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• Leicester owners still committed to club - Rudkin

  10-10-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jon Rudkin (left) has assured Leicester City fans that chairman Khun Top (right) is focussed on turning the club's fortunes around [Shutterstock]Leicester City's owners remain 'very committed' to the League One club, according to chief football officer Jon Rudkin.There has been speculation of a potential change of ownership at the King Power Stadium since the Foxes – Premier League champions a decade ago and FA Cup winners in 2021 – plummeted from the top flight to League One in succ
  
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• Saka responds to Arteta's challenge with 'huge impact'

  14-10-2026 01:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka scored a goal and registered an assist in the win over Lille.[Getty Images]Bukayo Saka responded to the challenge set by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as he proved a game-changer in the 3-0 Champions League win over Lille.The England forward has been told he should aim to score "two or three" goals per game - such was his quality and the expectation from his boss.Saka did not achieve that tally against the French visitors, but shook off illness to come off the bench and assist Eberech
  
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• ‘Super dumb’: Michael Olise suspended for Arsenal clash after throwing ball at opponent’s face

  14-10-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Olise will be suspended for Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Arsenal after he was sent off for throwing the ball into an opponent’s face during the 3-3 draw at Norwegian side Viking. The France international received two yellow cards in the space of a few seconds after he followed up a professional foul by chucking the ball into the face of Viking captain Zlatko Tripic, and will now miss next week’s clash against the Premier League champions. Bayern had recov
  
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• Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich held to shock draw with Norwegian club Viking

  14-10-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane scored twice as 10-man Bayern Munich were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw away at Viking in the Champions League.The Norwegian side stunned the Bundesliga giants by storming into a two-goal lead at half-time, their first coming after only 71 seconds when Gianni Stensness rose to head in, before Peter Christiansen slotted in to make it 2-0.At that stage, Bayern looked primed to suffer a shock but then Kane took control. First a penalty in the 54th minute made it 2-1, then the England capta
  
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• Women’s World Cup play-off: Five-goal thriller sees Scotland beat Czechia

  14-10-2026 00:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women’s World Cup play-off: Five-goal thriller sees Scotland beat CzechiaScotland have secured a second play-off, after a 3-2 win over Czechia (5-2 aggregate) kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World Cup alive. Scotland headed into the clash with a 2-0 advantage, but suffered a blow when captain Caroline Weir was injured during the warm-up. Angel City’s Claire Emslie stepped into her place in midfield, while Rangers skipper Nicola Docherty donned the armba
  
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• Yoro And Rashford Get 5.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Poor Loss Vs Atletico Madrid

  14-10-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yoro And Rashford Get 5.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Poor Loss Vs Atletico MadridManchester United faced off against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win on the road in the UEFA Champions League. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the first minute when Pablo Barrios found the back of the net. Michael Carrick’s men struggled to find the equaliser and went into the half-time break 1-0 down on t
  
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• Wayne Rooney criticises ‘disrespectful’ Lisandro Martinez after bombshell Man United interview

  14-10-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wayne Rooney accused Lisandro Martinez of being “disrespectful” towards the Manchester United leadership after the defender criticised the club’s technical director Jason Wilcox in an extraordinary interview following the Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Martinez said the United squad expected more from Wilcox and United’s board in the transfer market and said manager Michael Carrick had not been properly backed in the summer after guiding the club to a third p
  
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• Malen: “Gasperini understands and supports me.”

  14-10-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen: “Gasperini understands and supports me.”Donyell Malen spoke on the eve of Roma vs. Real Madrid, first at a press conference and then to Sky Sport. The Dutch striker opened his remarks to the TV channel by outlining his expectations for the super European match: “They have so much quality, great players. It will be a great night.” The number 14 then focused on his goalscoring ability: “I don’t think anything has changed. My teammates are creating so many
  
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• Bolton boss Schumacher reacts after win against Wolves

  14-10-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bolton Wanderers boss Steven Schumacher spoke to BBC Radio Manchester after their win against Wolves.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.All the latest Bolton Wanderers news
  
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• 'Unplayable' Stanway a free-scoring warrior for Lionesses

  14-10-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Georgia Stanway is England's top scorer this season [Getty Images]Whatever the game, whatever the result, Georgia Stanway always seems to score for England.Manager Sarina Wiegman called the midfielder a "warrior" after her performance against Greece helped seal an impressive 5-0 victory to complete an 8-1 aggregate triumph.Stanway scored in both matches as the Lionesses progressed to round two of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs with ease.She opened the scoring in Crete as they won 3-1
  
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• 💪Yaser Asprilla shines for Girona and strengthens his role with Colombia

  14-10-2026 00:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💪Yaser Asprilla shines for Girona and strengthens his role with ColombiaColombian attacker Yaser Asprilla was once again in the spotlight in Europe after scoring an important goal in Girona’s match against Tenerife, strengthening his claim to lead the next generation of the national team.An early goal that makes the differenceOn matchday nine of Spain’s second division, the 22-year-old capitalized on a mistake by the opposing defense to open the scoring for the Catalan side j
  
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• Eze Gets 8.5, Timber With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Lille

  14-10-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eze Gets 8.5, Timber With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs LilleArsenal entertained Lille at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners made a decent start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.Jurrien Timber scored the opener for Mikel Arteta’s side in the 64th minute. Eberechi Eze doubled his team’s lead just three minutes later. Bukayo Saka put the contest to bed
  
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• Chivu: ‘Inter Champions League record is worrying, we got frustrated and frenetic’

  14-10-2026 00:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter Champions League record is worrying, we got frustrated and frenetic’Cristian Chivu admits it is ‘worrying’ that Inter lost seven of their last eight Champions League games, falling 4-3 to Club Brugge. ‘Frustration set in, we got frenetic and lost our balance.’The Nerazzurri missed out on direct qualification to the knockouts by just one point last season, and now face an even more uphill struggle after losing their opening two fixtures.Check the
  
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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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• Manchester United’s latest loss proves time is running out for Michael Carrick

  13-10-2026 23:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The chaos continues, and so will the scrutiny on Michael Carrick. In a match where Manchester United needed a win to stop the rot, a goal within 47 seconds and a red card for Leny Yoro set up a bruising loss to Atletico Madrid. If the draw to Tottenham last week brought a sense of disbelief at full-time, this was a game that will leave many with a sense of hopelessness. United barely looked like they even believed they could turn it around, in what is a fitting metaphor for Carrick’s curre
  
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• Republic of Ireland to 'lock in' for World Cup dream

  13-10-2026 23:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Katie McCabe scored in Cork as the Republic of Ireland booked their place in the final play-off round [Getty Images]The final whistle had just blown in Cork, but Katie McCabe's mind was already six weeks ahead.Eight goals to the good from Friday, the second leg of the Women's World Cup play-off with Kazakhstan was always going to be an easy night for the Republic of Ireland. There were another four goals on the night, including a powerful strike from McCabe, and it leaves Carla Ward's side just
  
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• ‘We expect more from the top’: Lisandro Martinez scorches Man United leadership in astonishing interview

  13-10-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez called out the club’s technical director Jason Wilcox for not supporting Michael Carrick in the transfer market in an astonishing interview following the 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid.United have won just two of their first nine games of the season, and are winless in their last five, after a summer in which the club spent £148m on upgrading their midfield, but in which they were also outspent by their closest rivals and failed to strength
  
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• Martinez issues blistering criticism of Man Utd board after loss

  13-10-2026 23:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez in action against Atletico Madrid [Getty Images]Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has launched a blistering attack on the club's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid means United have now gone five games without a win.Their last victory was against Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK on 10 September. Their only other win this season came against newly pr
  
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• Richarlison scores as Spurs under-21s lose in EFL Trophy

  13-10-2026 23:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richarlison equalised for Tottenham under-21s at Cheltenham [Getty Images]Out-of-favour Tottenham striker Richarlison scored for the club's under-21s in their EFL Trophy defeat at Cheltenham Town.The 29-year-old Brazil international had moves to Everton and Vasco da Gama collapse through this summer and has not been included in Spurs' 25-man Premier League squad.His sole senior appearance for the club this season came in the 3-0 defeat at Brentford on the Premier League 's opening weekend in Aug
  
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• Tresoldi: ‘An incredible night with hat-trick, spoke to both Italy and Germany’

  13-10-2026 23:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tresoldi: ‘An incredible night with hat-trick, spoke to both Italy and Germany’Nicolò Tresoldi admits scoring a hat-trick for Club Brugge to beat Inter at San Siro is ‘incredible, indescribable,’ but it won’t affect his choice between Italy and Germany. ‘I spoke to both.’Only one player had previously been able to score a hat-trick against Inter in the Champions League here and that was Gareth Bale for Tottenham Hotspur.It was an extra special nig
  
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• Gruda makes difference as RB Leipzig overcome PSV

  13-10-2026 23:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Champions LeagueRB Leipzig 1 - 0 PSV FTRB Leipzig have beaten a Dutch team in the Champions League at the first time of asking [Getty Images]RB Leipzig left it late to beat PSV Eindhoven as Brajan Gruda's thumping strike earned them their first Champions League win of the season.After controlling a clearance, the German midfielder unleashed a curling effort from outside the area in the 75th minute that proved too powerful for Matej Kovar to keep out.For PSV, the defeat will be difficult to
  
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• Martinez criticises Man Utd board after Atletico defeat

  13-10-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez in action against Atletico Madrid [Getty Images]Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has launched a blistering attack on the club's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid means United have now gone five games without a win.Their last victory was against Azerbaijan champions Sabah FK on 10 September. Their only other win this season came against newly pr
  
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• Allegri fresh De Bruyne tension after Napoli crumble 3-1 with Villarreal

  13-10-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri fresh De Bruyne tension after Napoli crumble 3-1 with VillarrealMax Allegri confessed to more tension with Kevin De Bruyne during Napoli’s 3-1 defeat to Villarreal. ‘If the midfield doesn’t press or help out, you’re going to struggle.’The Partenopei leave Spain bruised and battered, as they had taken the lead through Amir Rrahmani, only to visibly crumble under the weight of their own errors.A terrible Matteo Politano back-pass allowed Georges Mikautadze to
  
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• "We expect more" — Martínez hits out at Man Utd transfer business 🤬

  13-10-2026 23:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "We expect more" — Martínez hits out at Man Utd transfer business 🤬Lisandro Martínez lashed out after Manchester United’s defeat to Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.Highly critical of the club’s sporting strategy, the Argentine defender warned: “We had a fantastic season last season, and now we expect more from those at the top.”Asked whether the squad lacked Champions League quality and whether there had been insufficient investment over the
  
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• Torres And Wan-Bissaka To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs Fenerbahce

  13-10-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Torres And Wan-Bissaka To Start | 4-2-3-1 Aston Villa Predicted Lineup Vs FenerbahceAston Villa will welcome Fenerbahce at Villa Park this Wednesday as they look to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Villans were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford recently, so they would be eager to secure a victory in midweek.Unai Emery will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first team for this game. Both Pau Torres and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could play
  
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• Arsenal produce second-half blitz to sink Lille and continue perfect Champions League start

  13-10-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bukayo Saka came off the bench to help turn a frustrating evening into a rout as Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium.The substitute scored the third of three Arsenal goals in a seven-minute burst after the hour mark, with Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze also finding the net.The win was Arsenal's second from two matches in the Champions League this season, and their ninth in 10 across all competitions.It was also the club's 14th consecutive victory in the group stage of the competition
  
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• Champions League: the 3️⃣ standout players of the night ⭐️

  13-10-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League: the 3️⃣ standout players of the night ⭐️A rising star and two Ballon d'Or favourites! Discover the three standout performers from this evening's Champions League action.🥉 Harry Kane - Bayern MunichWhen Bayern Munich needed him most, the prolific English striker stepped up, scoring twice and providing the pass before the assist for Luis Diaz's goal.📸 CARINA JOHANSEN🥈 Lamine Yamal - FC BarcelonaOnce again unstoppable despite a fr
  
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• Liverpool could trigger Premier League bombshell after massive Arsenal mistake

  13-10-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool could trigger Premier League bombshell after massive Arsenal mistakeArsenal are making a massive mistake. Now Liverpool have a chance to trigger a true Premier League bombshell.Liverpool need to revamp their midfield. Or at least, they need to restructure it because the current setup simply isn't working.That leaves Andoni Iraola with a couple of choices. He could move to a three-man midfield, much as Jürgen Klopp ultimately did after taking over at Liverpool, or he could sign a d
  
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• UCL | Inter 3-4 Club Brugge: Terrific Tresoldi hat-trick dooms Chivu

  13-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UCL | Inter 3-4 Club Brugge: Terrific Tresoldi hat-trick dooms ChivuNicolò Tresoldi made clear why Italy want him so much by scoring a hat-trick for Club Brugge’s shock 4-3 victory, but Inter are on zero points after two Champions League games.The Nerazzurri paid a heavy price for individual errors in the 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, so needed to be on their toes. Curtis Jones and John Stones were out injured, while Aleksandar Stankovic was again benched against the club where he won
  
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• Liverpool Loan Watch: An Eventful Outing For Ndukwe, EFL Loanees Struggle Once Again

  13-10-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Loan Watch: An Eventful Outing For Ndukwe, EFL Loanees Struggle Once AgainLiverpool, hit hard by injuries during the international window, suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. They controlled the game until Ryan Gravenberch was controversially sent off, after which the visitors scored back-to-back goals. The Reds’ lack of squad depth remains a concern; however, many of their youngsters are still on loan for regular minutes before they can stake
  
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