan)Douglas Santos (Zenit)Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)J
  
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• Three clubs interested in January transfer for Juventus winger Zhegrova

  15-11-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three clubs interested in January transfer for Juventus winger ZhegrovaOpportunities are still proving hard to come by for Edon Zhegrova at Juventus, and reports in Italy claim that three different clubs are interested in offering him a way out ahead of the January transfer window.Report: Three clubs interested in Zhegrova deal with JuventusZhegrova joined Juventus in a deal worth €15m plus add-ons at the end of the summer transfer window in 2025, but almost 15 months later, he has still not a
  
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• Former Manchester City Defender Questions Enzo Maresca's Structure Amid Ongoing Problems

  15-11-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Manchester City Defender Questions Enzo Maresca's Structure Amid Ongoing ProblemsWhat are Man City fans expecting from the 2026-27 season?City entered the November international break off the back of three Premier League defeats - against Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest - as Maresca navigates his side's first blip in form since the Italian succeeded Pep Guardiola as manager in June.The Blues started the 2026-27 campaign in blistering form, winning their first s
  
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• Atlético Madrid buy 50% of Atlético FC, Guayaquil’s newly promoted Serie B champions

  15-11-2026 13:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atlético Madrid buy 50% of Atlético FC, Guayaquil’s newly promoted Serie B championsAtlético Madrid has completed the purchase of half of Atlético Fútbol Club, the Guayaquil side that won Ecuador's Serie B in its first season. The deal gives the Spanish club its first affiliate in South America before the Ecuadorian team steps up to Serie A in 2027.The announcement went up on the Madrid club’s website at 19:00 on 13 November 2026.The move had been signalled earlier in the year. On Frida
  
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• Enem on the pitch! 13 Brazilian gems old enough to sit the exam 📚

  15-11-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enem on the pitch! 13 Brazilian gems old enough to sit the exam 📚Millions of students are taking the second day of the 2026 Enem, Brazil’s national high school exam, this Sunday (15), with tests in Natural Sciences and Mathematics.Many of them are 17 or 18 years old. At the same age, some Brazilian footballers have traded the classroom for the pitch and are already playing professionally in Brazil and Europe.Check out 13 young talents who could be taking the Enem this Sunday!🇪🇺 Alread
  
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• Report: Milan and Genoa discussing 3 young Italy talents including Camarda and Calvani

  15-11-2026 13:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Milan and Genoa discussing 3 young Italy talents including Camarda and CalvaniSunday’s reports claim that Milan are interested in a potential deal for Italy U21 defender Gabriele Calvani, on loan at Frosinone from Genoa, and that the Grifone are interested in deals for both Francesco Camarda and Christian Comotto.Report: Milan like Calvani, Genoa want Camarda and ComottoMilan are hoping to add a new central defender to their ranks during the January transfer window, and whilst recent r
  
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• Zinédine Zidane dismisses reports of soured relationship with Kylian Mbappé as ‘nonsense’ and ‘quite annoying’

  15-11-2026 13:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zinédine Zidane dismisses reports of soured relationship with Kylian Mbappé as ‘nonsense’ and ‘quite annoying’Ahead of Thursday night’s match against Turkiye, which Kylian Mbappé (27) missed due to a minor muscular injury, the relationship between the captain of the France national team and the recently installed manager, Zinédine Zidane, was called into question.L’Équipe reported that the pair had failed to establish a working relationship. Mbappé, the report stated, did not a
  
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• PSG target to sign new Benfica deal

  15-11-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG target to sign new Benfica dealGianluca Prestianni (20), recently linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, is set to sign a contract extension at SL Benfica, as per a report from Foot Mercato.TyC Sports have linked PSG with a move for Prestianni. Benfica has previously been a happy hunting ground for Les Parisiens, who in recent times bought Joao Neves from the Portuguese club. Foot Mercatohave confirmed that the Argentine is a target for PSG, whilst the likes of Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Ne
  
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• Pau Cubarsi talks World Cup heroics, Golden Boy and Premier League – “Would like to play UCL at Anfield”

  15-11-2026 13:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Cubarsi talks World Cup heroics, Golden Boy and Premier League – “Would like to play UCL at Anfield”At the age of just 19, Pau Cubarsi has established himself as one of the best young defenders in Europe right now.The Barcelona star most recently won the prestigious Golden Boy award by Tuttosport, thereby maintaining the dominance Barça have had lately.Currently on international duty with Spain, Cubarsi recently sat down with The Athletic to discuss the key milestones of his career, i
  
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