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• Liverpool vs Brighton facing postponement after latest update

  23-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool vs Brighton facing postponement after latest updateLiverpool vs Brighton in Doubt as Storm Boelo Threatens Anfield ClashLiverpool’s Premier League meeting with Brighton is suddenly about more than form, selection or points. According to This Is Anfield, Storm Boelo could put the entire fixture at risk, with serious concerns around safety at Anfield and across Merseyside.The key detail is simple enough. This is not about whether the pitch can cope. It is about whether people can get t
  
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• ‘Humiliation’ and ‘a lesson’ – RC Lens react to historic Champions League defeat

  05-11-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Humiliation’ and ‘a lesson’ – RC Lens react to historic Champions League defeatRC Lens’ defeat to Como 1907 in the UEFA Champions League (1-9) was one of epic proportions. Les Sang et Or, in the defeat to the Serie A side, became the first team to ever ship nine goals in a home game in the UCL. It was also the joint heaviest defeat in the tournament’s history alongside Real Madrid’s 8-0 win over Malmo in 2015 and Liverpool’s 8-0 win over Besiktas in 2007. The Lens crowd, known
  
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• Europa League: AZ Alkmaar vs. Juventus – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  05-11-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League: AZ Alkmaar vs. Juventus – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVJuventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners will face off against his brother, Peer, in the Bianconeri’s away Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar.It kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 GMT] at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, right after Milan- Ferencváros.GENOA, ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Juventus, looks on prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus FC at Stadio Luigi Fe
  
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• Marco Rose embraces Premier League life and jokes about Thomas Tuchel

  05-11-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marco Rose embraces Premier League life and jokes about Thomas TuchelFormer Bundesliga coach Marco Rose has spoken enthusiastically about his first months in English football. The 50-year-old, who previously coached Borussia Mönchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, and RB Leipzig, is currently enjoying an upturn in fortunes with AFC Bournemouth following a difficult start to the Premier League campaign.After failing to win any of their opening six league fixtures, Bournemouth have recently registere
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen predicted XI v Marseille: Facundo Medina to start against former side, Guéla Doué out

  05-11-2026 11:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen predicted XI v Marseille: Facundo Medina to start against former side, Guéla Doué outFacundo Medina will start against his former club when Bayer Leverkusen take on Olympique de Marseille in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. The Argentine will start at the heart of the Bundesliga side’s defence alongside captain Edmond Tapsoba. Former Toulouse FC manager Carles Martínez Novell will, however, have to contend with some big absentees. Former RC Strasbourg Alsace defend
  
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• Lyon predicted XI v Real Sociedad: Interim manager Jorge Maciel deals with depleted squad

  05-11-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon predicted XI v Real Sociedad: Interim manager Jorge Maciel deals with depleted squadOlympique Lyonnais head to face Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League without a permanent manager following Paulo Fonseca’s move to Sporting CP. Jorge Maciel has been placed in charge on an interim basis and he must contend with many high-profile absences tonight. Lyon are without a core of key players. Moussa Niakhaté, Tyler Morton, Pavel Sulc, Ernest Nuamah, Lois Openda, and Mohamed Ouédraogo are all
  
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• Niko Kovac sets 17-point-target after latest Borussia Dortmund Champions League win 

  05-11-2026 10:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Niko Kovac sets 17-point-target after latest Borussia Dortmund Champions League win Borussia Dortmund moved onto nine points after four Champions League league-phase matches with a 2-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday night. Fabio Silva and Konstantinos Karetsas scored for Niko Kovac’s side as BVB registered their third win in four European matches and strengthened their position in the race for a top-eight finish.Speaking to DAZN after the game, Kovac highlighted the difficulty Dortmund
  
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• Premier League Giants Circle For Russian Star

  05-11-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League Giants Circle For Russian StarMan Utd Track Aleksey Batrakov as Premier League Scouting Battle IntensifiesManchester United’s recruitment has too often felt like a contest between urgency and clarity, a search for immediate repair conducted at the expense of long-term design. That is why this latest development, credit to TEAMtalk, carries a certain intrigue. United were among the clubs represented in Istanbul this week as scouting interest gathered around Galatasaray’s Alekse
  
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• Andoni Iraola reveals the ‘main reason’ why Liverpool lost to Fenerbahce

  05-11-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola reveals the ‘main reason’ why Liverpool lost to FenerbahceLiverpool 2-3 Fenerbahce: Set-Piece Errors End Perfect Champions League StartLiverpool’s 100 per cent start in the Champions League is over, and there is no need to overcomplicate why. They were beaten 3-2 by Fenerbahce because they failed at the basics. Three set-pieces, three concessions, three warnings ignored.Andoni Iraola rotated after the weekend loss to Arsenal, making five changes and giving Bradley Barcola the
  
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• Europa League: Milan vs. Ferencvaros – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  05-11-2026 10:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League: Milan vs. Ferencvaros – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVMilan coach Ruben Amorim will rotate his squad for a Europa League game against Ferencváros, but Gonçalo Ramos and Adrien Rabiot are still expected to start.It kicks off at 18:45 CET [17:45 GMT] at the Stadio Meazza in San Siro, Milan.UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Ruben Amorim, AC Milan manager, looks on during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on October 25, 2026 in Udine, Italy
  
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• Marseille predicted XI v Bayer Leverkusen: Timothy Weah to start in more advanced role, Amine Harit rested

  05-11-2026 10:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille predicted XI v Bayer Leverkusen: Timothy Weah to start in more advanced role, Amine Harit restedTimothy Weah is expected to start and to captain Olympique de Marseille as they look to get their first points on the board in the UEFA Europa League when they visit Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday night. It is expected that Weah will start in a more advanced position on the right wing. So far this season, he has played at right-back. It is a move that allows for Amine Harit, out of the matchda
  
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• Toe problem rules out Exeter City captain Fitzwater

  05-11-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jack Fitzwater took over the Exeter City captaincy in the summer [Shutterstock]Exeter City will be without captain Jack Fitzwater for their FA Cup first-round tie at League One leaders Huddersfield Town.The 29-year-old has been an ever-present in the Grecians' side this season.But he will be missing after undergoing what manager Matt Taylor says is a "procedure on a toe injury".It is unclear how long the injury will keep the experienced central defender out for."He's our captain, our leader, our
  
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• Monaco predicted XI v Nordsjaelland: Folarin Balogun eligible and set to start

  05-11-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco predicted XI v Nordsjaelland: Folarin Balogun eligible and set to startFolarin Balogun was added to AS Monaco’s UEFA Conference League squad earlier this week at the expense of the injured Ansu Fati. The USMNT forward is set to set against FC Nordsjaelland on Thursday night. It has been a long road back to full fitness for Balogun, who returned from the FIFA World Cup with a knee injury. He is expected to play as a lone striker this evening. Takumi Minamino, also making his way back aft
  
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• How to watch Manchester United vs Aston Villa live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  05-11-2026 10:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United host Aston Villa on Sunday hoping to build from their incredible comeback win in midweek against Roma in the UEFA Champions League.Michael Carrick's side were without a win in nine games before surging back from 2-0 down in the second half to win 3-2. Carrick's side are still up against it in the Premier League but they played well in the first half at Chelsea last weekend before imploding in defeat in the second half. Aston Villa lost 3-0 at Barcelona in the Champions League i
  
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• Villarreal among clubs interested in Elversberg striker David Mokwa (22), Hoffenheim still possess buyback clause

  05-11-2026 10:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villarreal among clubs interested in Elversberg striker David Mokwa (22), Hoffenheim still possess buyback clauseSpanish La Liga outfit Villarreal have reportedly joined the list of clubs interested in SV Elversberg striker David Mokwa. According to French sporting publication L’Équipe, the 22-year-old has emerged as one of Villarreal’s preferred attacking reinforcements for the January transfer window.The Frenchman has attracted considerable attention following an impressive start to his f
  
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• Koundé still injured at Barcelona and likely to miss France duty

  05-11-2026 10:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Koundé still injured at Barcelona and likely to miss France dutyZinedine Zidane will likely have to do without a key player during the upcoming international break!In Barcelona, what was supposed to be a minor injury scare has turned into a major problem. After injuring his left ankle against Real Betis on October 17, Jules Koundé was expected to be out for just a week. The Catalan coaching staff even left the door open for a quick return in time for El Clásico. But as the days pass, the Fren
  
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• How to watch Sunderland vs Chelsea live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  05-11-2026 10:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bottom of the table Sunderland host top-four chasing Chelsea on Sunday, with the Black Cats in desperate need of a shock win. Regis Le Bris' side are struggling for confidence and have won just once in nine league games this season and lost 3-1 at new boys Coventry City last weekend. They're bottom of the league and struggling to juggle the demands of Europa League action. Chelsea beat Manchester United 2-0 as they bounced back from their loss at home to Spurs. Xabi Alonso is dealing with plenty
  
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• 'We deserved the win' - Peixoto

  05-11-2026 10:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto says his side were good value for their 2-1 win at Bristol City on Wednesday, even though they left it late to seal it.Substitute Sean Neave struck twice from close range in the final eight minutes to turn the game around for Wolves, who had trailed at the break to Scott Twine's stunning free-kick.Peixoto told BBC Radio WM: "Before we conceded the goal, we created a lot of chances to cross and too many people inside of the box took a lot of time to finish the play, to s
  
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• 'Sucker punch after hard work' - Skubala

  05-11-2026 10:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bristol City manager Michael Skubala says the Robins did not get the rewards for their hard work as they fell to a late defeat by Wolves at Ashton Gate on Wednesday.Skubala told BBC Radio Bristol: "We're really down and disappointed because when you get to 80 minutes you want to get something out of the game - you want to win the game and if not, get a draw."The sucker punch is we've got nothing out of the game against a good team but we put ourselves into situations at times which we didn't nee
  
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• Samuel Umtiti criticises Vinicius as former footballers question Real Madrid star’s decline: ‘I feel sorry for him’

  05-11-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Samuel Umtiti criticises Vinicius as former footballers question Real Madrid star’s decline: ‘I feel sorry for him’Samuel Umtiti has expressed serious concerns about Vinicius Jr.’s declining performances at Real Madrid, suggesting the Brazilian has struggled to recover from losing the 2024 Ballon d’Or to Rodri. The former Barcelona defender is among three prominent football figures, alongside Predrag Mijatovic and Jorge Valdano, who have questioned the winger’s current level followi
  
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• Official | Bayern Munich extend Harry Kane’s contract until 2029

  05-11-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Bayern Munich extend Harry Kane’s contract until 2029Bayern Munich have officially confirmed that Harry Kane has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping the England captain at the German record champions until June 30, 2029. The recent Ballon d’or winner’s previous agreement had been due to expire at the end of the current campaign.The announcement brings months of negotiations to a successful conclusion. Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund and Board Member for Spo
  
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• Here’s why Barcelona defender Jules Kounde’s return to action is taking longer than expected

  05-11-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Here’s why Barcelona defender Jules Kounde’s return to action is taking longer than expectedBarcelona are facing a major defensive setback, with Jules Kounde unlikely to recover in time for Sunday’s La Liga meeting with Atletico Madrid after his ankle injury proved more complicated than initially expected. The French defender suffered a sprain to his left ankle against Real Betis on October 17 and has since missed four consecutive matches, with his return now expected after the November i
  
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• Video: Furious Lucca confronts De Bruyne on the pitch as Napoli tension escalates

  05-11-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Furious Lucca confronts De Bruyne on the pitch as Napoli tension escalatesTension at Napoli is skyrocketing as Lorenzo Lucca openly confronted Kevin De Bruyne during last night’s loss against Porto: ‘Why are you speaking? F*** off!’Napoli crisis continued on Wednesday as the Partenopei suffered a 4-1 loss to Francesco Farioli’s Porto in Champions League Round 4.NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Lorenzo Lucca of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Torbjorn Heggem of Bologna FC dur
  
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• Dybala to undergo more tests, Gollini set for return

  05-11-2026 09:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala to undergo more tests, Gollini set for returnRoma wants to immediately erase the disappointment of their Champions League defeat at Manchester United (3-2) and focus on their undefeated league campaign. The Roman side will host Aquilani’s Sassuolo on Saturday at 8:45 PM, a team that is experiencing a poor record: four consecutive defeats against Frosinone, Como, Lazio, and Fiorentina. Ahead of the final match before the break, Gian Piero Gasperini hopes to recover at least one of the pl
  
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• Unai Emery Open To New Deal As Aston Villa Make Big Statement

  05-11-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unai Emery Open To New Deal As Aston Villa Make Big StatementUnai Emery Aston Villa Contract Talks Signal Stability and Serious AmbitionAston Villa have done the sensible thing. They have sat down with Unai Emery, looked at where the club is heading, and started mapping out what comes next. According to the Daily Mail, Emery is open to signing a new Aston Villa contract that could keep him at Villa Park for close to a decade. For a club trying to establish itself at the top end of English footba
  
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• Rafael Benitez confirms he could return to the Premier League

  05-11-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rafael Benitez confirms he could return to the Premier LeagueRafa Benitez Premier League Return Hinges on Finding the Right ProjectRafa Benitez wants back in. That is the story, and it is not difficult to understand why. English football still suits him, the Premier League still attracts him, and the rhythm of the competition clearly still grabs him.Speaking on talkSPORT Drive, Benitez made it clear that his current UEFA role has not dulled his appetite for the dugout. If anything, it has sharpe
  
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• AEK Athens manager praises Jose Mourinho after 2-3 loss to Real Madrid: ‘I have great admiration for him’

  05-11-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AEK Athens manager praises Jose Mourinho after 2-3 loss to Real Madrid: ‘I have great admiration for him’AEK Athens manager Marko Nikolic praised Jose Mourinho following his side’s 3-2 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. Despite the disappointment of Federico Valverde’s stoppage-time winner, Nikolic expressed his admiration for the Real Madrid manager and insisted his players had every reason to be proud of their performance.Speaking at his post-match press conference (h/t Mundo Dep
  
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• Hellberg reacts after Boro's defeat at Wrexham

  05-11-2026 09:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg spoke to BBC Radio Tees after his side's 2-0 defeat at Wrexham.For a written selection of his quotes, click here.Latest Middlesbrough news, analysis and fan views
  
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• How to watch Crystal Palace vs Liverpool live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  05-11-2026 09:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace host Liverpool on Sunday with both teams desperate for a victory. The Eagles are really struggling in the Premier League under new manager Pierre Sage, as they've lost three games in a row and sit in the relegation zone with pressure building on the Frenchman. Liverpool have been on the up generally but despite playing well at home against Arsenal last weekend they lost, then Andoni Iraola's side were 2-1 up late on at Fenerbahce in the Champions League in midweek but lost. How to
  
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• Barcelona not completely ruled out of race for 16-year-old talent despite Real Madrid agreement

  05-11-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not completely ruled out of race for 16-year-old talent despite Real Madrid agreementBarcelona have not completely abandoned their pursuit of Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel despite Real Madrid moving closer to securing his signature. According to SPORT, the 16-year-old forward’s future remains undecided because no contract has been signed with Los Blancos yet, leaving Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain hoping to change the situation.Real Madrid have reportedly
  
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