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• Liverpool set to replace faltering star in January

  13-10-2026 08:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool set to replace faltering star in JanuaryLiverpool’s start to life under Andoni Iraola has been somewhat disappointing. The Reds find themselves in ninth place after six games, behind Everton, Leeds and Hull City, having only won twice in the league so far.Although Iraola’s side have struggled to find consistency anywhere on the pitch, one of the most frustrating positions has been right-back.With Conor Bradley still sidelined by an injury he picked up in January, and Jeremi
  
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• Team News: Eight Liverpool stars could miss LASK clash

  13-10-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team News: Eight Liverpool stars could miss LASK clashLiverpool Team News: Eight Players Could Miss Champions League Trip to LASKLiverpool face a potentially difficult selection headache ahead of their Champions League trip to LASK, with eight players either unavailable, injured or ineligible for Wednesday’s encounter in Austria. Andoni Iraola’s side need a response following their disappointing defeat to Manchester City, although mounting fitness concerns could complicate preparatio
  
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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 face ultimate Champions League test as PSG arrive after Liverpool statement win

  13-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City face ultimate Champions League test as PSG arrive after Liverpool statement winManchester City welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday for a Champions League showdown that promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the league phase.Both clubs enter the contest with ambitions of conquering Europe, although City will have to overcome the reigning champions to maintain their perfect start to the season.Enzo Maresca’s side strengthened their credentials with
  
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• Real Madrid confident of finalising the signing of Barcelona target – report

  13-10-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid confident of finalising the signing of Barcelona target – reportThe race for JJ Gabriel has been one of the defining sagas of the past few months, and it is now entering its decisive phase.Regarded as one of the most gifted teenagers to emerge from Manchester United’s academy in years, Gabriel has made it clear he intends to leave Old Trafford, with Barcelona among the clubs chasing his signature.However, it appears Barcelona may end up missing out on the race to sign the
  
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• Malen on Bellingham reunion and Como red card: ‘One of the most stressful experiences’

  13-10-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen on Bellingham reunion and Como red card: ‘One of the most stressful experiences’Donyell Malen admits that watching his teammate play against Como after receiving a red card was ‘one of the most stressful experiences’ but is happy to reunite with Jude Bellingham during Roma-Real Madrid tomorrow: ‘ I know him very well.’Roma star Malen joined his coach Gian Piero Gasperini for a pre-match press conference on Tuesday, the eve of a Champions League match aga
  
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• Ken Friar, Arsenal life president and one of club’s most important figures, dies aged 92

  13-10-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal have paid homage to their life president Ken Friar, who has died aged 92.Born in Islington in August 1934, Friar’s association with the club started in 1945 as an 11-year-old messenger following a chance meeting with manager George Allison.He was appointed club secretary in 1973 and managing director in 1983, playing a key role in the Gunners’ move from Highbury to Emirates Stadium.Friar served on the board until 2020, when he stepped down as executive director to become life
  
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• FEATURE | Is St. Pauli’s Abdoulie Ceesay the 2. Bundesliga’s most efficient striker?

  13-10-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FEATURE | Is St. Pauli’s Abdoulie Ceesay the 2. Bundesliga’s most efficient striker?St. Pauli’s Abdoulie Ceesay is a unique player to watch. While some of his actions may appear sporadic, it is clear that his talent is still raw, but he is developing into a very efficient striker. In St. Pauli’s 2. Bundesliga victory over Karlsruhe, the 22-year-old only registered one shot, but it was enough to get his name on the scoreboard.His goal helped St. Pauli win the game, marking
  
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• Champions League Preview | Can Borussia Dortmund return to winning ways in Norway?

  13-10-2026 15:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League Preview | Can Borussia Dortmund return to winning ways in Norway?Following Niko Kovač’s contract extension until 2029, Borussia Dortmund will look to secure successive UEFA Champions League victories when they face Bodø/Glimt in Norway on Wednesday night.Before the late 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen, BVB had won all their league games – including wins in the DFB Pokal against HEBC Hamburg, and Champions League against Villarreal. The strong start to the
  
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• Gasperini opens up about Endrick and Real Madrid transfer request

  13-10-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini opens up about Endrick and Real Madrid transfer requestDuring his pre-match press conference on the eve of a Champions League match against Real Madrid, Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini said he wouldn’t ask about the Merengues’ striker Endrick, who has been linked with a move to the Stadio Olimpico in the January window.Roma host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday in the second round of the league phase of the Champions League.ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: G
  
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• 'Criticised for what?' - Maresca defends celebrations

  13-10-2026 15:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has reacted to criticism of his team's celebrations after their victory at Liverpool by saying: "What do you want us to do?"Sunday's match at Anfield was City's first game after an independent commission found the club guilty of charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial rules.After the 3-0 win, Erling Haaland looked close to tears in front of City's fans - which included his father Alf-Inge - while Maresca pumped his fists in jubilation."Cri
  
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• Real Madrid megastar nears major UEFA Champions League milestone ahead of AS Roma showdown

  13-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid megastar nears major UEFA Champions League milestone ahead of AS Roma showdownKylian Mbappe is set to reach a major milestone for Real Madrid when they face AS Roma tomorrow, with the French forward preparing to make his 100th Champions League appearance. The occasion offers him an opportunity to put the noise surrounding the international break behind him and return to what he does best: scoring goals.Mbappe enters the fixture having already established himself among the compet
  
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• Arsenal confirm passing of Ken Friar at 92

  13-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal confirm passing of Ken Friar at 92Arsenal have confirmed the passing of former board member and club secretary Ken Friar, at the age of 92.Photo by Clive Mason/Getty ImagesArsenal confirmed early on Tuesday afternoon that their former managing director Ken Friar has died.Friar began working for Arsenal on a part-time basis all the way back in 1946, steadily rising through the ranks to take on that managing director role in 1983.Friar held that role until the year 2000, before serving on
  
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• Former Dutch star warns De Jong about competition in Barcelona midfield: ‘There’s going to be a real battle’

  13-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Dutch star warns De Jong about competition in Barcelona midfield: ‘There’s going to be a real battle’Frenkie de Jong has been one of Barcelona’s biggest absentees due to injury in these early parts of the campaign.The midfielder had picked up an injury during the World Cup and has been out since. However, he is currently in the final phase of his recovery and could soon return to action.But, as De Jong looks to soon return to the pitch, he has been warned about com
  
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• LASK suffer injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash

  13-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LASK suffer injury blow ahead of Liverpool clashLASK vs Liverpool: Moses Usor injury doubt adds to Champions League selection concernsLiverpool’s trip to LASK offers an opportunity to move on from domestic disappointment, but preparations on both sides are being shaped by the players who may be missing.Moses Usor is a major doubt for Wednesday’s Champions League meeting after suffering a shoulder injury during LASK’s 2-0 home defeat to Rapid Vienna. His potential absence would
  
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• Chelsea make stance clear on Alex Scott transfer move amid Bournemouth contract talks

  13-10-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea make stance clear on Alex Scott transfer move amid Bournemouth contract talksChelsea Transfer Latest: Alex Scott Deal Gains Momentum as Bournemouth Hold Firm on £100m ValuationChelsea are pushing hard in the market once again, and the latest indication is that Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has emerged as a leading target for January. According to TeamTalk, Chelsea are growing in confidence that a deal can be struck for the England international, even if the price is likely to t
  
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• Malen’s one-match suspension vs Genoa confirmed

  13-10-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen’s one-match suspension vs Genoa confirmedTwo days after Como-Roma, the decision regarding Donyell Malen has been made. The Dutch striker was sent off in the 53rd minute of the match at the Sinigaglia stadium for a foul on Kaiki; his one-match suspension has now been confirmed.This decision will him to play in Serie A’s matchday eight. The player will therefore miss the next league match against Genoa, scheduled for Saturday, October 17th at 8:45 PM at the Stadio Olimpico. He wi
  
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• Manchester United legend reveals he had a chance to join Real Madrid: ‘Would have been nice’

  13-10-2026 14:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United legend reveals he had a chance to join Real Madrid: ‘Would have been nice’Real Madrid, over the years, has evolved into a club of legends and has always ensured it keeps some of, if not most, of the sport’s biggest names at any given time.In that sense, most of the top players in the world have at least been closely linked with Real Madrid at some point in their careers, if not represented the club directly.Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia, in a recen
  
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• Giroud admits how he feels about returning to face Arsenal

  13-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Giroud admits how he feels about returning to face ArsenalOlivier Giroud is looking forward to playing against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, particularly as he’s expecting it to be his final season as a player.Photo by Franco Arland/Getty ImagesOlivier Giroud is set to play a somewhat unexpected match against former club Arsenal on Tuesday night, travelling back to his old club for a Champions League clash with Lille.Giroud obviously spent nine years in London, first with Ars
  
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• Gasperini previews Roma-Real Madrid

  13-10-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini previews Roma-Real MadridThe Olimpico is ready for a night of passion and great football. Roma and Real Madrid are ready to battle it out, and the setting will be one of unforgettable evenings, with the Champions League theme music ready to resound in the capital after a seven-year wait. Speaking at a press conference from the Fulvio Bernardini sports center in Trigoria, Gian Piero Gasperini presented the match against Mourinho’s Los Blancos: “It’s a good moment for u
  
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• Exclusive: Barcelona make informal enquiry for 21-year-old Galatasaray talent

  13-10-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Barcelona make informal enquiry for 21-year-old Galatasaray talentBarcelona have made an informal enquiry about Galatasaray midfielder Aleksey Batrakov, Barça Universal can exclusively reveal, with the club assessing the 21-year-old ahead of their Champions League meeting with the Turkish side.However, it is crucial to note that the interest for now remains at a preliminary stage. Barcelona believe they are already well covered in attacking midfield and have not taken conc
  
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• Malen looks back on Como red card: “I didn’t mean to hurt anyone.”

  13-10-2026 14:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen looks back on Como red card: “I didn’t mean to hurt anyone.”Donyell Malen’s performance against Como was marred by a red card that will force him to miss the next league match, but the Dutchman will be back in the Champions League. The number 14 will lead the attack tomorrow, October 14th, at the Olimpico against Real Madrid, and will look to do what he does best: score. The Dutchman spoke at a press conference alongside Gian Piero Gasperini on the eve of the Europe
  
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• Gasperini: I admire one thing about Mourinho, but Roma fans will ‘support’ their team

  13-10-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: I admire one thing about Mourinho, but Roma fans will ‘support’ their teamRoma coach Gian Piero Gasperini says the Giallorossi fans will support the team despite the predictable warm welcome for José Mourinho, and he adds that he admires the Portuguese’s ability to ‘persuade clubs to buy extraordinary players.’Roma and Real Madrid meet at the Stadio Olimpico in the Italian capital tomorrow for the second round of the Champions League league phase.T
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face AS Roma | UEFA Champions League

  13-10-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face AS Roma | UEFA Champions LeagueReal Madrid are back in UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday as they take on Jose Mourinho’s former club AS Roma away at Stadio Olimpico in Italy.Heading into the game on the back of a 1-0 win over Villarreal in La Liga, Los Blancos will be intent on bagging all three points in Rome.Ahead of the trip, manager Mourinho has released the squad list of players who will be at his disposal for the game against the Gial
  
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• Huijsen, the big name back for Madrid against Roma: squad list 📋

  13-10-2026 14:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huijsen, the big name back for Madrid against Roma: squad list 📋Real Madrid are already on their way to Italy for matchday two of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Los Blancos face AS Roma in a challenging setting, with significant changes to the travelling squad led by José Mourinho. The big news in the squad list is the return of centre-back Dean Huijsen. The young defender rejoins the defensive unit after recovering from his fitness issues, bringing fresh energy and more
  
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• Why are some football shin pads so small?

  13-10-2026 14:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool striker Lewis Koumas (second from left) sported low socks and small shinpads on his full Premier League debut at Anfield [Getty Images]Liverpool's Lewis Koumas made his full Premier League debut against Manchester City on Sunday.While doing so, he sported some very low socks over what appeared to be a very small shin pad.Last season, images of Burnley's Marcus Edwards went viral after the 27-year-old was seen wearing barely visible shin pads during a Premier League match against West H
  
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• Galatasaray star Mario Lemina’s comments on Lamine Yamal resurface before Barcelona clash: ‘Who is he?’

  13-10-2026 14:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray star Mario Lemina’s comments on Lamine Yamal resurface before Barcelona clash: ‘Who is he?’Barcelona’s Champions League meeting with Galatasaray has gained an unexpected talking point ahead of kick-off, with midfielder Mario Lemina facing renewed attention over past comments about Lamine Yamal.The Gabon international’s remarks have resurfaced on social media just hours before the sides meet in Istanbul, attracting criticism from some Barcelona supporters
  
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• Atleti will mourn the death of Koke's mother tonight ⚫️

  13-10-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atleti will mourn the death of Koke's mother tonight ⚫️Atlético de Madrid have officially announced that a minute's silence will be observed at tonight's match against Manchester United in memory of the mother of their captain, Koke Resurrección, who passed away in recent hours. The tragic news has deeply shocked everyone at the club. The club, coaching staff and squad have immediately rallied around their captain at this difficult time in his personal life.The Madrid
  
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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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