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• No mistake over Gravenberch red card - panel

  21-10-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has backed the red card shown to Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch against Manchester City.The Netherlands international was sent off by referee Chris Kavanagh for two bookable offences, the first caution coming in the 47th minute for a trip on Elliot Anderson."I think the first foul is never a yellow card," Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola said after the game. "These kinds of games, just a stomp on the big toe, or something minor."Gravenberch
  
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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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• England captain Kane signs new Bayern contract

  05-11-2026 09:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England captain and Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.The 33-year-old striker was in the final 12 months of the four-year deal he signed after his £86m move from Tottenham in 2023.He scored a club record 61 goals in 51 games last season as Bayern completed a league and cup double."I feel right at home at FC Bayern. I love the club, the fans and the city of Munich," said Kane."We have a fantastic team and, in Vincent Kompany, a fantas
  
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• La Liga icon launches scathing criticism of Vinicius and Real Madrid: ‘Incapable of justifying his status’

  05-11-2026 09:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga icon launches scathing criticism of Vinicius and Real Madrid: ‘Incapable of justifying his status’Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Santiago Canizares has delivered a scathing assessment of Vinicius Jr., arguing that the Brazilian has struggled to move on from losing the 2024 Ballon d’Or. He also questioned Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the awards ceremony in Paris that year, believing the club’s response contributed to the status and expectations surrounding their forward.Spe
  
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• Phil Foden Lifts Lid on World Cup Absence and Contact With England's Thomas Tuchel Since

  05-11-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Foden Lifts Lid on World Cup Absence and Contact With England's Thomas Tuchel SinceThe return to the very best of Phil Foden?More VideosFoden was not part of the England side that was on the brink of reaching the FIFA World Cup Final when Anthony Gordon took the lead in a semi-final tie against Lionel Messi's Argentina.And while doing a commendable job of withstanding their opponents' poise and attacking discipline for 30 minutes, Enzo Fernandez equalised before Lautaro Martinez handed the
  
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• Today’s Papers – Como make history with nine goals, Napoli and Allegri collapse

  05-11-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Como make history with nine goals, Napoli and Allegri collapseLa Gazzetta dello SportMilan Euro or never againSan Siro, 18:45: the derby push to start againComo, Super 9Victory and Champions League recordHistoric 9-1 win in Lens; now they sit fourth. Douvikas scores three; he’s the top scorer. Fabregas: ‘We think about Inter.’Napoli tensionPorto score four. McTominay’s fury, Hojlund accusesCorriere dello SportNapoli exhaustedMax collapses against Porto (4-1). Seventh
  
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• Barcelona midfielder’s agent sends clear message amid Napoli transfer speculation: ‘Not negotiated with anyone’

  05-11-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder’s agent sends clear message amid Napoli transfer speculation: ‘Not negotiated with anyone’Gavi has no intention of leaving Barcelona despite growing speculation about his future, with his agent, Ivan de la Pena, firmly denying reports of negotiations with Napoli or any other club. According to a report by SPORT, the midfielder remains committed to establishing himself under Hansi Flick and has no interest in exploring a move during the January transfer window.The 22-y
  
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• Harry Kane signs contract extension at Bayern Munich

  05-11-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane has signs a contract extension at Bayern Munich to keep him at the German giants until 2029.The England captain puts pen to paper on a new deal nine days after pipping Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the Ballon d’Or, rewarded for his sensational goalscoring year for Bayern.“I feel right at home at FC Bayern,” Kane said. “I love the club, the fans and the city of Munich. “We have a fantastic team and, in Vincent Kompany, a fantastic manager. It makes me very proud to be par
  
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• England captain Kane signs new Bayern deal

  05-11-2026 09:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England captain and Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.The 33-year-old striker was in the final 12 months of the four-year deal he signed after his £86m move from Tottenham in 2023.He scored 73 goals in 65 matches in the 2025-26 season and was crowned the world's best male player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony last month.More to follow.73 goals from dropping deep - we ask Kane to break down how he did itEngland's greatest international?
  
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• Goalkeeper involved in Jesus de Miguel death not selected for international duty

  05-11-2026 09:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jesus Owono, the goalkeeper involved in the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, has been left out of the Equatorial Guinea squad ahead of the upcoming international break.Owono collided with De Miguel in stoppage time of Andorra’s Spanish second-tier match with Tenerife on Monday, for which he was shown a red card. De Miguel was subsequently rushed to intensive care and died the following morning.The goalkeeper put out a statement on Wednesday expressing his “enormous pain” and said
  
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• 🚨 Official: Harry Kane signs new Bayern deal on staggering wages!

  05-11-2026 09:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Harry Kane signs new Bayern deal on staggering wages!A contract extension fit for a Ballon d'Or winner!On Thursday morning, Bayern Munich officially announced that Harry Kane had extended his contract until 2029.The Bavarian club has therefore secured its future with the recent Ballon d'Or winner.What's more, the 33-year-old striker would reportedly now become the highest-paid player in the world. According to Sky Sports, his salary would amount to €25 million a year.However, Th
  
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• 🚨 Official: Harry Kane signs new Bayern deal on an eye-watering salary!

  05-11-2026 09:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Harry Kane signs new Bayern deal on an eye-watering salary!A Ballon d'Or-worthy contract extension!On Thursday morning, Bayern Munich officially announced that Harry Kane had extended his contract until 2029.The Bavarian club has therefore secured its future with the recent Ballon d'Or winner.What's more, the 33-year-old striker would now reportedly become the highest-paid player in Europe. According to Sky Sports, his salary would amount to €25 million a year.However, The Athle
  
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• Valverde, Bellingham react after AEK Athens 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘The team never stops trying’

  05-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valverde, Bellingham react after AEK Athens 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘The team never stops trying’Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde have offered their reactions to Real Madrid’s dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory over AEK Athens, with the two midfielders playing decisive roles in another memorable European comeback. Bellingham was named Man of the Match after scoring Madrid’s equaliser in the 32nd minute, while Valverde struck in the 92nd minute to secure all three points and preserve th
  
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• Juve's 2007-born target, Lautaro back 🤕 and Roma title coup: morning news ☀️

  05-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juve's 2007-born target, Lautaro back 🤕 and Roma title coup: morning news ☀️Record-breaking Como and Napoli's defeat brought the two days of Champions League action to a close, but European football returns today with Juventus, Milan and Atalanta playing in the Europa and Conference Leagues.These are some of the stories making today's papers.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Let's take a look at the biggest stories.🔍 Ju
  
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• Hansi Flick has major reason to target victory against Atletico Madrid

  05-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick has major reason to target victory against Atletico MadridBarcelona will travel to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday, November 8, to face Atletico Madrid in a crucial La Liga encounter that could influence the title race before the November international break. Hansi Flick’s side currently lead Diego Simeone’s team by two points, meaning a victory would extend their advantage to five, while Atletico would move one point above the Catalans if they collect all three points.Ho
  
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• ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: worst Champions League defeats, Lens make the list 🥶

  05-11-2026 08:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: worst Champions League defeats, Lens make the list 🥶The worst defeats in Champions League history 🥶Brutal, crushing, traumatic: RC Lens lost 9-1 to Como on Wednesday night on matchday four of the league phase.A defeat that unsurprisingly ranks among the top three heaviest losses in Champions League history!Here are the top five worst defeats in Champions League history: Lens 1-9 Como, 2026Liverpool 8-0 Besiktas, 2007Real Madrid 8-0 Malmö, 2015Bayern Munich 9-2 Din
  
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• Iraola Slams Team After Disappoitning Night In Turkey

  05-11-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola Slams Team After Disappoitning Night In TurkeyLiverpool Punished by Set-Piece Chaos in Fenerbahce DefeatLiverpool left Istanbul with a familiar sense of disorder, beaten 3-2 by Fenerbahce in a match that exposed the fragility of Andoni Iraola’s side when the game turned noisy, fast and untidy. For long spells there was enough in Liverpool’s attacking play to suggest control, yet the defining theme of the evening was how quickly that control dissolved.Trey Nyoni and Alexander Isak each
  
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• Everton Make Decision On Under Fire Loanee

  05-11-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Make Decision On Under Fire LoaneeEverton and Jack Grealish: Discipline, Trust and David Moyes’ Next CallEverton’s relationship with Jack Grealish appears to have drifted into the sort of grey area that can unsettle a squad far more than any tactical problem. According to TEAMtalk, the club have been left angered by a disciplinary breach that contributed to the winger missing recent meetings with Newcastle United, a development that has disturbed what was meant to be a carefully mana
  
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• Militao discusses injury return and backs Vinicius after Real Madrid’s victory over AEK Athens: ‘I’m in a lot of pain

  05-11-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Militao discusses injury return and backs Vinicius after Real Madrid’s victory over AEK Athens: ‘I’m in a lot of painEder Militao marked an important milestone in his return from injury by completing 90 minutes for Real Madrid during their dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory over AEK Athens. The Brazilian centre-back had endured several months on the sidelines, and his appearance in Greece was a significant step towards regaining full fitness under Jose Mourinho.Militao was one of the m
  
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• Ex-Berlin player fights tears after 9-1 loss: We're sorry for the fans

  05-11-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ex-Berlin player fights tears after 9-1 loss: We're sorry for the fansEveryone connected with RC Lens had surely imagined this evening turning out very differently. Instead, the Ligue 1 club were well and truly thrashed 9-1 by Como. No wonder those in charge were left speechless afterwards. One player who faced the cameras will still be very familiar to fans in Germany. Michaël Cuisance moved from Hertha to France this summer. As well as playing in the second division for the Berlin club and Vf
  
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• Barcelona midfield maestro leads Champions League in key stat this season

  05-11-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfield maestro leads Champions League in key stat this seasonHansi Flick’s Barcelona are one of the best attacking teams in Europe and tend to score a lot of goals.The likes of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal often appear on the scoresheet and they are ably supported by an ensemble cast.The midfield is extremely crucial to the number of chances Barcelona create and no one is more central to this than Pedri.The Canary Islander can spot runs before anyone else realises and he also has the
  
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• Mikel Arteta explains why Arsenal were so bad in 2nd half v Slavia Prague

  05-11-2026 08:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta explains why Arsenal were so bad in 2nd half v Slavia PragueMikel Arteta has explained why Arsenal lost control after half-time against Slavia Prague, while admitting there were parts of the second-half drop-off he would rather keep private.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta has explained Arsenal’s second-half drop-off against Slavia Prague, admitting his side lost their structure and repeatedly gave the ball away as they held on for a 2-1 Champions League win.Ar
  
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