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• Man City bananas 'brought fun back', says Varadi

  12-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were relegated twice and promoted twice during the 1980s [Getty Images]Former Manchester City striker Imre Varadi said it was "brilliant to see" the club's fans waving inflatable bananas at Anfield on Sunday and feels it "brought a lot of fun back".Varadi was nicknamed 'Imre Banana' by City fans during his two-year spell with the club in the late 1980s and they began taking inflatable bananas to games when they played in the old Second Division.The craze continued into the early
  
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• José Mourinho: Villarreal's referee? One minute tells you all you need

  13-10-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  José Mourinho: Villarreal's referee? One minute tells you all you needJosé Mourinho speaks at a press conference ahead of the match against Roma, having not spoken after the game against Villarreal.
  The coach's comments...Roma"We have to play very well. We've drawn the two strongest teams in Italy in our first two matches. In the first, we managed to take all three points without three players who were suspended from last season, and now we face Roma, a strong team motivated by pla
  
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• Football regulator chair vows to quit if there is political interference in Man City case

  13-10-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The head of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has declared he will resign if political interference compromises any potential probe into Manchester City.An independent commission previously ruled that the club deliberately set out to bypass Premier League financial regulations over a nine-season period.While City have lodged an appeal against that decision, an upheld verdict could trigger action from the IFR, which holds the authority to mandate that owners sell their stakes in severe ins
  
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• Emery confirms Ruggeri injury blow for Italy and Aston Villa

  13-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Emery confirms Ruggeri injury blow for Italy and Aston VillaAston Villa head coach Unai Emery has confirmed that Matteo Ruggeri will be unavailable for ‘more than one month’ with a hamstring injury, which means that he is expected to miss out on Roberto Mancini’s next Italy national team squad.Ruggeri out for ‘more than one month’, Emery confirmsThe former Atalanta wing-back suffered an injury to his hamstring during Aston Villa’s 2-2 draw against Michael Kayo
  
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• Tchouameni talks Mourinho, Mbappe, Ballon d’Or, Diomande, referees ahead of AS Roma vs Real Madrid

  13-10-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tchouameni talks Mourinho, Mbappe, Ballon d’Or, Diomande, referees ahead of AS Roma vs Real MadridReal Madrid are already in Italy as they take on AS Roma in the second round of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League at Stadio Olimpico.The Merengues started their European campaign with a victory against another Italian club, beating Inter Milan 2-1 at home, and will be eager to add three more points on Wednesday night against the Giallorossi.Real Madrid head into the game on the bac
  
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• Arteta addresses possible new position for Dowman

  13-10-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta addresses possible new position for DowmanMikel Arteta has suggested that Max Dowman could play in a new position in the future, but he’ll primarily be used on the right wing or as an attacking midfielder for now.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesMax Dowman has played a couple of different positions for the Arsenal first-team so far, largely just reacting to whatever Mikel Arteta has needed from him.That’s meant some time on the right-hand side, and some appearances in midfie
  
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• Andoni Iraola's biggest problem at Liverpool is now clear

  13-10-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola's biggest problem at Liverpool is now clear The first weeks of Andoni Iraola’s reign as Liverpool manager have been tough. Even before the Spaniard walked through the door several first-team regulars were facing long-term injuries, including Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley who are both still sidelined.Things appeared to be trending in a positive direction before the international break, but the last few weeks may have somewhat derailed Liverpool’s start to the season.Ale
  
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• Soucek extends West Ham contract

  13-10-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tomas Soucek joined West Ham from Slavia Prague in July 2020 [Getty Images]West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek has signed a new contract with the Championship club, which will run until the summer of 2028.The Czech Republic international, 31, has made 285 appearances for the Hammers since joining in January 2020, scoring 47 goals.He was part of the team which won the Uefa Europa Conference League in 2023."West Ham United means a lot to me. I've been here half my football life, seven years, a
  
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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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• Champions League returns with Man Utd, Barcelona and Arsenal in action

  13-10-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League returns with Man Utd, Barcelona and Arsenal in actionLIVENEXT2026-10-13T16:32:48ZKick off for the first two fixtures is in less than 15 minutes! 2026-10-13T16:25:42ZOne game we didn't mention is Bayern's trip to Viking. The Bavarian giants will be playing on an artificial pitch with Vincent Kompany's men having travelled on Sunday evening to make sure they are ready to avoid a potential upset. Will it work? We'll find out in two and a half hours. 2026-10-13T16:20:42ZFirst up tho
  
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• Manchester United teenage wonderkid prefers Barcelona move over Real Madrid – report

  13-10-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United teenage wonderkid prefers Barcelona move over Real Madrid – reportThe future of Manchester United teenage gem JJ Gabriel has become a topic of much speculation in recent weeks.The young attacking midfielder, who turned 16 earlier this month, has now gone for close to three weeks without training with the Premier League club, having informed them of his desire to leave.Given the developments, several top clubs across Europe have taken note, with FC Barcelona and Real Madri
  
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• Hutchinson urged to step up for Milan after Saelemaekers surgery

  13-10-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hutchinson urged to step up for Milan after Saelemaekers surgeryAlexis Saelemaekers will be out of action for several months after having surgery on an ankle injury on Tuesday, and reports in Italy have urged summer signing Omari Hutchinson to step up in his absence.Finally a chance for Hutchinson? Milan’s new signings urged to step up after Saelemaekers surgerySaelemaekers had surgery on his ankle in Amsterdam on Tuesday, and though Milan have not specified an exact lay-off time, varying
  
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• Cardiff's Bielik claims death threats over fan clash

  13-10-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Krystian Bielik signed for Cardiff City from West Brom in August 2026 [Shutterstock]Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik claimed his family received death threats amid the controversy that surrounded his altercation with a Portsmouth fan.The 28-year-old was banned for two games and fined £10,000 for the incident during the clubs' Championship meeting at Fratton Park last month.Poland international Bielik admitted a charge of misconduct after he was deemed to have grabbed the young fan by
  
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• Fenerbahce dismiss rumours of January move for fringe Real Madrid star

  13-10-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fenerbahce dismiss rumours of January move for fringe Real Madrid starFenerbahce have made it clear that they have no intention of signing Real Madrid versatile attacker Brahim Diaz. A club official has denied that the Turkish giants are interested in recruiting the Real Madrid player during the upcoming January transfer window, describing reports of a potential deal as “unfounded rumours” in comments to 365Scores (h/t SPORT). Reports of a January move dismissedThe official cate
  
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• FIFA spent $4M renting space in Trump Tower - it just sits empty

  13-10-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA spent $4 million to rent a suite in New York City’s Trump Tower – which now mostly sits empty, according to a report. FIFA signed a more than seven-year lease about a year before this summer’s World Cup, sources told The New York Times.Most of the company’s American employees work out of two offices in Miami, and there are currently no plans to staff the Trump Tower location, the sources said. Some senior FIFA leaders have expressed concern about the deal over its pr
  
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• Thibaut Courtois set to sign new contract with Real Madrid

  13-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thibaut Courtois set to sign new contract with Real MadridReal Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to sign a new contract, keeping him at Santiago Bernabeu until the summer of 2028, The Athletic reports.The Belgium international’s current deal expires at the end of the season, but both parties have agreed in principle on a new contract covering the 2027/28 season.Courtois joined Madrid from Chelsea in the summer of 2018 and is now in his ninth season with the club.During his time in
  
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• Regulator would quit over Man City interference

  13-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kogan, a former sports media rights executive, was appointed to the regulator role one year ago [Getty Images]The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over the future of Manchester City.As chairman of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), David Kogan has the power to assess the suitability of club owners and executives.If an independent commission's findings that the club broke Premier League financial rules are uphe
  
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• Majority of English football clubs ‘on the edge of financial disaster’, landmark report finds

  13-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The majority of clubs in the English football pyramid are “living on the edge of financial disaster”, a landmark ‘State of the Game’ report by the new independent football regulator has found. The watchdog, which was signed into UK law last year in a watershed moment for English football governance, has warned that “urgent reform” is required to protect the financial sustainability of clubs, reporting that 94 per cent of teams in England’s top five leagu
  
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• Majority of clubs on edge of 'financial disaster' - regulator

  13-10-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bury were expelled from the EFL amid financial difficulties in 2019 - the first team to drop out since Maidstone's liquidation in 1992 [Getty Images]English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", according to a landmark report by the independent football regulator.Research by the watchdog found 94% of clubs are loss-making, and more than 60% of EFL and National League clubs are technically insolvent.The regulator (IFR)
  
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• Sevilla fans angry: Miguel Sierra, out injured for three months

  13-10-2026 17:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sevilla fans angry: Miguel Sierra, out injured for three monthsSevilla have confirmed Miguel Sierra's injury following an incident in which the referee did not even award a foul.
  The Levante-Sevilla match was full of controversy, including the incident that left Sevilla's Miguel Sierra injured.According to 'ABC', the player will be sidelined for three months.The club's statementSevilla FC player Miguel Sierra suffered an injury in the match against Levante UD, according to the club's medical tea
  
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• Cardiff's Bielik makes death threat claim after fan clash

  13-10-2026 17:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Krystian Bielik signed for Cardiff City from West Brom in August 2026 [Shutterstock]Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik claimed his family received death threats amid the controversy that surrounded his altercation with a Portsmouth fan.Bielik was banned for two games and fined £10,000 for the incident during the clubs' Championship meeting at Fratton Park last month.The 28-year-old Poland international admitted a charge of misconduct after he was deemed to have grabbed the young fan by
  
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• Manchester United are in the race to sign giant 24-year-old striker

  13-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United are in the race to sign giant 24-year-old strikerManchester United Tracking Dion Beljo as January Striker Plans Take ShapeManchester United are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Dinamo Zagreb striker Dion Beljo ahead of the January transfer window, according to TeamTalk, with Tottenham and Everton also following the Croatian forward’s progress.Beljo, 24, has moved into the spotlight after a blistering spell in front of goal. The report states that the 6ft 5in striker
  
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• Jaissle explains why Woltemade joined Juventus on loan: ‘Still one of our players’

  13-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jaissle explains why Woltemade joined Juventus on loan: ‘Still one of our players’Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle has explained that Nick Woltemade decided to join Juventus on loan after learning that several other players would be ahead of him in the pecking order at the Premier League club, but insists that he still values the Germany international as he is ‘still one of our players’.Jaissle: ‘Newcastle had one or two players ahead of Woltemade’Woltema
  
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• Final Thoughts: Liverpool Punished After Gravenberch Dismissal as City Win 3–0

  13-10-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final Thoughts: Liverpool Punished After Gravenberch Dismissal as City Win 3–0Liverpool 0–3 Manchester City – Premier League Post-Match ReportBy Steven SmithAfter a long international break, good met evil on Merseyside as Manchester City arrived at Anfield determined to prove the noise around the club wasn’t affecting their performances on the pitch.City have faced serious scrutiny over the Premier League charges brought against them, and the controversy continues to cast
  
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• Mourinho identifies four Real Madrid players as key to beating AS Roma – report

  13-10-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho identifies four Real Madrid players as key to beating AS Roma – reportReal Madrid will be looking to secure all three points as they take on AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League tomorrow night.It will be a litmus test for coach Jose Mourinho against one of his former teams, and securing a win could be crucial, given Real Madrid’s recent run of inconsistent performances.Aware of the pressure, Mourinho now wants most of his players to play to their full potential heading into
  
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• Série A club hit with three more transfer bans, taking total to seven

  13-10-2026 17:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Série A club hit with three more transfer bans, taking total to sevenSantos have received three more transfer bans from FIFA, bringing their total to seven. The new sanctions stem from debts related to FIFA’s solidarity mechanism, according to ge.According to the report, one of the debts amounts to US$55,000 (around R$275,000). The other two total €120,000 (approximately R$671,000).Until these amounts are paid, Santos cannot register new signings. In practice, the club were alr
  
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• Real Madrid furious over La Liga decision to schedule Valencia clash on Saturday

  13-10-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid furious over La Liga decision to schedule Valencia clash on SaturdayReal Madrid are unhappy with La Liga’s decision to schedule their meeting with Valencia for Saturday, November 7, which will limit their preparation time following their Champions League trip to Greece.According to COPE, Madrid players and coaching staff are frustrated following confirmation that the match will kick off at 9:00 PM at Mestalla.Madrid are set to take on AEK Athens in Greece on Wednesday night in
  
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• Team of the Week: The Best Italian players in Europe, featuring Calafiori, Tonali and Maldini

  13-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team of the Week: The Best Italian players in Europe, featuring Calafiori, Tonali and MaldiniLorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall return to select the best Italian performers across Europe’s top five leagues, highlighting the players who made the biggest impression over the weekend.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channelFrom the Premier League to Serie A and beyond, Italian players were in the spotlight after the long international break, with several delivering
  
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• Julian Alvarez set to appoint Barcelona superstar’s representative as his new agent – report

  13-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Alvarez set to appoint Barcelona superstar’s representative as his new agent – reportIt is clear that Julian Alvarez is not happy at Atletico Madrid right now, after an elongated transfer saga that saw the club block his move to Barcelona.There were always going to be consequences after the failed to move Catalonia and to no one’s surprise, the agent appears to have parted ways with his agent, Fernando Hidalgo.Alvarez has been on the lookout for a new agent and has even
  
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• Milan have agreement in place for long-term Pavlovic contract extension

  13-10-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan have agreement in place for long-term Pavlovic contract extensionReports from various sources on Tuesday afternoon claim that Milan have an agreement in place over a new long-term contract extension for central defender Strahinja Pavlovic.Done deal: Pavlovic set to extend Milan contract until 2031According to reports from the likes of Gianluca Di Marzio and Fabrizio Romano, the club has an agreement in place with the left-sided centre-back over an extension until the summer of 2031. The Se
  
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