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• The differences between Spalletti and Carrick amid Conte speculation

  29-10-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The differences between Spalletti and Carrick amid Conte speculationAntonio Conte has been linked with both Juventus and Manchester United; while neither club is reportedly in advanced talks with the Italian tactician, the Red Devils appear closer than the Bianconeri to making a managerial change.Juventus and Manchester United are both enduring difficult periods in Serie A and the Premier League, respectively, and speculation around Antonio Conte is another point of common ground between the two
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder advises Barcelona target to join Ajax, PSV or Feyenoord: ‘It wouldn’t be crazy’

  11-11-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder advises Barcelona target to join Ajax, PSV or Feyenoord: ‘It wouldn’t be crazy’Former Real Madrid and Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder believes Barcelona transfer target Ruud Nijstad should take an intermediate step in Dutch football before moving to one of Europe’s elite clubs. Speaking on Ziggo Sport’s programme Rondo (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the former midfielder suggested that the likes of Ajax, PSV or Feyenoord would provide the 18-year-old FC Tw
  
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• Man Utd open talks with Pochettino about replacing Carrick

  11-11-2026 09:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have opened talks with USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick, who is expected to lose his job this week.Carrick's future at United will be decided at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday that will be attended by chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.And discussions over a possible return to the Premier League for former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Pochettino are under way.United have spoken to the
  
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• Two Premier League defenders on Manchester United’s shortlist ahead of January window

  11-11-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Premier League defenders on Manchester United’s shortlist ahead of January windowManchester United latest on Ratcliffe cutbacks, January targets and Luke Shaw returnManchester United head into another difficult stretch with pressure building on and off the pitch, and the latest developments paint a picture of a club still searching for stability. According to the Daily Mail, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting measures have again affected the Association of Former Manchester United Players,
  
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• Man United could appoint former Premier League boss ahead of Liverpool clash

  11-11-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United could appoint former Premier League boss ahead of Liverpool clashManchester United Manager Search Heats Up as Michael Carrick Nears SackManchester United look set to make another change in the dugout. Michael Carrick is expected to be sacked this week after presiding over the club’s worst domestic start in 40 years. That is the headline, and there is no dressing it up. United are 18th in the Premier League with eight points from 10 matches. For a club of this size, that is failure.W
  
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• Jacobo Ramon explains why he decided to leave Real Madrid after 12 years at the club: ‘I knew my time had come’

  11-11-2026 09:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jacobo Ramon explains why he decided to leave Real Madrid after 12 years at the club: ‘I knew my time had come’Real Madrid have seen several promising academy graduates establish themselves away from the Santiago Bernabeu in recent seasons.The biggest name among them is Nico Paz, who has gone on to become a superstar in Serie A for Como.Another player whose career has followed a steady upward trajectory is Jacobo Ramon, who plays for the same club as Paz.The 21-year-old has been going from s
  
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• Strasbourg sound out Hugo Oliveira replacements

  11-11-2026 09:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Strasbourg sound out Hugo Oliveira replacementsRC Strasbourg Alsace have sounded out potential replacements for Hugo Oliveira, according to a report from L’Équipe. The Portuguese manager has struggled since being appointed over the summer. Didier Digard became the first manager to be sacked last week and he was followed earlier this week by Yannick Cahuzac, although RC Lens are yet to officialise the Corsican’s exit. He had only replaced Dino Toppmoller earlier in the season. The German lef
  
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• Joan Garcia backs Barcelona defenders amid criticism of defensive performances: ‘With our style and system…’

  11-11-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joan Garcia backs Barcelona defenders amid criticism of defensive performances: ‘With our style and system…’Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia has defended Hansi Flick’s defensive approach, insisting that the responsibility for protecting the team cannot fall solely on the backline. In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, the Spaniard discussed Barcelona’s recent recovery, his return from injury and the criticism directed at the club’s defenders.Garcia’s comments come after Barcelona
  
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• 🚨 BREAKING: Man Utd 'finalising deal' for exciting Carrick replacement

  11-11-2026 09:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 BREAKING: Man Utd 'finalising deal' for exciting Carrick replacementManchester United are attempting to tie up a deal to hire Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach if Michael Carrick is fired this week.That is according to a Wednesday morning report from The Athletic's David Ornstein, who claims that the club have identified their top target in the event of a decision to part ways with their current boss.Although a final decision has not yet been reached, club executives will hold a m
  
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• Stats behind Fermin Lopez’s special quality that makes him difficult to defend

  11-11-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stats behind Fermin Lopez’s special quality that makes him difficult to defendBarcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez is enjoying one of the most productive periods of his career under Hansi Flick, with eight goals and seven assists in 15 appearances across competitions in the 2026/27 season. Understandably, the 23-year-old has become an increasingly important member of Flick’s squad, taking advantage of Dani Olmo’s injury to establish greater consistency in the starting line-up.His attacking o
  
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• Real Madrid-linked midfielder breaks silence on transfer rumours amid current struggles: ‘Haven’t contacted anyone’

  11-11-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid-linked midfielder breaks silence on transfer rumours amid current struggles: ‘Haven’t contacted anyone’Real Madrid have undergone a significant transformation under Jose Mourinho, with Los Blancos securing eight straight victories ahead of the international break.The Portuguese manager has made some tactical tweaks to bring greater balance to midfield and defence.However, midfield remains an area of concern for Los Blancos, who could look to strengthen it in the future.One play
  
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• NI can draw on strong club form in key window

  11-11-2026 09:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Northern Ireland are top of Nations League Group B2 after four games [Getty Images]Despite being together for 16 straight days only a month ago, when Northern Ireland players reconvened this week for Nations League fixtures against Ukraine and Hungary there was still plenty of catching up to do. Whether it be Pierce Charles' incredible double-save of Jarrod Bowen's penalty to preserve a point for Queens Park Rangers against West Ham, Isaac Price putting his own spot-kick woe behind him back at W
  
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• ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: WTF pitch invasion 😭, Yamal plays Santa

  11-11-2026 09:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: WTF pitch invasion 😭, Yamal plays SantaThe weekend's WTF moment 😭This weekend, during Guzide Gebzespor's dramatic 4-3 win over Inegol Kafkas in the Turkish fourth division, a wheelchair user invaded the pitch to celebrate their club's victory. The Bellingham brothers reunited 🫂England returned to training on Tuesday, giving Jude and Jobe Bellingham the chance to share their first moments together as international teammates.How amazing must it be to share that wi
  
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• 🥐 Endrick stirs up the market; Tchouameni out: 5️⃣ Wednesday stories

  11-11-2026 09:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Endrick stirs up the market; Tchouameni out: 5️⃣ Wednesday storiesFootball offers no respite this Wednesday: developments over Endrick’s future shake up Chamartín, Aurelien Tchouameni leaves France short-handed after suffering an injury, and Spain put the finishing touches to their preparations in Prague. We also look back at Valencia and Alavés’s six-goal cup routs, alongside a morale-boosting European win for Real Madrid Women.Real Madrid transfer news: Endrick weighs his option
  
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• Dalkeith to LA pays off for Porteous with Scotland recall

  11-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's been quite the journey for Ryan Porteous, literally and metaphorically. Let's take the former first. He's gone from Dalkeith to Los Angeles in a career trajectory that started with the Hibernian Under-20s and a loan at Edinburgh City. He then played more than 150 games for the Hibs first team - and more than 80 for Watford when he moved south of the border. The man from Midlothian has row racked up 52 appearances for Los Angeles, the cross-town rivals of the better known LA Galaxy. A transa
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid secure highly-rated teenage defender with new contract until 2031

  11-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid secure highly-rated teenage defender with new contract until 2031La Fabrica has proved to be one of Real Madrid’s biggest sources of talent in recent years.While Los Blancos may not always have room for their graduates in the first team, they have brought in good money from player sales.The club have continued their commitment to strengthening La Fabrica by tying down yet another exciting youth prospect.According to Diario AS, Los Blancos have now secured 18-year-old cen
  
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• Barcelona captain underwent early surgery to avoid missing international duty

  11-11-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona captain underwent early surgery to avoid missing international dutyBarcelona forward Raphinha underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his left ear on October 26, bringing forward a procedure that the club had wanted him to schedule during the November international break. According to a report by Brazilian outlet ge.globo, the 29-year-old chose to undergo the operation early because he did not want to miss Brazil’s final international fixtures of 2026.The decision has understandably
  
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• 🗞️ Jacobo Ramón, Joan García, Spain dominates Wednesday's front pages

  11-11-2026 08:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Jacobo Ramón, Joan García, Spain dominates Wednesday's front pagesSpain’s national team training camp dominates the headlines this Wednesday, with the spotlight on several players making their mark. While Jacobo Ramón grabs the headlines for his breakthrough under Cesc Fàbregas, transfer talk puts Pedro Porro and Endrick at the centre of attention. Jacobo Ramón takes centre stage in MadridThe front pages of Marca and AS both heap praise on Jacobo Ramón. The centre-back, called up
  
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• Manchester United receive major injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash

  11-11-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United receive major injury boost ahead of Liverpool clashLuke Shaw Return Looms as Manchester United Search for Stability Before Liverpool ClashManchester United head into the international break with fresh uncertainty surrounding both the first-team picture and the wider direction of the club. A chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa has intensified scrutiny on Michael Carrick, with the pressure mounting after a start to the season that has left United in the Premier League relegation zo
  
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• Arsenal remain keen on January move for Real Madrid forward

  11-11-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal remain keen on January move for Real Madrid forwardArsenal transfer latest: Endrick interest grows as Martin Zubimendi faces uncertain futureArsenal’s winter planning appears to be accelerating, with fresh indications that Real Madrid forward Endrick is under consideration while Martin Zubimendi’s future at the Emirates looks increasingly open. According to talkSPORT, the Gunners are assessing the market carefully as Mikel Arteta looks to protect his squad against disruption in the a
  
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• Wimmer among Aberdeen applicants - gossip

  11-11-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Motherwell manager keen on Aberdeen vacancy and former Rangers loan winger keen on return to Ibrox one day...Aberdeen hope to have the shortlist for their new manager finalised within 24-48 hours and, while assessing options in Scotland, the UK and Europe, have received an application from Michael Wimmer, who spent three months as Motherwell boss and has just been sacked as assistant at Holsten Kiel. (Press & Journal - subscription required)St Johnstone owner Adam Webb has no concerns
  
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• Pau Cubarsi reveals what Hansi Flick does when he gets angry at Barcelona: ‘When he’s angry, he speaks in German’

  11-11-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Cubarsi reveals what Hansi Flick does when he gets angry at Barcelona: ‘When he’s angry, he speaks in German’Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has offered interesting insight into the language dynamics within the dressing room and how Hansi Flick communicates with his players when emotions rise. The recently named Golden Boy winner also addressed questions about his Spanish fluency, explaining that although he speaks both languages, Catalan remains his preferred way of communicating. Wh
  
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• Former Real Madrid academy graduate addresses potential return and names favourite Los Blancos stars

  11-11-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid academy graduate addresses potential return and names favourite Los Blancos starsReal Madrid have been keeping a close eye on the development of academy graduate Jacobo Ramon at Como.The young defender moved to the Italian club and has since established himself as one of the most important cogs in Cesc Fabregas’ project.He and fellow Castilla graduate Nico Paz have become two of Como’s most sought-after players.Speaking in an interview with Diario AS, Ramon discussed his f
  
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• Roma still monitoring Rodrigo Riquelme

  11-11-2026 08:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma still monitoring Rodrigo RiquelmeDuring these days of break, Gian Piero Gasperini will urge the club to clarify the upcoming transfer window. The Giallorossi coach cannot afford to be caught unprepared, given the extraordinary start to the season and the ambition to maintain competitiveness. Quite the opposite, they’re missing the final step in their development to dream big. Roma isn’t giving up on Real Madrid’s Endrick, who remains the priority of the January transfer campaign. In a
  
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• Roma not expected to invest in January midfield signing

  11-11-2026 08:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma not expected to invest in January midfield signingGian Piero Gasperini’s second season as Roma coach is making Roma fans dream: 27 points after 11 games, 31 goals scored and 10 conceded. The Roman club is two points behind top-seeded Lazio and one behind Chivu’s Inter. D’Amico is studying the most effective strategy to strengthen the team for the Grugliasco-born coach, who has publicly stated he doesn’t want to sign for second place. What’s missing from the manager’s squad? Cert
  
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• Ryan Friedkin to arrive in Rome for transfer summit

  11-11-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ryan Friedkin to arrive in Rome for transfer summitThe main question Roma fans have been asking themselves in the last few hours is clear: how far can Gasperini’s team go with a major signing in the January transfer window? For some, the answer is simple: they can win the Scudetto. This question is fueling the thoughts of Gasperini and the Giallorossi management, starting with Tony D’Amico, who will be extremely busy meeting the manager’s demands. They’re also waiting for a signal from t
  
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• Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha explains how Barcelona superstar has inspired young footballers: ‘He plays as if…’

  11-11-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool prodigy Rio Ngumoha explains how Barcelona superstar has inspired young footballers: ‘He plays as if…’Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha has credited Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal with changing the way young footballers approach the game, describing the teenager as one of the best players in the world. Speaking in an interview with The Independent, the 18-year-old England international highlighted how Yamal’s confidence, freedom and performances at such a young age have inspired
  
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• Carlos Espi talks Mbappe, Ballon d’Or, Mourinho and Premier League interest

  11-11-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Espi talks Mbappe, Ballon d’Or, Mourinho and Premier League interestThere is no doubt that Kylian Mbappe is one of the best players on the planet, and his second-placed finish on the Ballon d’Or standings reflects the same.His numbers at Real Madrid are staggering, and he has already made the number nine position his own with Los Blancos.The club did, however, see the need to keep a backup player in the position and went on to bring in Carlos Espi – a player who provides a more dir
  
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• Blázquez double from Rioja assists seals Valencia’s 6-0 Copa del Rey win over Tavernes

  11-11-2026 08:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blázquez double from Rioja assists seals Valencia’s 6-0 Copa del Rey win over TavernesAimar Blázquez scored twice from Rioja assists as Valencia beat Tavernes 6-0 at Mestalla, where the hosts were officially the away side. The win follows a 0-3 defeat to Real Madrid and takes Valencia into the second round.Valencia cruised past Tavernes in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday 10 November 2026. The tie was played at the Estadio de Mestalla, yet Valencia were officially the away side in their own stadi
  
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• From Jersey to Somalia... via Liverpool & Man City

  11-11-2026 08:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Somalia midfielder Jarma Mohamed moved to eighth-tier Jersey Bulls in the summer [Lauren Queree/Jersey Bulls]Not many 21-year-olds can say they have played international football, had spells at Liverpool and Manchester City and are now playing in non-league after being spotted on a mobile app.But Jarma Mohamed's footballing journey is not that of your typical midfielder.The combative playmaker has been recalled to Somalia's side for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Ghana this month, c
  
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