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• Liverpool must learn from Richard Hughes' mistakes

  13-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool must learn from Richard Hughes' mistakesAlthough he only spent two full seasons at Liverpool, Richard Hughes oversaw some of the most historic moments in the club’s history.In the five transfer windows in which Hughes headed the recruitment team the Reds spent over £700 million, breaking the British transfer record twice in one window and adding three players for over £110 million.When you add a Premier League title win into the mix you would be forgiven for thinking
  
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• Enzo Maresca hits back at critics of Man City’s celebrations after Liverpool win: ‘Criticised for what?’

  13-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca has defended his Manchester City players after they were accused of over-celebrating victory against Liverpool when they had been found guilty of 114 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules by saying they did nothing wrong.City won their first match since an independent commission ruled they had benefited from more than £900m in disguised funding and after a verdict said they had sham sponsorship contracts.Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored second-
  
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• Hansi Flick sets new Barcelona record after dominant 3-0 win over Getafe

  13-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick sets new Barcelona record after dominant 3-0 win over GetafeBarcelona’s 3-0 victory over Getafe was another convincing display from Hansi Flick’s side, but the result also delivered a new milestone for the German manager. As such, Barça recorded their highest possession percentage in any match under Flick, highlighting the level of control they have established since his arrival.After 126 matches in charge, Flick has seen his team dominate opponents in almost
  
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• Mikel Arteta sends message to Bukayo Saka after recent performances

  13-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta sends message to Bukayo Saka after recent performancesMikel Arteta Raises Bukayo Saka Target as Arsenal Demand More GoalsArsenal want more from Bukayo Saka, and Mikel Arteta has made that point with unusual clarity. Three Premier League goals in six games is a decent return. It does not satisfy the manager.The message is simple. Saka should stop thinking in seasonal totals and start thinking in bursts, in moments, in matches. Arteta laid it out bluntly: “No, I think the number
  
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• Liverpool youngster grabs his first goal in dramatic fashion

  13-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youngster grabs his first goal in dramatic fashionIfeanyi Ndukwe’s first Levante goal highlights value of Liverpool loan spellFor a young player on loan, progress rarely follows a straight line. Ifeanyi Ndukwe’s first start for Levante offered a particularly dramatic illustration, beginning with a costly mistake and ending with a goal that rescued a point.The Liverpool teenager scored in a 3-3 draw with Sevilla at the Ciutat de Valencia on Monday night, his late interventio
  
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• Jamie Carragher avoids bankruptcy after settling unpaid tax bill

  13-10-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will not be made bankrupt after settling an unpaid tax bill with HM Revenue and Customs.Judge Nicholas Briggs dismissed a bankruptcy petition against the 48-year-old at the Insolvency and Companies Court on Tuesday after being told the debt had been paid. The petition was brought in August, but Kevin Hassan from HMRC, told the hearing in London that the outstanding amount had been settled. The bankruptcy petition concerned an unpaid tax bill owed to HMRC
  
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• Tresoldi’s father on Italy-Germany decision, potential Inter snub and Liverpool twist

  13-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tresoldi’s father on Italy-Germany decision, potential Inter snub and Liverpool twistNicolò Tresoldi’s father insists his son’s decision on whether to play for Italy or Germany won’t be ‘based on technical opportunity’ and admits the 22-year-old striker still dreams of joining Milan.Tresoldi is one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers and has already scored six goals in ten appearances for his club, Belgian side Club Brugge.Born in Italy, his
  
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• ¡Bombshell! Netflix secures exclusive rights to the 2030 World Cup 📺

  13-10-2026 13:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ¡Bombshell! Netflix secures exclusive rights to the 2030 World Cup 📺A broadcasting bombshell in the world of football. The streaming platform Netflix has secured exclusive broadcasting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup for Spain and Andorra. The announcement marks a historic shift in how football's biggest event is broadcast. For the first time, a streaming entertainment giant will broadcast an entire senior national-team World Cup live in Spain.The coverage will include all 104 ma
  
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• 📸 Top 10 home kits in the Champions League this season

  13-10-2026 13:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Top 10 home kits in the Champions League this seasonThe best-looking teams aren’t always the ones winning on the pitch… As Champions League Matchday 2 arrives, it’s time for a different battle: the battle of the kits! Here are our top 10 home kits of the season. Remember, taste is always up for debate!Sabah FCComoReal MadridNapoliViking FKBayernInter MilanPSGArsenalFC BarcelonaWhat about you—which Champions League club has your favourite home kit this season? T
  
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• A proper test awaits Manchester City against PSG

  13-10-2026 13:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A proper test awaits Manchester City against PSGManchester City have now won eight consecutive matches in all competitions following their 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Enzo Maresca’s side has had to win in a variety of ways to maintain their winning to start the 2026-27 season. They’ve had dominant and impressive wins over FC Porto, Crystal Palace, Norwich City and Liverpool. City have had to dig deep to beat Manchester United while being down to ten men at Old Traffo
  
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• Not so Royal Antwerp: The Great Old’s winless run is cause for concern

  13-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Not so Royal Antwerp: The Great Old’s winless run is cause for concernRoyal Antwerp aren’t looking so royal at the moment. The Great Old have lost five games on the bounce are, as a result, the worst team in the Belgian Pro League over their past five games. Marvin Compper’s side were humiliated away to Westerlo at the weekend as the home side won 5-1. Over these past fie games, Antwerp have scored just three goals while shipping 15 at the other end. Clearly something needs to
  
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• Juventus renew legal battle with Cristiano Ronaldo over unpaid wages

  13-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus renew legal battle with Cristiano Ronaldo over unpaid wagesJuventus have taken their legal battle with Cristiano Ronaldo to Italy’s Court of Cassation, challenging a ruling that ordered the club to pay the Portuguese forward €9.8m in outstanding wages.The dispute dates back to 2021, when Ronaldo left the Allianz Stadium to return to Manchester United. It centres on an agreement reached during the COVID-19 pandemic, under which Juventus reportedly committed to paying €19.
  
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• Real Madrid target’s five demands rejected by Manchester United

  13-10-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid target’s five demands rejected by Manchester UnitedReal Madrid are increasingly confident of winning the race for Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, with the 16-year-old’s future becoming a growing talking point ahead of a potentially decisive period in his development.The highly rated forward has attracted interest from several European giants, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but his demands and Manchester United’s efforts to retain him could prove cruc
  
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• Tribe in Jersey team for World Cup Challenge final round

  13-10-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Asa Tribe has not played for Jersey since July 2025 [Getty Images]Batter Asa Tribe has been named in Jersey's 14-man squad for the final round of the World Cup Challenge League A in Nairobi later this month.Tribe, 22, has not played for Jersey since their defeat against the Netherlands in July 2025 but has since become a regular for England Lions while playing county cricket for Glamorgan.However there is no place in the squad for all-rounder Nick Greenwood, who is currently playing his club cri
  
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• Rovers' Morsy praises 'brilliant' Montgomery

  13-10-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristi Montgomery has been ever-present for Blackburn so far this season [Shutterstock]Blackburn Rovers veteran Sam Morsy has praised the "massive improvement" in his young midfield partner Kristi Montgomery.Montgomery, 22, broke into the first team at the end of the 2024-25 season and after 23 games last term, has played in every game in the current campaign."He's come in, he's been brilliant, he's a great kid, he wants to listen, he wants to learn," Morsy told BBC Radio Lancashire."Week by wee
  
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• Ronald Araujo holds the key to Liverpool's transfer plans

  13-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ronald Araujo holds the key to Liverpool's transfer plansRonald Araujo has been one of Liverpool’s most promising players in the early weeks of Andoni Iraola’s tenure. The Uruguayan defender was a surprise arrival at Anfield in the summer, joining on loan from Barcelona where he was club captain.It didn’t take long for the 27-year-old to cement himself as a starter under Iraola, making the troubled right-back spot his own in recent weeks.The Reds reportedly hold an optional cla
  
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• How to watch Manchester City vs PSG live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  13-10-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City and PSG lock horns at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, as a mouthwatering UEFA Champions League clash promises to be a classic. City surged to a 3-0 victory at Liverpool on Sunday and have won eight games from eight under new manager Enzo Maresca this season. With Man City’s guilty verdict from an independent commission for breaching Premier League financial regulations, and their subsequent appeal, it has been an intense time off the pitch for City in recent weeks. But the
  
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• Bloom repeats faith in title ambition for Hearts

  13-10-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Bloom's investment and analytics network have been factors in Hearts' recent rise[Getty Images]Tony Bloom says he would be "really disappointed" if Hearts fail to win the Scottish Premiership by 2035.The Brighton chairman vowed to "disrupt the pattern of domination which has been in place for far too long" when completing the purchase of a 29% stake in the Edinburgh club.At the time, in June 2025, he also shared his ambition to achieve top spot within a decade.Hearts came so close to a firs
  
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• ‘Very lucky’ Olivier Giroud looks forward to returning to Arsenal with Lille

  13-10-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olivier Giroud has admitted that leaving Arsenal was one of the most difficult decisions of his career and that he is relishing the opportunity to return to the Emirates tonight with Lille in the Champions League. The Frenchman netted 105 times across nearly six years for Arsene Wenger’s Gunners, then leaving to join Chelsea in 2018 where he won the Champions League in 2021 before departing Stamford Bridge for AC Milan. This was followed by a brief stint in Major League Soccer for Los Ange
  
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• Gary Neville takes aim at Liverpool forward after Manchester City defeat

  13-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville takes aim at Liverpool forward after Manchester City defeatBradley Barcola Must Start Running at Defenders After Liverpool’s 3-0 Loss to Manchester CityLiverpool were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City and there was no hiding place for the forwards. With Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai unavailable, the door was open for Bradley Barcola to take responsibility. He did not. Neither did Florian Wirtz. That is the simple truth.Barcola arrived for £123m with a cle
  
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• Diego Simeone shares what he expects from Manchester United in Champions League clash

  13-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Simeone shares what he expects from Manchester United in Champions League clashAtletico Madrid vs Manchester United: Simeone Expects Aggressive Test in Champions LeagueManchester United head to Madrid with form, confidence and results all pointing the wrong way. Michael Carrick’s side have gone four matches without a win in all competitions and, more to the point, they have yet to win away from home this season. That is the problem now, not the noise around the club, not the speculat
  
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• Mourinho sticks to his Champions League tradition ahead of Real Madrid’s clash vs AS Roma

  13-10-2026 12:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho sticks to his Champions League tradition ahead of Real Madrid’s clash vs AS RomaReal Madrid are set to take on AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday in Italy. Having returned from the international break with a 1-0 win over Villarreal, Los Blancos will be eager to build on it and record their second win in Europe, after beating Inter Milan last month. Mourinho continues his traditionAnd, as reported by Diario AS, the Real Madrid squad trained at Valdebebas before
  
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• PODCAST | Matchday 5 review – Augsburg hold Bayern Munich, Cologne earn Rhine derby bragging rights, plus more

  13-10-2026 12:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PODCAST | Matchday 5 review – Augsburg hold Bayern Munich, Cologne earn Rhine derby bragging rights, plus moreWell, Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season didn’t disappoint, right? Augsburg held Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw after Robin Fellhauer gave Manuel Baum’s charges the lead after eight seconds. And in the Rhine derby, Said El Mala’s sumptuous effort secured a win for the Billy Goats against fierce rivals Borussia Monchengladbach, who remain rock-bottom of the B
  
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• Laporta insists Barcelona ‘play the best football in the world’, backs Lamine for Ballon d’Or

  13-10-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Laporta insists Barcelona ‘play the best football in the world’, backs Lamine for Ballon d’OrFC Barcelona president Joan Laporta addressed the media earlier today ahead of the team’s UEFA Champions League showdown against Galatasaray in Istanbul.The Blaugrana have been in unstoppable form so far this season, having won each of their nine matches in all competitions – eight in La Liga and one in the Champions League.Their current run is unmatched by any team in Europ
  
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• Were any current Man City players signed during charges period?

  13-10-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City captain Ruben Dias has made more than 250 club appearances since his arrival in 2020 [Getty Images]No member of Manchester City's current squad was signed during the period in which an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations.Those offences all came between 2009 and 2018. City have denied any wrongdoing and appealed against all of the charges against them.The club's longest-serving first-team pl
  
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• Official | Niko Kovač extends Borussia Dortmund contract until 2029 

  13-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Niko Kovač extends Borussia Dortmund contract until 2029 Borussia Dortmund have extended the contract of head coach Niko Kovač until 2029, in addition to his two assistant coaches: Robert Kovač and Filip Tapalovic.Lars Ricken, Managing Director of Sports, explained: “With Niko Kovač, we’ve been on a very good path since he took office a little over a year and a half ago. He has consistently developed the team and is highly regarded within our club.
  
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• Injured Arsenal star has been back in training for a week

  13-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Injured Arsenal star has been back in training for a weekMikel Arteta has confirmed that William Saliba has been back training individually for over a week, but he wouldn’t put a specific timeline on the defender’s return.Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesReports broke on Monday morning that William Saliba was involved in training at Arsenal’s London Colney training ground, though it was clarified that the centre-back is only taking part in individual sessions right now.Saliba
  
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• Real Madrid young midfielder could consider loan exit in January – report

  13-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid young midfielder could consider loan exit in January – reportOne of the biggest positives for Real Madrid from the last season was the breakthrough of young midfielder Thiago Pitarch.The 19-year-old La Fabrica prospect had been in the first-team dynamics since pre-season under Xabi Alonso, but finally got his senior debut under Alvaro Arbeloa at the turn of the year.From that moment on, Pitarch did not look back at all, gaining prominence in the team and even starting important
  
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• Report: Cardinale impressed by just two Milan players vs. Sassuolo, not Rabiot

  13-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Cardinale impressed by just two Milan players vs. Sassuolo, not RabiotAccording to La Gazzetta dello Sport, only Christian Pulisic and Diego Moreira impressed Gerry Cardinale during Milan’s 1-1 draw with Sassuolo, but the club owner was disappointed by the rest of the team, including Adrien Rabiot.Cardinale was in the stands at Mapei Stadium for Milan’s 1-1 draw against Sassuolo on Sunday, and Italian media reported his unhappiness the day after.REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITAL
  
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• Manchester United receive huge injury boost ahead of Atletico Madrid clash

  13-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United receive huge injury boost ahead of Atletico Madrid clashManchester United Handed Matthijs de Ligt Boost for Atletico Madrid TestManchester United have one clear positive ahead of their Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid, Matthijs de Ligt is back in the travelling squad. After close to a year out with a back problem, the Dutch defender is finally in position to rejoin the group for a serious European night.This does not mean he walks straight into Michael Carrick’s t
  
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