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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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• Barcelona extend winning streak to 10 games but Flick faces worrying Champions League problem

  14-10-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona extend winning streak to 10 games but Flick faces worrying Champions League problemBarcelona continued their impressive run of form by beating Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, securing their 10th consecutive victory of the season. However, Hansi Flick’s side has another European concern to address after conceding yet again in the Champions League.As such, the Catalans have now gone 17 consecutive matches in the competition without keeping a clean sheet, a streak that stretches b
  
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• Real Madrid growing increasingly confident of beating Barcelona to the signing of teenage sensation

  14-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid growing increasingly confident of beating Barcelona to the signing of teenage sensationReal Madrid and Barcelona have been at it once again in the transfer market, trying to sign Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel.The 16-year-old Red Devils starlet has gone on strike at the English club and is pushing to have his contract ripped up.Los Blancos are hoping to secure one of Europe’s most exciting teenage prospects and see him wear white in the future.According to Mail Sport (h
  
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• Liverpool frontrunners in January race for £100m England star

  14-10-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool frontrunners in January race for £100m England starAlex Scott to Liverpool? Bournemouth Stance Opens Door as January Conditions EmergeBournemouth appear willing to consider a January sale of Alex Scott, although only under tightly defined circumstances, with Bournemouth Echo reporting that Liverpool are currently in a favourable position if the situation develops.The central point is clear. Bournemouth are not actively pushing Scott towards the exit, but their internal stance has
  
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• Today’s Papers – Tresoldi shocks Inter, Allegri turned upside down

  14-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Tresoldi shocks Inter, Allegri turned upside downLa Gazzetta dello SportRoma, here’s Mou. Gasp ready for the Real coupMalen and Dybala are the keys. Capello: ‘No fear.’Como believe, beat FeyenoordBitter Champions League for the Italians: Chivu and Allegri fallInter at zeroTresoldi launches Club Brugge, lesson to the Nerazzurri. Another Martinez mistake. Qualification for the round of 16 goes uphill.Rrahmani goal, then Napoli crumble too.Politano&rsq
  
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• Olivier Giroud reveals Mikel Arteta invited him into Arsenal dressing room

  14-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olivier Giroud reveals Mikel Arteta invited him into Arsenal dressing roomOlivier Giroud’s (40) farewell tour stopped by the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, a stadium where he spent some of the best years of his career, including scoring what he has since nominated as his best ever goal. Now in what he openly talks about being his final season in professional football, Giroud was left on the bench for Lille OSC’s trip to face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.
  
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• Galatasaray boss praises Barcelona players after 4-1 Champions League defeat: ‘They are like machines’

  14-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Galatasaray boss praises Barcelona players after 4-1 Champions League defeat: ‘They are like machines’Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk praised Barcelona’s quality after Hansi Flick’s side recovered from an early setback to secure a 4-1 Champions League victory in Istanbul.The Turkish side initially threatened to make life difficult for Barcelona, but struggled to maintain their approach as the visitors took control after the break. Buruk admitted that his players made
  
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• Champions League Preview | Stuttgart eye another win in the UEFA Champions League

  14-10-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League Preview | Stuttgart eye another win in the UEFA Champions LeagueStuttgart travel to Slovakia to face Slovan Bratislava on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League, in search of a successive victory in the competition after overcoming Norwegian outfit Viking 3-1 on Matchday 1. Strong record for Stuttgart and an opponent down on formStuttgart – who are coming into this game on the back of a 2-0 win over Paderborn – have faced Slovan Bratislava three times before an
  
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• Liverpool enquiry for 'fantastic' midfielder confirmed

  14-10-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool enquiry for 'fantastic' midfielder confirmedLiverpool have been linked with a whole host of players ever since the 2026-27 season first kicked off. Most fans expected a complete rebuild of their first-team squad after their fifth-place finish last term and, while that has happened with certain areas of their squad, there are still some that require a lot of work doing to them.This has led to the rumour mill going into overdrive with many different questions asked about what the future
  
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• Multiple Real Madrid insiders love Manchester City superstar who dreams of playing in Spain – report

  14-10-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Multiple Real Madrid insiders love Manchester City superstar who dreams of playing in Spain – reportReal Madrid have always attracted the biggest talents in the world and have had a pull unlike any other club in Europe.Their most successful eras have been built on generations of Galactico signings and finding systems that allow superstars to coexist.Jose Mourinho is attempting to do the same right now, trying to bring silverware to a club that has Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Be
  
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• ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: Kane rebukes Olise over red card 😤, fearsome Barça 🥵

  14-10-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 Breakfast FC: Kane rebukes Olise over red card 😤, fearsome Barça 🥵Kane calls out Olise after his red card 💥Bayern and Michael Olise could be dwelling on this moment for a long time. Sent off for throwing the ball at an opponent's head right in front of the referee, the Frenchman cost his team two points and will miss the showdown with Arsenal.Asked about the incident after the match, Harry Kane did not mince his words about his teammate. "O
  
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• PSG manager Luis Enrique reveals that it was ‘difficult’ to sell Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester City

  14-10-2026 09:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG manager Luis Enrique reveals that it was ‘difficult’ to sell Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester CityIt was amid a standoff in contract extension talks that Gianluigi Donnarumma (27) left Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2025. Just weeks earlier, the Italian had finally silenced the critics and played a starring role in guiding his side to the UEFA Champions League trophy. PSG had anticipated potential difficulties and were ready to execute their plan. Unable to negotiate a ne
  
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• Champions League reaction: Did Martinez go 'too far' with criticism of Man Utd hierarchy?

  14-10-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  10-man Manchester United lose 2-0 away at Atletico Madrid as Leny Yoro is sent offDefeat means Michael Carrick's side have won just two of nine matches this seasonDefender Lisandro Martinez launches scathing attack on club's board in post-match interview, saying he "expected more" signings in the summer transfer windowElsewhere, Arsenal beat French side Lille 3-0 as Olivier Giroud returned to his former clubGet Involved: What did you make of Martinez's comments? Did he go too far or was he right
  
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• Barcelona midfielder Pedri reveals why he asked to be substituted against Galatasaray: ‘Wasn’t feeling too well’

  14-10-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder Pedri reveals why he asked to be substituted against Galatasaray: ‘Wasn’t feeling too well’Pedri delivered another commanding performance as Barcelona defeated Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, helping Hansi Flick’s side take control of their Champions League clash after falling behind. The midfielder did not get on the scoresheet, but his influence was central to Barcelona’s second-half response.The Spain international was substituted in the cl
  
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• Lisandro Martinez’s extraordinary rant told the truth about Man United’s inept hierarchy

  14-10-2026 09:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a summer that promised so much, Manchester United have arrived in an autumn of discontent. Just as it looked like they might be turning a corner, they’re back to square one.Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid may well put Michael Carrick on the brink of losing his job. Several United players – notably captain Bruno Fernandes – looked totally dejected at full-time – and that was before Lisandro Martinez decided to launch an astonishing attack o
  
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• Lisandro Martinez rips into Manchester United board after disappointing Champions League loss

  14-10-2026 09:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lisandro Martinez rips into Manchester United board after disappointing Champions League lossLisandro Martinez launched a scathing attack on the Manchester United board after Tuesday’s 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid.The Red Devils produced a much-improved performance at the Metropolitano Stadium following the disappointing home draw against Tottenham Hotspur.But individual errors meant they had to return empty handed from the away Champions League fixture.The result has piled pressure on head
  
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• Incredible, Arsenal want struggling Liverpool star

  14-10-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Incredible, Arsenal want struggling Liverpool starArsenal are reportedly in for one Liverpool star. The Gunners feel a deal is at least possible.Liverpool are currently dealing with a few difficult contract situations but they're situations that they've simply got to sort. Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker sit at the top of that list.Both are genuine Liverpool legends and both, it has to be said, remain the most important and best options for their positions in the Reds' team. You can quite eas
  
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• Wrexham to batten down the hatches after defeat

  14-10-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham’s defeat to West Brom was their third loss of the season [Rex Features]Phil Parkinson has challenged Wrexham to make an immediate response following their home defeat by West Bromwich Albion in the Championship.Kieffer Moore's stunning 30-yard strike gave Wrexham the lead, but two goals in the final 11 minutes saw Albion hit back to win 2-1.Wrexham are at the Racecourse again on Saturday when they face bottom of the table Preston North End.Manager Parkinson said: "When you've lost
  
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• Makhanya being tracked - Wednesday's gossip

  14-10-2026 09:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Rangers are under no pressure to sell centre-back Olwethu Makhanya in the next 12 months, but the 22-year-old South Africa defender is attracting of interest from Italy and Spain while Brentford and Sunderland had scouts at Saturday's win over Kilmarnock. (Football Insider)Former striker Chris Sutton insists Celtic are too big to write off this season's Europa League campaign - and has backed mis-firing striker Kasper Hogh to come good on the big stage against Benfica. (Daily Record)Rangers
  
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• Lamine Yamal reveals what he called his stunning assist in Barcelona’s 4-1 Galatasaray win

  14-10-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal reveals what he called his stunning assist in Barcelona’s 4-1 Galatasaray winLamine Yamal once again proved decisive for Barcelona, earning the Man of the Match award after producing two assists in their 4-1 Champions League victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul.The Barcelona winger created the goals for Fermin Lopez and Anthony Gordon early in the second half, helping Hansi Flick’s side turn a difficult away fixture into a commanding win. However, it was his remarka
  
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• 🥐 Mourinho has his say, Spain draw: Wednesday’s 5️⃣ stories

  14-10-2026 08:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Mourinho has his say, Spain draw: Wednesday’s 5️⃣ storiesThe Champions League is enjoying a whirlwind week, with Spanish clubs taking center stage amid goal-filled displays, emotional victories and build-ups dominated by refereeing controversy.Barça run riot as Atlético celebrate an emotional winBarcelona and Atlético Madrid passed their European tests with flying colors. Hansi Flick's side produced a superb second half to thrash Galatasaray 4-1
  
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• Manchester City predicted XI v PSG: Rayan Cherki to start, Jérémy Doku on the left

  14-10-2026 08:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City predicted XI v PSG: Rayan Cherki to start, Jérémy Doku on the leftManchester City don’t have any absences to contend with as they prepare to host Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Bar the absence of academy product Senny Mayulu, PSG are also at full strength for the encounter and are expected to field their strongest side at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca is not expected to tinker with a winning side. The Cityzens won at An
  
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• Liverpool in strong position to move for £100m target in January

  14-10-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool in strong position to move for £100m target in JanuaryAlex Scott, Bournemouth and Liverpool: Why a £100m January Deal Already Feels Like a Premier League TestThere is something revealing about the timing of this story. According to BBC Football, Bournemouth are now open to selling Alex Scott in January, provided two conditions are met, a fee of around £100m arrives and their own league position does not make the move feel reckless. That is a significant softening from
  
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• Liverpool and Chelsea hopes raised as rivals change stance over £100m star

  14-10-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool and Chelsea hopes raised as rivals change stance over £100m starAlex Scott to Liverpool? Bournemouth Set £100m January Valuation Amid Transfer InterestBournemouth are prepared to consider the sale of Alex Scott in January, although any deal would depend on two major conditions being met. As Metro first reported, the south coast club would only entertain an exit if an offer in the region of £100 million arrives and their Premier League position provides enough comfort
  
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• AS Roma’s seven-game unbeaten streak poses fresh challenge for Real Madrid

  14-10-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AS Roma’s seven-game unbeaten streak poses fresh challenge for Real MadridReal Madrid face a difficult Champions League challenge against Roma on their visit to the Stadio Olimpico.Piero Gasperini’s side have developed into one of Europe’s most organised teams and are unbeaten in their opening seven matches of the season.Roma’s impressive start reflects the progress made under their manager, whose demanding approach has blended very well with the squad.Roma’s impres
  
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• 🚨 Inter and Napoli, double Champions League blow: how good is Serie A? ⚠️

  14-10-2026 08:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Inter and Napoli, double Champions League blow: how good is Serie A? ⚠️First and second in last season’s Serie A. The two teams that, just a few months ago, were looking down on everyone else. And today, both are still stuck on zero points in the Champions League.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Inter and Napoli crumble against Club Bruges and Villarreal, sending a warning that Italian football wo
  
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• PSG predicted XI v Manchester City: Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to start

  14-10-2026 08:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG predicted XI v Manchester City: Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to startParia Saint-Germain will field what is considered to be their strongest XI when they face Manchester City in the second game of their UEFA Champions League campaign. Senny Mayulu is the only injury-related absence for PSG, who come into this game off the back of three consecutive Ligue 1 wins. Luis Enrique’s side also won the first game of their UCL defence, against Slovan Bratislava. The fr
  
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• How Ukrainians are uniting behind Shakhtar in London

  14-10-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shakhtar's UK-based fans relish opportunities to watch their team, with Crystal Palace's away section selling out in an hour [Getty Images]Artem Genne's favourite footballing memory is standing on the Donbas Arena pitch, waving the Champions League flag, before Shakhtar Donetsk faced Chelsea.That was in 2012. Two years later, the Russian-backed capture of Donetsk led many Ukrainians to leave the city, including ardent Shakhtar supporter Genne.A large number fled to other areas of Ukraine and bey
  
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• 🗞️ Barça blitz, Atlético drama, Italian collapse: Wednesday's front pages

  14-10-2026 08:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Barça blitz, Atlético drama, Italian collapse: Wednesday's front pagesThe latest round of Champions League action has unleashed a storm of emotions across the continent’s leading front pages. From Lamine Yamal’s masterclass spearheading Barcelona to Atlético’s emotional victory dedicated to Koke and the high-profile stumbles of Italian and English giants, the sports press captures a day packed with goals, comebacks and tension. Barcelona s
  
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• Liverpool's Golden Boy travels, set for enormous show of faith

  14-10-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's Golden Boy travels, set for enormous show of faithLiverpool's golden boy has travelled to face LASK in the UEFA Youth League. He's set for an enormous show of faith.Liverpool have a series of young players coming through at the moment who are generating serious attention. Of course, Rio Ngumoha is the pick of the bunch as he's starting Premier League games and proving himself.But Trey Nyoni is another making waves. He was trusted to come on against Manchester City as a defensive, con
  
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