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• Real demand Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison

  16-10-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Javier Tebas has had several past disputes with Real Madrid [Getty Images]Real Madrid have called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he drew comparisons between the club's management and Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels.Tebas said Real Madrid's communication and the use of its in-house TV channel "recalls propaganda mechanisms exploited by Goebbels".Real Madrid have called the statement "deeply offensive" and "morally repugnant".The club have also demand
  
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• Spalletti set to drop Kolo Muani for Juventus’ clash against Genoa

  27-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti set to drop Kolo Muani for Juventus’ clash against GenoaReports in Italy suggest that Luciano Spalletti might leave Randal Kolo Muani on the bench for an away game at Genoa, not just to rest him ahead of the weekend’s game against Napoli.Juventus visit Genoa at Marassi on Wednesday in the Serie A Round 9 played mid-week.Latest Juventus team news: Kolo Muani benched?ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Danilo Veiga of US Lecce competes for the ball with Randal Kolo Muani of Juventus FC during the
  
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• How to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction for League Cup clash

  27-10-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool host Chelsea in a monster tie in the last 16 of the League Cup on Wednesday, with Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso both desperate for silverware in their first seasons at huge clubs. MORE — League Cup scheduleIraola's Liverpool have finally clicked, as four-straight wins in all competitions has seen them score plenty of goals with Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak striking up a fine partnership up top and the defensive balance is now much better. Chelsea lost 2-0 at home
  
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• Lamine Yamal takes Ballon d’Or disappointment in his stride after Harry Kane victory

  27-10-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal takes Ballon d’Or disappointment in his stride after Harry Kane victoryLamine Yamal travelled to London hoping to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but the Barcelona winger increasingly suspected that Harry Kane would claim the prestigious award, reports SPORT. The 19-year-old ultimately finished behind the Bayern Munich striker and Kylian Mbappe, missing out on the main prize for the second consecutive year while collecting his third straight Kopa Trophy.Despite the disappointment, the
  
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• Two Chelsea stars could return in time for Liverpool cup clash

  27-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Chelsea stars could return in time for Liverpool cup clashChelsea Injury News Ahead of Liverpool Carabao Cup ClashChelsea go to Anfield with a problem that is simple enough to understand. They have injuries in key areas, they have a suspension to deal with and they are coming off a poor 2-0 defeat to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. Momentum can disappear quickly in football, and that is exactly what has happened here.Back-to-back wins after the international break had improved the mood. Then c
  
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• Liverpool now must pay €60m to sign La Liga star

  27-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool now must pay €60m to sign La Liga starLiverpool Transfer News: David Otorbi Interest Forces Valencia Into Swift Contract DecisionLiverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements appears to have had a direct impact in Spain, with Valencia moving quickly to protect highly rated winger David Otorbi after serious interest emerged from Anfield. Credit for the report goes to Tribuna Deportiva, which claims Liverpool were prepared to trigger the player’s release clause before the La Liga
  
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• Kylian Mbappé ‘sincerely sorry’ for ‘ill-judged’ Mao Zedong comment

  27-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappé ‘sincerely sorry’ for ‘ill-judged’ Mao Zedong commentKylian Mbappé (27) has apologised for a comment in which he referred to former China Chairman Mao Zedong as a “dictator”. It follows swift backlash from Chinese sponsors. Mbappé’s comments about Mao came during an appearance on the show The Bridge. Mbappé said that the funniest meme he had seen of him was the one where his face is photoshopped onto that of Mao Zedong. “I think he’s a Chinese dictator,” he
  
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• League Cup news conferences: Iraola and Alonso speaking before last 16

  27-10-2026 13:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  League Cup news conferences taking place before last 16 matchesAndoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso speaking this lunchtime with Liverpool and Chelsea both in actionManagers are expected to rest players for the matches; Enzo Maresca earlier confirmed that five key players have had three days off since the defeat at Aston VillaThere are two matches on Tuesday as Arsenal travel to League Two Fleetwood while Bradford face PeterboroughLeague Cup news conferences: Iraola and Alonso speaking before last 16
  
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• Enzo Maresca reveals the five Man City stars he has sent on holiday this week

  27-10-2026 13:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca revealed that he has sent five Manchester City players on holiday this week, including Erling Haaland.City lost their first Premier League game of the season at the weekend when they went down 2-1 to Aston Villa, although they are still top of the table on goal difference from Arsenal after winning their first seven league matches.They now play high-flying Brighton twice in four days, with a last-16 Carabao Cup clash on Wednesday evening followed by a Premier League encounter on Sat
  
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• Harry Kane opens up on whether he might return to the Premier League after winning Ballon d’Or

  27-10-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane insists he has no plans to return to the Premier League to topple Alan Shearer’s goalscoring record, and has instead set his sights on winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich and a major trophy with England.Kane left Tottenham three years ago after scoring 213 Premier League goals, and he remains second on the list of all-time scorers behind Shearer, who scored 260. The move to Bayern has been vindicated by two Bundesliga titles and a German Cup in his three seasons at the c
  
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• Hansi Flick annoyed with Barcelona leaders after chaotic Seville trip – report

  27-10-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick annoyed with Barcelona leaders after chaotic Seville trip – reportBarcelona manager Hansi Flick has pointed to a disruptive trip to Seville as a possible reason behind his team’s lack of freshness during their recent run of defeats, with a report from Sique Rodriguez also suggesting the German was annoyed with the squad’s leaders over the handling of the return journey. Barcelona eventually had to remain in Seville overnight because of adverse weather, disrupting their recover
  
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• Official: Dybala left out of Roma squad for Cagliari clash

  27-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Dybala left out of Roma squad for Cagliari clashPaulo Dybala is still not ready to return from injury, so Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has kept him off the Giallorossi’s squad list for tonight’s match against Cagliari.Roma star Dybala remains on the sidelines for tonight’s Serie A match against Cagliari.ITALY – OCTOBER 11: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma is challenged by Trevoh Chalobah of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AS Roma at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadiu
  
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• 🚨 Manchester United's surprise decision on Carrick's future

  27-10-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Manchester United's surprise decision on Carrick's futureMichael Carrick won’t be sacked… for now!Although his dismissal had been expected since Monday, Manchester United’s hierarchy have decided to give their manager a reprieve, according to several British media outlets, including the BBC, The Athletic and the Daily Mail.Carrick, the club’s former midfield icon, will have a chance to turn things around before the axe falls, despite a litany of damning circumstances: two heavy defe
  
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• Reports: Michael Carrick to stay on as Manchester United manager

  27-10-2026 13:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  According to multiple reports Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their huge game at Chelsea on Saturday.Reports from the BBC, Sky Sports and the Manchester Evening News, and others, say that Carrick took Manchester United training as normal on Tuesday and will be given the chance to turn things around at Old Trafford.United have gone eight games without a win in all competitions and were hammered 3-0 at home by Bournemouth on Sunday. The reaction from United’s fans
  
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• Michael Carrick avoids sack for now and will take charge of Man United game with Chelsea

  27-10-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for this week after the club hierarchy decided against sacking him.The 45-year-old, whose position was under threat after going eight games without a win, has kept his job despite their devastating run.United are believed to have started considering replacements for Carrick but for now sporting director Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada have not pulled the trigger and are giving him the chance to halt the slump and get their
  
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• Faris Moumbagna out of Marseille’s plans

  27-10-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Faris Moumbagna out of Marseille’s plansFaris Moumbagna (26) has been frozen out at Olympique de Marseille. He does not feature in the club’s plans for the remainder of the season, as per a report from L’Équipe.His performance off the bench in the loss to Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa League earlier this month incited anger from Bruno Genesio. He was sent to the reserves in order to regain his fitness. A return to the first-team set-up is not on the cards. He had been afforded a second ch
  
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• Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game

  27-10-2026 13:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick signed a two-year deal with the club last May [Press Association]Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend.Sources have told BBC Sport that the 45-year-old will be given the opportunity to turn things around at Old Trafford following a dismal start to the campaign. Carrick oversaw training on Tuesday morning, as United look to end a run of eight matches without a win in all competitions when they visit Stamford Bridge on Sat
  
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• Balogun emerges as Juventus’ top January target after Everton medical chaos

  27-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Balogun emerges as Juventus’ top January target after Everton medical chaosTuttosport reports that USMNT star Folarin Balogun is Juventus’ top target in attack for the January transfer window as the Bianconeri seek more reinforcement after welcoming Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade last summer.American striker Balogun is Juventus’ top attacking target for the upcoming January transfer window, according to Tuttosport.Juventus pounce on Balogun for January windowSEATTLE, WASHINGTON – J
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder slams Pedri after El Clásico defeat: ‘Absolutely dreadful’

  27-10-2026 13:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder slams Pedri after El Clásico defeat: ‘Absolutely dreadful’Barcelona’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid has prompted criticism of Pedri, with former Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart questioning the Spaniard’s performance, while suggesting that Frenkie de Jong has an opportunity to reclaim his place in Hansi Flick’s starting XI.Speaking to Ziggo Sport (h/t SPORT), the former Netherlands international argued that Pedri and several of his Barcelona teammates f
  
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• Furious Wayne Rooney rips into Man United players over vital missing quality

  27-10-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wayne Rooney has launched an extraordinary rant at Manchester United’s players for lacking “emotion” and failing to work hard with manager Michael Carrick on the brink of being sacked.The former United striker was left furious by the performance in the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, extending a winless stress to eight games in all competitions with their latest crisis deepening.And despite Carrick remaining in charge, Rooney has hit out at the current squad and even p
  
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• Andoni Iraola making huge Liverpool mistake after major transfer development

  27-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola making huge Liverpool mistake after major transfer developmentEver since the start of the 2026-27 summer transfer window, Liverpool have been linked with several different players. They managed to bring four new ones in but, things still aren't quite right.They're not doing as well as they should be in the Premier League and, although they may be unbeaten in the Champions League, they've been extremely lucky to come out with the wins they have.One of the best ways for Liverpool to
  
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• 7 Arsenal youths join first-team training pre-Fleetwood Town clash

  27-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  7 Arsenal youths join first-team training pre-Fleetwood Town clashSeven Arsenal youth players took part in first-team training on Monday, ahead of the senior side’s League Cup match against Fleetwood Town on Tuesday.Photo by Cameron Howard/Getty ImagesArsenal are set to play League Two side Fleetwood Town on Tuesday night, perhaps representing an opportunity for some youth players to get a rare opportunity in the senior squad.With the majority of Arsenal’s games coming in a Premier League ti
  
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• Kylian Mbappe apologises to China after backlash over controversial comment: ‘I am sincerely sorry’

  27-10-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe apologises to China after backlash over controversial comment: ‘I am sincerely sorry’Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has apologised to the Chinese people following the controversy surrounding his comments about a meme comparing him to Chinese dictator Mao Zedong. The Frenchman issued a statement on social media after Chinese television announced the suspension of La Liga broadcasts in response to the incident.Mbappe acknowledged that his remarks were inappropriate and admitte
  
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• Grant hopes to see more of Walsall's best 'version'

  27-10-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Walsall boss Lee Grant suffered his first league defeat as Saddlers boss - in his 12th game in charge [Shutterstock]Walsall boss Lee Grant wants to see more of the confidence and belief that triggered the Saddlers' best 'version' of themselves in an all too brief purple patch against League Two leaders Salford City.Having been outplayed for most of the first half on Monday night, the Saddlers went 2-0 down before coming alive with two goals in eight second-half minutes to level.Walsall were then
  
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• Alonso has new headaches at Chelsea in big week

  27-10-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is heading into a difficult week of matches, and defeat at home to Tottenham has raised the stakes ahead of Wednesday's trip to Liverpool.The defeat was notable for a mistake by 21-year-old goalkeeper Mike Penders, which swung the game in Spurs' favour.Meanwhile, Cole Palmer was sent off and is suspended for Wednesday night's Carabao Cup tie.There was also the surprise absence of star striker Joao Pedro, with his fitness likely to be another topic at tod
  
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• Man United facing a number of injury concerns as struggles continue

  27-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United facing a number of injury concerns as struggles continueManchester United Injury News: Bruno Fernandes Concern Grows Before Chelsea TestManchester United have bigger problems than a bad afternoon against Bournemouth, but the 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford summed up where they are. Flat, short of confidence, short of rhythm and, in several positions, short of players. Eight matches without a win is not a blip. It is a trend, and injuries are part of it.There was at least one small mercy fr
  
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• Andoni Iraola green lights Liverpool move for £30m-rated star

  27-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola green lights Liverpool move for £30m-rated starLiverpool Eye Daniel Banjaqui as Andoni Iraola Weighs £30m Right-Back MoveLiverpool are assessing the right-back market carefully, and Daniel Banjaqui is emerging as one of the names attracting serious attention. According to TeamTalk, the Benfica teenager is being monitored closely amid growing interest from both Liverpool and Chelsea.The 18-year-old is highly regarded in Portugal and has already built a strong reputation at youth l
  
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• Barcelona could earn €11 million as PSG consider move for former winger – report

  27-10-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona could earn €11 million as PSG consider move for former winger – reportParis Saint-Germain are considering a move for Real Betis winger Ez Abde after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a serious knee injury, with Barcelona potentially in line for an €11 million windfall if the Moroccan international is sold for €55 million. According to a report from SPORT, the Ligue 1 champions are assessing attacking reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window, and Abde has emerged as one
  
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• AFC takes action against Jordan FA chief who continues to oppose Gianni Infantino

  27-10-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reported Jordan Football Association president Prince Ali bin Hussein to its judicial bodies after he accused Gianni Infantino of hijacking the AFC Congress for his own politics ends.Infantino appeared at the Asian football governing body’s extraordinary congress meeting in Tokyo last Friday, embracing AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa with a large hug in front of the membership as he delivered his endorsement for the Fifa president�
  
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• Tebas, La Liga issue official apology to China over Kylian Mbappe controversy

  27-10-2026 12:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tebas, La Liga issue official apology to China over Kylian Mbappe controversyLa Liga president Javier Tebas has apologised to China following the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s remarks about a meme comparing him to Chinese dictator Mao Zedong. The incident has sparked a diplomatic and commercial headache for Spanish football, with Chinese television announcing the suspension of La Liga broadcasts.In a statement published on X, Tebas acknowledged the offence caused by the Real Madrid f
  
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