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• Lens host Sporting; Sabah look for first ever UCL win

  13-10-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens host Sporting; Sabah look for first ever UCL win LIVENEXT2026-10-13T16:48:45ZOfffffffff. Almost a chance early on in Azerbaijan. Sabah goalkeeper Pokatilov takes a heavy touch but thankfully he can clear the ball before calamity strikes inside the opening 30 seconds. 2026-10-13T16:47:21ZAnd we're off in both games! 2026-10-13T16:46:55ZKick off is just moments away now. Let us know your predictions in the comments below. 2026-10-13T16:44:19ZWe found one! 2026-10-13T16:42:48ZUnfortunately we'
  
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• Rams' Langas out until new year with groin injury

  15-10-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sondre Langas has featured 50 times for Derby since joining the club in February 2025 [Shutterstock]Derby County defender Sondre Langas has been ruled out until the new year after suffering a groin injury in Wednesday's heavy defeat at Queens Park Rangers.The 25-year-old Norway international limped off the pitch after just 12 minutes when the game was still scoreless.The Rams were two goals down within 10 minutes of his exit, as they went on to lose the Championship match 4-1.Langas underwent sc
  
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• Roma optimistic over Dybala, but Koné a cause for concern

  15-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma optimistic over Dybala, but Koné a cause for concernRoma are optimistic that Paulo Dybala has avoided a serious injury, but there is more concern over Manu Koné after both limped out of Wednesday’s 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid.According to ANSA, via MilanNews, Dybala felt tightness in his right calf before being withdrawn at half-time. Gian Piero Gasperini put it down to fatigue after the game, and the forward’s entourage confirmed on Thursday morning that the problem
  
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• “He played so well” – Andoni Iraola heaps praise on Liverpool star after LASK win

  15-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “He played so well” – Andoni Iraola heaps praise on Liverpool star after LASK winBradley Barcola hat-trick earns Iraola praise as Liverpool beat LASKAndoni Iraola had seen something in training. Before Bradley Barcola turned six appearances without a goal or assist into a Champions League hat-trick, the Liverpool manager sensed his summer signing was ready to deliver.That instinct was rewarded in Austria, where Barcola scored his first three Liverpool goals in a 6-3 victory ove
  
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• Bielik sees psychologist amid death threats claim

  15-10-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Krystian Bielik signed for Cardiff City from West Brom in August 2026 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City's Krystian Bielik has turned to a psychologist to deal with alleged death threats after his controversial altercation with a Portsmouth fan.Bielik is set to return from a two-match ban this weekend following the incident during the game at Fratton Park last month.The Polish defender admitted a charge of misconduct having been deemed to have grabbed the young supporter by the shoulder.Biel
  
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• Mourinho has absolutely no doubts about Real Madrid veteran; only waiting for fitness improvement

  15-10-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho has absolutely no doubts about Real Madrid veteran; only waiting for fitness improvementJose Mourinho and his coaching staff remain confident in Bernardo Silva despite the midfielder’s limited playing time at Real Madrid in recent weeks. According to information from Ben Fernandes Santos, the Portuguese midfielder’s situation is linked to his physical condition rather than concerns about his performances or ability.He reports that Mourinho continues to view Bernardo as
  
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• How Enzo Maresca is emerging from Pep Guardiola’s shadow

  15-10-2026 14:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca is shaping up as Manchester City’s problem solver par excellence, yet at a point when their greatest problems are far beyond his realm. City’s 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain was watched, whether from the directors’ box or the touchline, by the man long acclaimed as the best manager in the world and the one who probably merits that title now.In a sense, a baton has been passed from Pep Guardiola to Luis Enrique. In another, Maresca is shaping up as a fine success
  
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• 📸 The week's 10 craziest Champions League moments 👽

  15-10-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 The week's 10 craziest Champions League moments 👽What a second matchday of the league phase! These ten wild moments from this week's Champions League prove it.Dembélé's interview masterclass 😭A masterclass on the pitch at the Etihad Stadium and another on the Canal+ microphone after the game: a 10/10 evening for Ousmane Dembélé.Olise loses his cool 😳His usual calm gave way to a storm. Michael Olise was sent off in Norway on Tuesday ni
  
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• Official | Rudy Matondo extends Paris FC contract

  15-10-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Rudy Matondo extends Paris FC contractRudy Matondo (18) has extended his contract with Paris FC until 2030, the club have officially announced.Still a minor at the time of his transfer from AJ Auxerre for €17m, including bonuses, last winter, the young midfielder was only able to sign a contract running until 2028 – a term of less than three years, as stipulated in the regulations.Regarded as one of the key players in Paris FC’s project, Matondo, having just come of a
  
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• Preston's Clarke ruled out with knee injury

  15-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Preston North End right-back Harry Clarke will be "out for a while" with a knee issue but the lay-off is expected to be short term, boss Graham Alexander has confirmed.The 25-year-old missed the match against Birmingham on Tuesday after being taken off at half-time during the game against Millwall at the weekend."Unfortunately, he's damaged his knee on his landing, hyper-extended it," Alexander told BBC Radio Lancashire."He's in a brace at the moment and he will be out for a little
  
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• Atalanta vs. Pafos: Bellanova rested as a precaution, Scalvini and Kessié out

  15-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atalanta vs. Pafos: Bellanova rested as a precaution, Scalvini and Kessié outRaoul Bellanova will be rested as a precaution for Atalanta’s Conference League opener against Pafos, while Giorgio Scalvini and Franck Kessié are among seven absentees.As noted by TuttoMercatoWeb, Maurizio Sarri has named a 20-man squad for tonight’s game in Bergamo, which kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 BST].Bellanova and Scalvini both picked up problems in Monday’s 3-1 win over Venezia,
  
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• Roma optimistic about Dybala, worried about Kone

  15-10-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma optimistic about Dybala, worried about KoneThe defeat against Real Madrid has left Roma not only disappointed by the result, but also with some injury concerns. The Giallorossi medical staff are particularly concerned about the conditions of Paulo Dybala and Manu Koné, both of whom were injured in yesterday’s Champions League match at the Stadio Olimpico. The two players will undergo further tests to determine the full extent of their respective injuries. This situation will re
  
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• Derry Scherhant discusses Freiburg’s unbeaten start and his development

  15-10-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry Scherhant discusses Freiburg’s unbeaten start and his developmentWith seven wins and one draw in eight games across all competitions this season, Freiburg have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the 2026/27 campaign. Speaking exclusively to the Bundesliga, Derry Scherhant discusses his club’s impressive start to the season, as well as his own development, having since made his German national team debut.“I don’t think we could’ve imagined it better,” he starte
  
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• Endrick vows to fight for Real Madrid place in blow to Milan and Roma

  15-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick vows to fight for Real Madrid place in blow to Milan and RomaMilan and Roma’s hopes of signing Endrick in January may be fading, after the Brazilian vowed to fight for his place at Real Madrid following his goal at the Stadio Olimpico.According to MilanNews24, the 20-year-old’s comments after Wednesday’s 4-3 win over Roma cast doubt on a winter move to Serie A. “If I can’t help Real Madrid, I’ll be the first to leave. Being here is difficult, but I&rsq
  
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• Barcelona face £75 million obstacle in race to sign Tottenham defender – report

  15-10-2026 14:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona face £75 million obstacle in race to sign Tottenham defender – reportBarcelona could face a major financial hurdle in their pursuit of Pedro Porro, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly demanding around €90 million to consider selling the Spanish right-back in 2027.According to SPORT, Barcelona have identified Porro as a potential defensive signing for next summer, but Tottenham are determined to protect their investment in the 27-year-old. Their asking price of &poun
  
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• Adams becomes Plymouth Argyle sporting director

  15-10-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek Adams was sacked as Plymouth Argyle manager in 2019 after four years in charge, having led them to promotion from League Two in 2017 [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle have appointed Derek Adams as the League One club's sporting director.The former Pilgrims manager - who had been director of football since last November - will lead on all football strategy at Home Park.David Fox, who had been head of football operations, will now add recruitment to his remit and will report to Adams.Fox will al
  
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• Lazio injury news: Gudmundsson out until November, Rovella and Marusic improving

  15-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio injury news: Gudmundsson out until November, Rovella and Marusic improvingAlbert Gudmundsson will not return for Lazio until after the November international break, but Danilo Cataldi is fit again, and Nicolò Rovella and Adam Marusic are closing in on comebacks.According to Corriere dello Sport, Gennaro Gattuso had hoped to have the Icelandic forward back sooner. He hurt his left arm in a fall on international duty, and the damage proved worse than first thought. He is still wearing
  
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• RB Leipzig ready for Bayern Munich clash: ‘We have a lot of confidence’ – Maarten Vandevoordt

  15-10-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig ready for Bayern Munich clash: ‘We have a lot of confidence’ – Maarten VandevoordtWith successive wins in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League, RB Leipzig travel to Bayern Munich on Matchday 6 as they look to secure their first points of the season on the road in Germany’s top flight.Speaking after Leipzig’s 1-0 win against PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night, Maarten Vandevoordt explained how recent results have instilled new confidence in the team. &ldqu
  
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• Report: European giants remain interested in move for Liverpool star

  15-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants remain interested in move for Liverpool starFlorian Wirtz, Liverpool and Bayern Munich: Why Germany Return Talk Is Gathering PaceBayern Munich are watching Florian Wirtz closely, with fresh reporting from TeamTalk indicating a growing belief in Germany that the Liverpool midfielder could yet be tempted by a move back to the Bundesliga.The detail is significant. Bayern “are maintaining close tabs on the situation of Florian Wirtz at Liverpool”, and there is a f
  
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• Liverpool youngster speaks on ‘huge opportunity’ in LASK victory

  15-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youngster speaks on ‘huge opportunity’ in LASK victoryLewis Koumas reacts to first Champions League goal as Liverpool beat LASKBradley Barcola took the match ball, but Lewis Koumas left Austria with a milestone of his own. On a night when Liverpool scored six, the Wales international supplied an assist, claimed his first Champions League goal and gave a straightforward account of what the opportunity meant.“To get the chance is one thing and then to take it is another
  
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• Lautaro Martinez injury: Inter captain set to miss Milan derby

  15-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez injury: Inter captain set to miss Milan derbyInter’s miserable week has taken another turn for the worse, with captain Lautaro Martinez facing several weeks out with a hamstring problem.According to Calciomercato.com, injuries of this kind rarely take less than two weeks to heal and often keep players out for three or more. That means the Argentine could be sidelined until after the November international break.Lautaro was hurt in Tuesday’s 4-3 Champions League defea
  
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• Getafe make offer to sign free agent Sancho

  15-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jadon Sancho scored his only goal during his loan spell at Aston Villa against Fenerbahce in the Europa League last season [Getty Images]Getafe have made a formal offer to sign former Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho.The 26-year-old winger is out of contract after his deal expired in the summer and has been exploring a number of options.An agreement is said to be complicated but Spanish side Getafe, who are 14th in La Liga and playing in the Europa Conference League this season, are keen
  
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• Marseille face threat of points deduction for next season

  15-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille face threat of points deduction for next seasonFollowing a tense and recruitment-free summer transfer window, Olympique de Marseille could face provisional sanctions this winter from the National Directorate for Financial Control (DNCG), French football’s financial watchdog, for failing to comply with the requirements set out last June, reports L’Équipe.Among the scenarios being discussed, a points deduction for next season – which would take effect if the club
  
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• Barcelona youth team star celebrates contract renewal with winning goal vs Galatasaray: ‘It’s my life’s dream’

  15-10-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth team star celebrates contract renewal with winning goal vs Galatasaray: ‘It’s my life’s dream’Barcelona youngster Pedro Rodriguez celebrated signing a new contract until 2030 by scoring the winning goal for Juvenil A in their 1-0 victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Youth League.The 18-year-old midfielder converted a penalty to secure three important points for Barcelona in the competition’s second matchday. Having renewed his deal last week, Pe
  
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• Andoni Iraola offers injury update on Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo

  15-10-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola said Liverpool still have to “wait and see” if Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will be available for Saturday’s trip to Brentford in the Premier League. The trio all missed Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City on Sunday and were absent again for the 6-3 win over LASK in the Champions League in midweek. Iraola said on Thursday that it was too early to rule any of Szoboszlai, Isak or Gakpo out of contention and wanted to keep the “chan
  
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• Key Barcelona duo complete full training as they target return against Real Betis

  15-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Barcelona duo complete full training as they target return against Real BetisBarcelona could welcome back Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong for their upcoming clash against Real Betis after both players completed the full training session on Thursday.According to SPORT, the pair are pushing to return to action this weekend, giving Hansi Flick a potential boost as Barcelona prepare for their trip to Seville. Notably, at this stage, neither player’s availability is guaranteed, with the c
  
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• AZ Alkmaar looking to kickstart Europa League campaign following opening day defeat to Sunderland

  15-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AZ Alkmaar looking to kickstart Europa League campaign following opening day defeat to SunderlandAZ Alkmaar welcome Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheva to the Netherlands this evening in their second Europa League game of the season. The side lost 1-0 to Sunderland in England in their opening game but will fully expect to get their European campaign up and running at home to the Israeli side. AZ will face a Hapoel Beer Sheva who will not have any away fans in attendance after they were banned from th
  
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• Defensively sound Exeter need more goals - Taylor

  15-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exeter City players came together to celebrate winning at Shrewsbury Town last week - their first away victory since January[Shutterstock]Exeter City boss Matt Taylor says his side still has to improve their attacking output, despite their defensive strength.The Grecians have conceded just six goals in their opening 10 games in League Two - the joint-best record in the division with Walsall.It is also Exeter's second-best defensive record after 10 games in their history - one off the 1973-74 sea
  
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• Jose Mourinho wants more attacking options at Real Madrid despite reaching 500-goal milestone

  15-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho wants more attacking options at Real Madrid despite reaching 500-goal milestoneJose Mourinho wants Real Madrid to become even more dangerous in attack, despite reaching a significant milestone during their 4-3 victory over AS Roma.According to MARCA, it has come to light that Antonio Rudiger’s goal against Roma helped Mourinho’s Real Madrid reach 500 goals under his management. However, the achievement has not changed the Portuguese coach’s desire to add more
  
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• Man Utd a circus after Martinez comments - Keane

  15-10-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lisandro Martinez joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022 [PA Media]Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says the club are "like a circus" after defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the hierarchy.Martinez's comments came after Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, which stretched their winless streak to five games.The Argentina international criticised United for not strengthening the squad in the summer following qualification for the Champions League, s
  
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