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• Nico Paz hails Como coach Fabregas: ‘He taught me practically everything’

  12-10-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz hails Como coach Fabregas: ‘He taught me practically everything’Nico Paz credits Cesc Fabregas with shaping the player he has become, insisting the Como coach “taught me practically everything”.With quotes via Tuttomercatoweb, the Argentine attacking midfielder was speaking to UEFA’s official channels about Como’s first season in the Champions League.Nico Paz joined Como from Real Madrid in 2024 after only a handful of first-team appearances. He has s
  
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• Arsenal women’s game v Barcelona moved due to strikes

  14-10-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal women’s game v Barcelona moved due to strikesThe fixture at Camp Nou has been shifted after Barcelona raised concerns about staging the match on the original date.Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesArsenal Women’s Champions League match away to Barcelona has been moved back by one day because of a planned general strike in Spain.The fixture was due to be played on Wednesday, November 11, but will now take place on Thursday, November 12.The venue remains Camp Nou, with kick-off u
  
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• Could Nordsjaelland model solve Scotland's talent crisis?

  14-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forward Ibrahim Adel (left) could be followed by a wave of Egyptian talent into Nordsjaelland's first team [Getty Images]When the Scottish FA gathered with the country's top clubs in St Andrews last month to try to persuade them of the benefits of playing young players, citing FC Nordsjaelland as the model to follow would have been no bad thing.Despite an average attendance of about 5,000, the club from the small town of Farum in the north east of Denmark has turned into a powerhouse of youth de
  
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• Mourinho’s emotional message to Roma fans: “I’d give them all an individual hug.”

  14-10-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho’s emotional message to Roma fans: “I’d give them all an individual hug.”Two and a half years together, a European Cup, and a love that has never faded. José Mourinho returns to the Olimpico, this time as an opponent, but his heart still holds a special place for Roma.Tonight, at 9:00 PM, he will lead Real Madrid against the Giallorossi in the second matchday of the Champions League. First, however, he wanted to send a message to those who accompanied him d
  
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• Werder Bremen hope to retain Niclas Füllkrug, but another pay cut may be necessary

  14-10-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Werder Bremen hope to retain Niclas Füllkrug, but another pay cut may be necessarySV Werder Bremen are reportedly eager to secure Niclas Füllkrug’s services beyond the current Bundesliga campaign. The 33-year-old German international has enjoyed an impressive return to the Weser, but negotiations over a permanent transfer from West Ham United could prove complicated.According to Sky Germany, Werder would like to retain Füllkrug after his season-long loan expires in summer 20
  
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• A special night awaits tonight at the Etihad as Manchester City face off against PSG

  14-10-2026 12:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A special night awaits tonight at the Etihad as Manchester City face off against PSGManchester City will take on PSG tonight at the Etihad Stadium in Matchday two of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Tonight’s match could be a special night where two of the best teams in Europe collide. There is a healthy respect between the two teams as both managers explained yesterday. Also, tonight’s match will see Pep Guardiola return to the Etihad which will be a special moment, on a spec
  
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• Capello identifies Roma’s main threats for Real Madrid

  14-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Capello identifies Roma’s main threats for Real MadridFabio Capello expects an ‘aggressive’ Roma against Real Madrid tonight and feels Paulo Dybala ‘can seriously trouble’ José Mourinho’s defence.Roma host Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico tonight in their first home Champions League game since 2019.The Giallorossi drew 1-1 in their first Champions League game this season, away at Fenerbahce, and drew 0-0 with Como in Serie A before tonight’s Eur
  
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• Barcelona make their best goalscoring start in a century after 4-1 thrashing of Galatasaray

  14-10-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona make their best goalscoring start in a century after 4-1 thrashing of GalatasarayFC Barcelona have started the 2026/27 season at full throttle, with no sign of slowing down. Under Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana have recorded 10 wins from their 10 games so far in all competitions, with the latest one coming in the form of a 4-1 triumph over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League. In the process, the La Liga champions have scored a massive 43 goals already, showing prolific form in front o
  
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• ‘Emotional’ Giroud reveals Arsenal dressing room invite

  14-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Emotional’ Giroud reveals Arsenal dressing room inviteOlivier Giroud has opened up on an emotional return to Arsenal, revealing how Mikel Arteta ensured the reunion continued after the final whistle.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesOlivier Giroud admitted his return to Arsenal was “very emotional” after Lille’s 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Emirates, revealing that Mikel Arteta invited him into the home dressing room after the final whistle.The 40-year-
  
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• Struijk red card after VAR intervention overturned

  14-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pascal Struijk was shown a red card by referee Thomas Bramall after 57 minutes of Brighton's victory at Sunderland [Getty Images]The red card controversially shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk at Sunderland after an intervention by the video assistant referee (VAR) has been overturned.Struijk was sent off after 57 minutes of Saturday's match at the Stadium of Light when he was adjudged to have fouled Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor as he tried to run on to a through-ball.Neither referee
  
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• Guler, Vinicius start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against AS Roma

  14-10-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guler, Vinicius start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against AS RomaFollowing their narrow 1-0 win over Villarreal in La Liga, Real Madrid are in action tonight in the UEFA Champions League as they take on AS Roma in Matchday two of the league phase.The Spanish capital giants kicked off their European campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu. They will now be eager to make it two in two in the competition tonight at Stadio Olimpico.Things will
  
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• Le Havre respond to Lille’s strongly-worded Tiago Santos statement

  14-10-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Le Havre respond to Lille’s strongly-worded Tiago Santos statementLille OSC announced that their defender, Tiago Santos (24) had sustained an ACL injury from an Amir Richardson tackle that went unpunished by the referee.It was a very strongly-worded statement, which added that the club would consider potential legal action. “LOSC are exploring all possible legal avenues and reserves the right to take any legal action necessary to obtain compensation for its losses. It will support Ti
  
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• Find out why Shakhtar chose London as their Champions League home

  14-10-2026 11:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Find out why Shakhtar chose London as their Champions League homeSince being forced to leave the city of Donetsk in 2014, Shakhtar have been on a never-ending odyssey to find a place to play their home games. With UEFA banning European competition matches in Ukraine because of the military threat, the club have already played in Poland and Germany. But for this Champions League season (2026/27), their chosen "home" is Stamford Bridge in London.The struggle to reconcile the pride of competing in
  
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• Liverpool star confirms team mate hoping to be back for Brentford

  14-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star confirms team mate hoping to be back for BrentfordMilos Kerkez Sets Liverpool Challenge for LASK Clash as Andoni Iraola Demands MoreLiverpool head to Austria with a point to prove and Milos Kerkez has made the mood in the camp plain enough. The bruises from the defeat by Manchester City have not vanished, the frustration has not been disguised, and yet the message before the Champions League trip to LASK is firm and simple. “Tomorrow is a new opportunity and we have to give
  
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• Former Brentford man could be set for Fulham move

  14-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Brentford man could be set for Fulham moveFulham manager latest, Thomas Frank linked as pressure grows on Alvaro ArbeloaFulham are moving into an important stretch of the season, with increasing attention on Alvaro Arbeloa’s position and Thomas Frank now described as a serious contender if the club decides to act. According to Talksport, the former Brentford and Tottenham boss is firmly in the frame should results force Fulham into a change.There is a familiar pattern to these situa
  
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• Middlesbrough getting better and better - Hellberg

  14-10-2026 11:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Middlesbrough are getting better and better, according to head coach Kim Hellberg.The Teessiders stretched their unbeaten run to eight games in the Championship with a 3-2 win at Stoke on Tuesday night to remain second in the table."It felt like it could have been a smoother ride but again it's the mentality when it goes to 2-2 then going on to win it," Hellberg told BBC Radio Tees."You could see in the game when they scored we go and push again and it was clear we were chasing to win the game.
  
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• Di Canio fears Tresoldi ‘has already chosen’ between Italy and Germany

  14-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Di Canio fears Tresoldi ‘has already chosen’ between Italy and GermanyNicolò Tresoldi has made headlines by scoring a hat-trick against Inter, and while Italy hopes the 22-year-old will pick them over Germany, Sky Sport Italia pundits fear he may have already chosen otherwise.Tresoldi contributed heavily to Club Brugge’s 4-3 win over Inter in the Champions League Round 2 on Tuesday, becoming the second player after Gareth Bale to score three goals in a single game agains
  
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• Arsenal 20yo recovers from foot injury to score in 10-0 win

  14-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 20yo recovers from foot injury to score in 10-0 winSmilla Holmberg returned from a foot injury scare to play twice for Sweden and score in a dominant World Cup play-off victory over Lithuania.Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty ImagesSmilla Holmberg recovered sufficiently from a foot injury to feature in both of Sweden’s World Cup qualifying play-off matches against Lithuania, scoring in the 10-0 second-leg victory.The Arsenal defender had sprained her foot in training on October 6,
  
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• Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he has ‘100% confidence’ in Bradley Barcola despite difficult start

  14-10-2026 11:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he has ‘100% confidence’ in Bradley Barcola despite difficult startSpeaking ahead of his team’s encounter against LASK in the UEFA Champions League this Wednesday evening, Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has said that he “100% confidence” in Bradley Barcola (24) despite what has been described as a difficult start to life in England.Although he has started four of the six matches he has played for the Reds so far, the French wing
  
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• ‘We deserved a better result’ Mauro Junior frustrated with PSV’s Champions League defeat to RB Leipzig

  14-10-2026 11:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We deserved a better result’ Mauro Junior frustrated with PSV’s Champions League defeat to RB LeipzigPSV lost their second game in the Champions League as they fell 1-0 away from home to RB Leipzig. Ivan Perisic first half penalty was saved by Belgian goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt, a costly mistake as a solitary goal from Brajan Gruda with 15 minutes to go in the second half proved to be decisive. After drawing their opening game of the competition 1-1 with Shakthar Donetsk,
  
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• Michael Carrick retains Manchester United backing despite Champions League defeat

  14-10-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick retains Manchester United backing despite Champions League defeatManchester United manager Michael Carrick retains support of the club’s hierarchy despite Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid.The Red Devils produced a much-improved display in Spain after the frustrating draw against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.United created several goalscoring opportunities, but failure to convert those chances meant they returned empty handed from the away g
  
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• Watch Tresoldi’s reaction as Italy-born striker emulates Bale against Inter

  14-10-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch Tresoldi’s reaction as Italy-born striker emulates Bale against InterItaly-born striker Nicolò Tresoldi had a hilarious reaction after learning he became the second player to score a hat-trick against Inter, following Gareth Bale.Tresoldi was instrumental in Club Brugge’s dramatic 4-3 win over Inter at San Siro on Tuesday in the Champions League Round 2 by scoring a hat-trick.Tresoldi emulates Bale with Champions League hat-trick against InterMILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER
  
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• Arsenal handed major Bayern Munich boost before Champions League clash

  14-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal handed major Bayern Munich boost before Champions League clashMichael Olise will be unavailable when Bayern Munich face Arsenal next week after an incident during Tuesday’s Champions League draw with Viking.Photo by Marius Nordnes / Nordnes Foto/Getty ImagesMichael Olise will miss Bayern Munich’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal next week after being sent off during Tuesday’s 3-3 draw with Viking.The France winger received two yellow cards within seconds in Norway,
  
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• Rodri identifies Barcelona’s weakness despite 4-1 Champions League win over Galatasaray: ‘The message is clear…’

  14-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri identifies Barcelona’s weakness despite 4-1 Champions League win over Galatasaray: ‘The message is clear…’Barcelona may be enjoying an impressive run of form, but Rodri believes Hansi Flick’s side still has important lessons to learn if they want to compete for the Champions League trophy.Following Barça’s 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul, the midfielder warned that the team must improve their decision-making in possession, particularly w
  
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• How Jürgen Klopp motivated Brajan Gruda

  14-10-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How Jürgen Klopp motivated Brajan GrudaBrajan Gruda (22) scored the match-winner as RB Leipzig overcame Dutch counterparts PSV Eindhoven to secure a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, their first win in this season’s competition.Leipzig’s star was nominated in Jürgen Klopp’s maiden Germany squad, but a Matchday 4 injury against Bayer Leverkusen saw the 22-year-old withdraw from the squad. Awaiting his Germany debut, Gruda revealed what Klopp said to keep the pl
  
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• Champions League: Roma vs. Real Madrid – probable line-ups, where to watch on TV

  14-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League: Roma vs. Real Madrid – probable line-ups, where to watch on TVDonyell Malen and Paulo Dybala start for Roma as the Giallorossi host José Mourinho’s Real Madrid in their first home Champions League game since 2019.It kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 BST] at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Manu Kone of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates Bryan Cristante and Donyell Malen during the Serie A match betw
  
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• Liverpool look at two Serie A stars to fix defensive issue

  14-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool look at two Serie A stars to fix defensive issueLiverpool Transfer Interest Grows as Juventus Fight to Keep Pierre KaluluLiverpool’s search for solutions at right-back appears to be gathering pace, with Tutto Mercato reporting that Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu has emerged as a serious target ahead of the summer window. It is the kind of link that makes sense on several levels, particularly for a club looking to sharpen a problem position after a difficult campaign. Juventus wa
  
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• Iraola confirms desire for Champions League win and to avoid future trouble

  14-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola confirms desire for Champions League win and to avoid future troubleAndoni Iraola Demands Liverpool Finish the Job Against LASK in Champions League TestLiverpool have started their Champions League campaign properly, with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but that only counts for so much if they follow it with a sloppy result in Austria. That is the point Andoni Iraola is making before the trip to face LASK.The Liverpool head coach is not dressing it up. Away games in Europe are
  
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• Antonio Cassano revisits failed Real Madrid spell and shares controversial opinion on Vinicius: ‘I should have gone to prison’

  14-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Antonio Cassano revisits failed Real Madrid spell and shares controversial opinion on Vinicius: ‘I should have gone to prison’Former Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano has delivered a scathing assessment of Vinicius Jr. while reflecting on his own troubled spell at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Italian also revisited his relationship with Fabio Capello, named the greatest players he shared a dressing room with and explained why Arda Guler still has work to do to match Guti.Speakin
  
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• No reason to suggest why Stoke cannot bounce back

  14-10-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport][Getty Images]Errors were Stoke's undoing in a game in which they tried to go toe to toe with Middlesbrough and came up short.Stoke should have had a penalty in the first half when Jeremy Sarmiento hauled down Djibril Soumare and Junior Tchamadeu missed a good chance when he raced through on goal in the second.On another day they might have won by the odd goal in several or taken at least a point but this time it was not to be.The first 10 games have given us a decent idea of where St
  
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