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• Liverpool's Wirtz problem - does he need to be dropped?

  13-10-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rayan Cherki has 16 more goal involvements than Florian Wirtz since moving to the Premier League [Getty Images]At the end of the 2024-25 season, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot flew to the south of France to honour talks with Rayan Cherki. Cherki was on Liverpool's shortlist in their hunt for an attacking midfielder but the main target was Florian Wirtz - who was also wanted by Bayern Munich and Manchester City.Once Wirtz said his preference was to move to Anfield and join the then-Premier League
  
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• Today’s Papers: Serie A sides’ Champions League shambles as Real stun Roma

  15-10-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers: Serie A sides’ Champions League shambles as Real stun RomaLa Gazzetta dello Sport‘Scempions’: The pink paper plays on scempio, meaning shambles, as it notes that four defeats from four Italian sides in a single Champions League round had never happened before. Roma went from 3-1 up to a 4-3 defeat, with Real Madrid turning it all around in eight minutes. Gasperini lost Koné and Dybala to injury, while Mourinho admits the Giallorossi “were supe
  
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• Three players who share a special bond with Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, including two Bayern veterans

  15-10-2026 10:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three players who share a special bond with Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, including two Bayern veteransHansi Flick’s ability to build strong relationships with his players has become an important part of his success at Barcelona. In fact, according to SPORT, the German coach has developed a particularly close connection with three footballers he has worked with during his career, namely Raphinha, Manuel Neuer and Alphonso Davies.Since arriving at Barcelona, Flick has earned the trust of
  
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• Barcola? Villa? PSG? Who stood out as record goals scored in the Champions League?

  15-10-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All the Champions League reaction after a record-breaking 78 goals are scored across 18 matches on Matchday 2 - results & highlightsParis Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4-2 in a chaotic game at the EtihadEarlier, Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick for Liverpool in a 6-3 win at LASK in AustriaAston Villa hammered Fenerbahce 6-0 - their first home win of the seasonThere were at least three goals in all-but-one of the other games on Wednesday - including a 4-3 win for Real Madrid at RomaWho
  
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• One selection decision against the very best for Manchester City seems obvious after City’s defeat to PSG

  15-10-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  One selection decision against the very best for Manchester City seems obvious after City’s defeat to PSGEnzo Maresca started Abdukodir Khusanov at right-back in his team’s 4-2 defeat to PSG last night. Matheus Nunes started on the bench for last night’s Champions League league phase fixture at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City were torn apart by PSG at the Etihad Stadium in the opening 45 minutes. At halftime, Enzo Maresca brought on Matheus Nunes, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Iliman
  
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• Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior learns punishment after hair-pulling incident

  15-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior learns punishment after hair-pulling incidentVinicius Junior finally reached an agreement with Real Madrid to renew his contract during the last summer, thus bringing to a successful end his prolonged negotiations with the club. This renewal was expected to bring the Brazilian forward back to his best level after underwhelming with his performances in the last two seasons.However, this has not really turned out to be the case, as Vinicius continues to struggle to
  
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• Leicester Tigers back row Williams signs new deal

  15-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Williams is a product of Leicester's academy system [Getty Images]Leicester Tigers back row Samuel Williams has signed a new contract with the Prem club.The 21-year-old, a product of Tigers' academy, made his senior debut in the Prem Rugby Cup in November 2024.In a breakthrough 2025-26 campaign he played 10 times, including five league appearances."I've been at this club a long time, and this is still the place to be for my development and enjoying the game," Williams told the club's website."Pl
  
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• Incredible news! English sensation confirms he's coming back to Liverpool

  15-10-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incredible news! English sensation confirms he's coming back to LiverpoolThere's been an exciting update at Liverpool, an English sensation is on his way back. Andoni Iraola's time at Anfield has been off to a difficult start. It's been a very arduous beginning with Iraola having to grapple with the fact that not everyone of his wishes came true on the transfer front.The Spaniard wanted an extra midfielder after Curtis Jones departed, but none were forthcoming with Liverpool's recruitment team p
  
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• How to watch Leeds United vs Manchester United live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  15-10-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Beleaguered Manchester United head to fierce rivals Leeds United on Sunday, as the pressure continues to build on Michael Carrick and those above him. After their poor display, and defeat, at Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League in midweek, United center back Lisandro Martinez hit out at sporting director Jason Wilcox and the hierarchy about how they've built the squad. After just two wins from their first nine games of the season, all is not well in the red half of Manchester. Across th
  
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• Three late corners rescue Real Madrid in chaotic Roma thriller

  15-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three late corners rescue Real Madrid in chaotic Roma thrillerReal Madrid overturned a 3-1 deficit to beat Roma 4-3 in the Champions League, scoring three goals stemming from corners in the final six minutes. The Guardian’s match report described a late turnaround that left Roma stunned and gave José Mourinho a memorable, if chaotic, return to his former club.Real Madrid turn 3-1 deficit into 4-3 winMarten de Roon put Roma ahead before Kylian Mbappé levelled on his 100th Cham
  
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• Mourinho rules out January loan exit for fringe youngster after Real Madrid heroics: ‘Mark my words again…’

  15-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho rules out January loan exit for fringe youngster after Real Madrid heroics: ‘Mark my words again…’Jose Mourinho has made his position on Endrick’s future at Real Madrid clear, insisting that the Brazilian forward will not be allowed to leave on loan in January despite his limited playing time this season.The 20-year-old delivered a decisive performance in Real Madrid’s dramatic 4-3 Champions League victory over AS Roma, helping turn a 1-3 deficit into a re
  
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• AS Monaco’s Eric Dier sustains muscle injury

  15-10-2026 09:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Monaco’s Eric Dier sustains muscle injuryAS Monaco defender Eric Dier (32) has sustained a muscle injury, Filipe Luís has confirmed. Awaiting further tests, he is out of Thursday evening’s game against CSKA Sofia in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The former Tottenham Hotspur player has enjoyed a revival this season. He was frequently injured last season and so struggled to get into a rhythm. CEO Thiago Scuro hypothesised that he could leave over the summer, however, he
  
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• Football regulator gives timeline for Manchester City appeal decision

  15-10-2026 09:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Football regulator gives timeline for Manchester City appeal decisionDavid Kogan has given the clearest indication yet of when Manchester City’s appeal could be resolved, as the long-running Premier League case moves towards its next major stage.Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty ImagesManchester City’s appeal against findings that they breached more than 100 Premier League rules could be resolved early next year, according to Independent Football Regulator chairman David Kogan.Kogan sa
  
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• Manchester United keeping an eye on Newcastle United summer signing

  15-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United keeping an eye on Newcastle United summer signingMan United and Arsenal Eye £43m Newcastle Winger Bazoumana TouréManchester United and Arsenal are reportedly maintaining their interest in Newcastle United winger Bazoumana Touré, with the 20-year-old already emerging as one of the Premier League’s more intriguing young attacking prospects.According to an exclusive report from CaughtOffside journalist Ahad Shaukat, both clubs have continued monitoring th
  
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• Crystal Palace predicted XI v Lyon: Jean-Philippe Mateta remains sidelined, Dean Henderson out

  15-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace predicted XI v Lyon: Jean-Philippe Mateta remains sidelined, Dean Henderson outDespite recently returning to first-team training, Jean-Philippe Mateta remains sidelined. He will not take part in Crystal Palace’s UEFA Europa League encounter against Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday night. The France international has been contending with a muscular injury since the start of the season. It has meant that his minutes have been severely limited. The game will mark Pierre Sage&rsqu
  
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• Gasperini claims Roma were far superior to Real Madrid despite 4-3 defeat: ‘They were outclassed in everything’

  15-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini claims Roma were far superior to Real Madrid despite 4-3 defeat: ‘They were outclassed in everything’AS Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has questioned Real Madrid’s overall performance despite their dramatic 4-3 Champions League victory, insisting that his side was superior for much of the contest.Real Madrid scored three goals in the final seven minutes to overturn a 1-3 deficit, leaving Roma stunned after appearing to have secured the three points.Speaking after t
  
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• Tyler, The Creator's touch: Barça's El Clásico shirt revealed 📸

  15-10-2026 09:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler, The Creator's touch: Barça's El Clásico shirt revealed 📸FC Barcelona and Spotify have once again joined forces with the music industry for one of the biggest fixtures on the calendar. This time, the Blaugrana shirt will feature the signature and distinctive branding of acclaimed American rapper and designer Tyler, The Creator during the upcoming clash with Real Madrid.The initiative is part of the strategic partnership between the Catalan club and the audio streaming
  
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• Jose Mourinho talks Gasperini, RFEF, Vinicius, Endrick after Roma 3-4 Real Madrid

  15-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho talks Gasperini, RFEF, Vinicius, Endrick after Roma 3-4 Real MadridReal Madrid returned to their favorite competition, the UEFA Champions League, in quite a difficult context, after suffering the demoralizing defeat to Atletico Madrid and the hard-fought, controversial win over Villarreal. The Merengues faced the Italian side AS Roma in their second League Phase game, and snatched a 3-4 comeback win in the very final moments of the game.Jose Mourinho did not address the press after
  
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• Coach confirms Liverpool have signed 'one of the best' in the world

  15-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coach confirms Liverpool have signed 'one of the best' in the worldLiverpool have signed one of the best in the world, and this is really exciting. Julian Ward has become the latest to spearhead the difficult role of balancing the Reds' recruitment. Ward replaces Richard Hughes, who while signing a lot of exciting players, didn't make Liverpool a stronger team.Ward also arrives on the back of a previous stint doing this exact same role between 2022 and 2023.Back then, Ward resigned and left his
  
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• The Portuguese second-tier team hosting Sunderland in Europe

  15-10-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portuguese second-tier side Torreense have not played top-flight football since the 1991-92 campaign, but are making their debut in the Europa League this season [Getty Images]S.C.U Torreense's league fixtures this season include meetings with the 'B' teams of Sporting, Benfica and Porto.But the Portuguese second division club, located 35 miles north of Lisbon, are in this season's Europa League after stunning giants Sporting to win the Taca de Portugal in May."This is a landmark moment," Andre
  
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• Stoke still feeling confident, says defender Wilmot

  15-10-2026 09:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stoke defender Ben Wilmot coped well with Championship top scorer Will Lankshear for most of the night against Middlesbrough [Shutterstock]Stoke City defender Ben Wilmot is confident the Potters can bounce straight back from suffering their first defeat in almost two months.After starting the season with three straight Championship losses, Mark Robins' men had responded superbly with a run of 16 points out of a possible 18.Middlesbrough's injury-time winner at the Bet365 Stadium on Tuesday broug
  
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• ‘You want to kill a player’ – Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho blasts Spanish FA over Vinicius Junior ban timing

  15-10-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘You want to kill a player’ – Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho blasts Spanish FA over Vinicius Junior ban timingJose Mourinho launched a blistering attack against the Spanish FA after learning of Vinicius Junior’s ban just hours before Real Madrid’s Champions League game at Roma.Vinicius received a four-match domestic suspension after his red card during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Villarreal.The disciplinary committee’s ruling means he will now miss the Cl
  
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• Vinicius addresses Real Madrid struggles, suspension and Bernabeu boos after win over Roma: ‘Defend players who stand out’

  15-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius addresses Real Madrid struggles, suspension and Bernabeu boos after win over Roma: ‘Defend players who stand out’Vinicius Jr. has addressed the controversy surrounding his four-match La Liga suspension, his difficult performance against AS Roma and the criticism he has faced from Real Madrid fans.The Brazilian was under scrutiny before Madrid’s 4-3 Champions League victory over Roma after learning that he would miss four league matches. His evening then took anoth
  
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• Manchester United and Chelsea cool interest in veteran Barcelona star – report

  15-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United and Chelsea cool interest in veteran Barcelona star – reportFrenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona has become increasingly uncertain, with Manchester United and Chelsea cooling their interest in signing the Dutch midfielder ahead of the winter transfer window.According to SPORT, both Premier League clubs have reconsidered their plans amid concerns over De Jong’s recent injury problems and doubts about his ability to maintain consistent fitness. The situati
  
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• Manager Pleased With Impact Of Two Liverpool Stars

  15-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manager Pleased With Impact Of Two Liverpool StarsBradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz Drive Liverpool to Thrilling 6-3 Champions League VictoryLiverpool’s 6-3 win over LASK carried the sort of scoreline that can obscure as much as it reveals. On paper, it looks like chaos. In practice, it was control for long stretches, pressure applied with precision, and a forward line that found both rhythm and ruthlessness. By the time the game opened up in the final third, the contest had long since bee
  
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• Napoli back McTominay to stay amid Real links - gossip

  15-10-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott McTominay has two years of his current Napoli contract still to run [Getty Images]Napoli believe Scott McTominay wants to extend his contract despite reports of Real Madrid interest, while Duncan Ferguson is linked with the manager's job with Glentoran.Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has revealed that talks for Scott McTominay to extend his contract are ongoing and he believes the 29-year-old Scotland midfielder wants to stay despite reports of interest from Real Madrid (TalkSport)
  
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• Real Madrid’s MVP defends Vinicius and explains his role in comeback win vs Roma: ‘What they are doing to him is unbelievable’

  15-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s MVP defends Vinicius and explains his role in comeback win vs Roma: ‘What they are doing to him is unbelievable’Endrick has delivered a passionate defence of Vinicius Jr. after a four-match suspension for the Brazilian winger sparked controversy, insisting that his teammate is being unfairly targeted.Speaking to Movistar Plus+ after Real Madrid’s dramatic 4-3 Champions League victory over AS Roma, Endrick criticised the punishment handed to Vinicius followin
  
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• Barcelona’s €22m signing is proving to be Flick’s perfect super-sub after Galatasaray masterclass

  15-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s €22m signing is proving to be Flick’s perfect super-sub after Galatasaray masterclassBarcelona’s summer recruitment is already paying dividends, with Karim Adeyemi emerging as one of Hansi Flick’s most effective attacking options despite starting only a handful of matches.The German forward made another decisive contribution in Barcelona’s 4-1 victory over Galatasaray, coming off the bench in the 60th minute before scoring a superb goal to complete
  
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• Gareth Southgate ‘didn’t enjoy the wins’ towards end of England tenure

  15-10-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former England manager Gareth Southgate admitted that he ‘didn’t enjoy the wins’ towards the end of his time in charge of the national team.Southgate, who has been out of work since stepping down as England boss following the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, has spent time away from the sport and ‘doesn’t see’ himself returning to management with a Premier League club.He has not managed at club level since spending three years with Middlesbrough from 2006 and
  
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• 🥐 Vinicius punishment, Champions League hangover: Thursday’s 5️⃣ stories

  15-10-2026 08:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Vinicius punishment, Champions League hangover: Thursday’s 5️⃣ storiesReal Madrid experienced a day of mixed fortunes. They staged an epic Champions League comeback against Roma after trailing 3-1 in the 82nd minute, inspired by late substitutions. However, their joy was overshadowed by a four-match ban handed to Vinicius Júnior, who will miss El Clásico. Real Madrid's epic comebackReal Madrid once again summoned their traditional European magic at Rome
  
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