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• Napoli boss Max Allegri explains problems with Kevin De Bruyne

  16-10-2026 16:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli boss Max Allegri explains problems with Kevin De BruyneSerie A side Napoli haven’t exactly the smoothest of times this season and the relationship between Max Allegri and Kevin De Bruyne has been the focus of attention.Get Italian Football News have looked at how things did threaten to blow over during Napoli’s loss to Villarreal this week.Allegri spoke to the press today and he was specifically asked about the issues with De Bruyne. The Italian made it clear he isn’t an
  
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• World Cup winner turned down move to Liverpool

  18-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup winner turned down move to LiverpoolNico Williams Agent Reveals Why Liverpool Missed Out on Athletic Club StarLiverpool’s interest in Nico Williams during the summer of 2024 was well documented, but fresh comments from the Spanish winger’s agent have provided a fascinating insight into why a move to Anfield never materialised.The Athletic Club forward was one of European football’s most sought-after players following his outstanding performances at Euro 2024. Liverpoo
  
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• Rabiot and Gila ‘angry’ after Milan threaten to fumble 3-0 advantage

  18-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rabiot and Gila ‘angry’ after Milan threaten to fumble 3-0 advantageAdrien Rabiot and Mario Gila were ‘angry’ after Milan’s chaotic 3-2 win over Atalanta, as they almost fumbled a 3-0 advantage. ‘I’m not so sure we deserve it.’It was a strange game at San Siro this evening, because the Rossoneri surged into a 3-0 lead and seemed perhaps too comfortable with the Goncalo Ramos penalty, Rabiot and Gila on target.They even saw Ramos have another penalt
  
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• Aston Villa’s £30m Warning Sign: Can Emery Replace Lost Experience Under PSR?

  18-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa’s £30m Warning Sign: Can Emery Replace Lost Experience Under PSR?St James’ Park doesn’t hand out points. Villa left it on Saturday with a 1-0 win, and the man who settled it was Johan Manzambi, a 21-year-old Swiss international who snubbed Newcastle in July to sign for Villa Park. Unai Emery, never one for gloating, will have counted the three points and glanced at the table.Emery’s squad looks different now. Villa sold Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for &poun
  
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• 😱Back to LaLiga? The Spanish club opening its doors to Sergio Ramos

  18-10-2026 20:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱Back to LaLiga? The Spanish club opening its doors to Sergio RamosGetafe president Ángel Torres revealed on Radio Nacional's Tablero Deportivo programme that Sergio Ramos is on the shortlist of potential signings to strengthen José Bordalás's squad.
  Talks with his representatives and prioritiesTorres confirmed talks with René Ramos, the defender's brother and agent: "His brother, his agent, has been speaking to me. He's on the shortlist of potential signings.
  
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• Liverpool will need to trigger €80m clause to sign 25-year-old star

  18-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool will need to trigger €80m clause to sign 25-year-old starJulian Ward has been left with a lot of work to do at Anfield. Although Liverpool have spent well over £600 million on new players during the last couple of transfer windows, there are still so many positions that need upgrading.Indeed, a lot of these areas can be covered once some players from the Reds' first-team squad come back from injury but, for certain positions, Liverpool just don't have the players to be able
  
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• Everton’s Failed Striker Signing Draws Juventus Interest: Should Moyes Go Again?

  18-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton’s Failed Striker Signing Draws Juventus Interest: Should Moyes Go Again?Deadline day came and went, and Everton fans were left staring at their phones. Sport Witness had tracked the story for weeks. Folarin Balogun pushed for Merseyside, Monaco and the Toffees agreed a fee, and the medical went ahead. Then it all collapsed.Why did the deal fall through?Versions differ. One says the American striker felt unhappy with how David Moyes’ side handled his medical. Whatever the trut
  
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• 📋 Grêmio and Cruzeiro name line-ups for matchweek 31 clash

  18-10-2026 20:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Grêmio and Cruzeiro name line-ups for matchweek 31 clashGrêmio and Cruzeiro have CONFIRMED THEIR LINEUPS for this Sunday’s (18th) clash at 4 p.m. at the Arena do Grêmio, on Matchday 31 of the Brasileirão.Globo (in Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais), Premiere and GETV will broadcast the match. You can follow the key updates in real time in the card below.
  Grêmio are 18th with 31 points and are trying to escape the relegation zone. A win this Sunday
  
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• Serie A | Milan 3-2 Atalanta: Rabiot inspiration before risky final stretch

  18-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Milan 3-2 Atalanta: Rabiot inspiration before risky final stretchMilan dominated for an hour and then switched off, almost fumbling the 3-0 lead as Atalanta mounted a fightback, but scraping the 3-2 victory with a decisive Adrien Rabiot.Both teams were fresh from European victories on Thursday and hoping to carry that confidence into Serie A. The Rossoneri crushed RB Salzburg 4-0 with an Alphadjo Cisse hat-trick, but he was rested amid squad rotation, with Matteo Gabbia and Alexis Sael
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting eleven to face Sevilla

  18-10-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting eleven to face SevillaReal Madrid will be hoping to keep up with league leaders Barcelona as they take on Sevilla tonight.The Spanish giants are coming on the back of a brilliant comeback win over AS Roma in midweek, with coach Jose Mourinho only making a few changes.Dean Huijsen returns to the fray in central defence, partnering Ibrahima Konate, which means Antonio Rudiger returns to the bench.There is one more change in the backline, with Denzel Dumfries making
  
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• Official: Eintracht Frankfurt release Milan-linked director Krösche

  18-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Eintracht Frankfurt release Milan-linked director KröscheEintracht Frankfurt confirm Markus Krösche, who was in talks with Milan last summer, has left the club ‘at his own request.’German football director Krösche has left Eintracht Frankfurt with immediate effect, the club confirmed on Sunday.Eintracht said Krösche left at his own request, and the board “unanimously” approved his immediate release from his duties.Official: Milan-linked Krosc
  
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• Chelsea release statement on Emiliano Martinez injury scare

  18-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea release statement on Emiliano Martinez injury scareEmiliano Martinez Injury Update as Chelsea Confirm Fractured Jaw After Everton CollisionChelsea have confirmed that Emiliano Martinez suffered a fractured jaw and concussion after the collision with Jarrad Branthwaite during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Everton.The incident came in the second half at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and looked bad immediately. Martinez and Branthwaite clashed heads, both required treatment, and the Chelsea go
  
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• 🚨Confirmed line-ups: Juve v Lazio in the day's main event

  18-10-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Confirmed line-ups: Juve v Lazio in the day's main eventThe Allianz Stadium hosts this Sunday’s blockbuster Serie A Matchday 7 clash between Juventus and Lazio on October 18 (18:45 GMT).
  Luciano Spalletti’s side head into the game severely depleted by a string of absences, including Kenan Yıldız and Manuel Locatelli, and will be relying on Randal Kolo Muani’s superb form up front. Meanwhile, Gennaro Gattuso’s unbeaten Lazio are joint league leaders, tha
  
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• Gabriel Gets 8, Rice With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Nottingham Forest

  18-10-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Gets 8, Rice With 7.5 | Arsenal Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Nottingham ForestArsenal clash heads with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.The North London club finally got their noses ahead in the 80th minute thanks to Noni Madueke’s effort. The match finished with Arsenal securing a narrow 1-0
  
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• Madueke strikes late but who missed his big chance? - Forest v Arsenal ratings

  18-10-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Noni Madueke came off the bench at half time to score the winner for Arsenal [Getty Images]Noni Madueke broke the deadlock in a dull game as Arsenal squeezed past Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.Who rated the highest as the champions claimed a crucial victory?Nottingham Forest starting XIMatz Sels: The goalkeeper was untroubled with Arsenal struggling to create clear chances until Forest's resistance was broken with 10 minutes left. 6Murillo: He took a blow to the head in the first half whi
  
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• Florentino Perez already has Jose Mourinho replacement in mind if things don’t improve – report

  18-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Florentino Perez already has Jose Mourinho replacement in mind if things don’t improve – reportReal Madrid clearly haven’t had the best of starts to the season, as the club are still lagging behind Barcelona and have looked leagues off compared to their arch-rival.New coach Jose Mourinho has been unable to bring back cohesion to the Real Madrid unit, with the dressing room still rife with uncertainty and a lack of chemistry.And according to fresh reports, patience with the Port
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Paris FC 4-3 Rennes: Lassine Sinayoko stars in rollercoaster win over Rennes

  18-10-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Paris FC 4-3 Rennes: Lassine Sinayoko stars in rollercoaster win over RennesLigue 1 McDonald’s, Match 7, 18/10/2026Four penalties would be unevenly shared between Paris FC and Stade Rennais in a rollercoaster affair. Paris would come out on top with a 4-3 win to go joint top of the table (with Paris Saint-Germain, Lille OSC, AS Monaco, and possibly Olympique Lyonnais).The MatchNeither team were bothered with sizing their opposition up. They instead flew straight into the p
  
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• Mikel Arteta reaction — What did Arsenal manager say after late win at Nottingham Forest?

  18-10-2026 19:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Another week, another 90 minutes of gritted teeth for Arsenal's attack as Nottingham Forest pushed them to the limit before Noni Madueke helped the Gunners to a 1-0 win at the City Ground on Sunday.The reigning Premier League champions had trouble manufacturing danger despite their possession total hovering around 75% for most of the game.The Gunners were deprived of a shot on target deep into the contest, and Oliver Glasner's hosts found more and more danger on the counter as they sought to tur
  
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• Premier League: Arsenal win ahead of Bayern showdown

  18-10-2026 19:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League: Arsenal win ahead of Bayern showdownA win the Arsenal way.Arsenal travelled to Nottingham Forest on matchday seven of the Premier League, with the hosts coming off two straight defeats and yet to score a single goal at home before Sunday.The result: Forest are still waiting for their first home goal and have now suffered a third consecutive defeat!Arsenal secured a 1-0 win in a fairly dull match thanks to a second-half goal from Noni Madueke, who came on at half-time.Mikel Arteta
  
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• Diego Gomez achieves rare Premier League feat with stunner against Crystal Palace

  18-10-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Diego Gomez achieves rare Premier League feat with stunner against Crystal PalaceDiego Gomez scored a terrific goal as Brighton & Hove Albion thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.Jaydee Canvot’s own goal gave Brighton the lead inside five minutes before Gomez doubled their advantage shortly after.Olivier Boscagli passed to the Paraguayan midfielder after Brighton won possession. Gomez then produced a brilliant effort from the halfway line that
  
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• Mbeumo offers Carrick solace as Man Utd winless run goes on

  18-10-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have won two out of 10 games in all competitions this season [Getty Images]In a season that is forcing Manchester United fans to dig deep for reasons to be positive, Bryan Mbeumo scored again at Elland Road.That is four goals in seven Premier League games for the Cameroon forward.Apart from Bruno Fernandes, who scored a hat-trick against Ipswich in August, no-one else in Michael Carrick's squad has scored more than one.But it's meagre fare. It is true to say Manchester United d
  
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• World Cup wonderkid drops huge hint over potential Liverpool move

  18-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  World Cup wonderkid drops huge hint over potential Liverpool moveGilberto Mora Fuels Liverpool Transfer Speculation With Response to FanLiverpool’s reported pursuit of Gilberto Mora has taken another intriguing turn after the Mexican teenager appeared to acknowledge a supporter calling for him to move to Anfield.The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has attracted considerable attention across European football, with Liverpool reportedly among several leading clubs monitoring his development
  
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• Report De Zerbi targets Endrick and a new Italian arrival at Tottenham

  18-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report De Zerbi targets Endrick and a new Italian arrival at TottenhamMundo Deportivo reports that Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi wants to bring in Piero Ausilio as the club’s new sporting director and will rival Roma and Milan for Real Madrid striker Endrick.Tottenham are expected to bring in more Italian personnel after De Zerbi and Sandro Tonali.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 10: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match betw
  
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• Liverpool given golden chance to sign £40m star

  18-10-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given golden chance to sign £40m starLiverpool are currently ninth in the Premier League table. The Anfield outfit are arguably doing worse than they did last term under Arne Slot despite them finishing fifth in England's top flight last time around.Indeed, until last Sunday, the Reds were unbeaten across all competitions but, thanks to the performance that Manchester City put in, Liverpool were no match for them.Before the 2026-27 season even properly kicked off, everyone knew t
  
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• 🔒Tied down: Boca Juniors extend Milton Delgado's contract

  18-10-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔒Tied down: Boca Juniors extend Milton Delgado's contractBoca Juniors have officially confirmed a significant move for their first-team squad by extending the contract of one of their most promising academy graduates, midfielder Milton Delgado.
  Official signing and improved termsAt a club ceremony led by Boca's Sporting Director, Marcelo Delgado, the young footballer put pen to paper on a contract extension that includes a significant pay rise.Long-term security in La BocaWith this new a
  
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• Man Utd extend winless run ahead of Como clash, but Conte still unlikely to replace Carrick

  18-10-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd extend winless run ahead of Como clash, but Conte still unlikely to replace CarrickComo’s next Champions League rivals, Manchester United, have three draws and three defeats in the last six games across all competitions, yet Michael Carrick is unlikely to be sacked and replaced by Antonio Conte at this stage.Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Leeds United on Sunday, extending their winless streak to six matches.Man United unlikely to sack Carrick ahead of Como clashNAPLES, ITALY &n
  
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• Harry Maguire says Manchester United lack ‘bravery’ after Leeds draw eases pressure on Michael Carrick

  18-10-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Maguire has suggested that Manchester United must show more bravery despite digging deep to take a point from Elland Road, with the centre-back hailing Michael Carrick’s tweak of formation for a more resolute defensive performance.Bryan Mbeumo had given the visitors a first-half lead before Leeds marksman Dominic Calvert-Lewin levelled early in the second period of a high-intensity encounter.While Carrick’s team may be disappointed for squandering their first half-time lead of
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi provides Spurs injury update ahead of Coventry clash

  18-10-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi provides Spurs injury update ahead of Coventry clashTottenham Injury Update: Dejan Kulusevski Set for Return Against CoventryTottenham finally have one piece of good news on the injury front. Dejan Kulusevski, out for close to 18 months with a serious kneecap problem, is set to return to the matchday squad against Coventry on Monday night.That matters. Spurs have spent a long time waiting, managing setbacks, and dealing with the sort of absence that drags on and tests everyone.
  
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• 😍 Puskas contender? Argentine scores MLS scorpion stunner; watch and judge

  18-10-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😍 Puskas contender? Argentine scores MLS scorpion stunner; watch and judgeOrlando City attacking midfielder Martín Ojeda has emerged as a STRONG contender for the Puskas Award for the most beautiful goal of the season.The Argentine scored a stunning SCORPION KICK in a 4–1 win over DC United on Saturday (17) in MLS.Watch the goal and have your say: does it deserve the Puskas Award?Despite his wonder goal, Martín Ojeda did not win the player of the match award.That&rsqu
  
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• Toulouse deny Exeter famous Champions Cup victory

  18-10-2026 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Toulouse are the most successful club in Champions Cup history, winning the competition on six occasions [AFP via Getty Images]Investec Champions CupToulouse (24) 43Tries: Capuozzo, penalty try, Brennan, Thomas, Remue 2, R Ntamack Cons: R Ntamack 3Exeter Chiefs (26) 40Tries: Wimbush 3, Yeandle, Varney, Butt Cons: Slade 5Toulouse denied Exeter Chiefs a famous Champions Cup victory in France, fighting back to win a frenetic pool game with 14 men following Rodrigue Neti's first-half red card.Exeter
  
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