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• Two names mentioned as potential Michael Carrick replacements

  15-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two names mentioned as potential Michael Carrick replacementsManchester United Manager Search Intensifies as Michael Carrick Faces Defining WeekendManchester United are actively weighing up their managerial options, with talkSPORT reporting that Fabian Hurzeler is one of three names on a shortlist should Michael Carrick lose his job. Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte are also admired internally, as pressure builds ahead of Sunday’s trip to Leeds.The immediate context is familiar and unco
  
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• Too many cooks at Watford - Ince

  15-10-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince says he fears for the club in the Championship this season.The Hornets have lost their past four Championship matches to slip into the relegation zone but have backed head coach Alessio Dionisi before Saturday's game at home to Charlton Athletic (12:30 BST).Ince left Vicarage Road at the end of last season and is now with Tranmere Rovers in League Two but watched his former side suffer a 5-1 hammering at Cardiff on Tuesday night."It's something I saw coming," I
  
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• Iraola reveals Liverpool’s plan for Italy talent Leoni: ‘A little bit of a delay’

  15-10-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola reveals Liverpool’s plan for Italy talent Leoni: ‘A little bit of a delay’Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola says that he hopes that Giovanni Leoni starts training with the first team during the next international break, admitting there has been a ‘little bit of a delay’ in his recovery from a serious knee injury he sustained over a year ago.Leoni expected to return to training in November international breakLiverpool spent a fee of €35m plus add-ons to
  
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• Real Betis star sends warning to Barcelona ahead of La Liga clash: ‘Every match is a different story’

  15-10-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Betis star sends warning to Barcelona ahead of La Liga clash: ‘Every match is a different story’FC Barcelona are enjoying a historic start to the season. Hansi Flick’s side have won ten consecutive matches in all competitions so far and are scoring goals with remarkable ease. With 43 goals to their name, the Catalans have emerged as an unstoppable force going forward, enjoying their best goalscoring start in a century.Up next for the reigning La Liga champions is a clash a
  
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• Le Mans midfielder Adil Bourabaa may undergo surgery and miss remainder of the year

  15-10-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Le Mans midfielder Adil Bourabaa may undergo surgery and miss remainder of the yearLe Mans FC’s Adil Bourabaa (21) may be forced to undergo surgery and be sidelined for the rest of 2026, according to his manager Patrick Videira.Having sustained an ankle injury whilst on international duty with Algeria, the midfielder could therefore be out for longer than the four weeks initially suggested.“At the moment, the news isn’t reassuring,” Videira admitted at a press conference
  
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• Bierhoff: ‘I hope Tresoldi chooses Germany, FA in contact with him’

  15-10-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bierhoff: ‘I hope Tresoldi chooses Germany, FA in contact with him’Ex-Milan striker and former technical director of the German FA Oliver Bierhoff says that he hopes Nicolo Tresoldi opts to represent Germany over Italy at senior international level, and says that ‘as far as I know’, the DFB is ‘in contact’ with the Club Brugge striker.Bierhoff weighs in on Tresoldi’s international decisionTresoldi was born in Italy to parents of Italian descent, but move
  
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• El Clásico Hangs in Balance as Madrid Challenge Vinícius Ban

  15-10-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  El Clásico Hangs in Balance as Madrid Challenge Vinícius BanReal Madrid plan to appeal Vinícius Júnior’s four-match suspension after the RFEF disciplinary committee rejected the club’s initial challenge, with the outcome set to determine whether the forward remains unavailable for El Clásico and three other La Liga fixtures. El Imparcial reports that the club considers the punishment excessive, while The Athletic also reports that Madrid have indica
  
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• Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he's still not fit to lead

  15-10-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gianni Infantino celebrated 10 years as Fifa president in February 2026 [Getty Images]President Gianni Infantino has apologised to the Fifa Council for his World Cup sell-off plan - but has been told he is not fit to lead unless he releases all of the documents and answers key questions.The Fifa Council met in Zurich on Thursday for the first time since Infantino's secret Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal - which would have handed a portion of the organisation's commercial rights to a priva
  
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• Steven Gerrard backs Liverpool star to ‘turn things around’ after recent struggles

  15-10-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steven Gerrard backs Liverpool star to ‘turn things around’ after recent strugglesFlorian Wirtz Confidence Question Grows After Liverpool Win Over LASKFlorian Wirtz finally produced something tangible for Liverpool in midweek, registering his second assist of the season against LASK. It was better, and Liverpool needed better. One decent night, though, does not wipe away the wider issue.The problem is not hard to spot. Wirtz has looked short of rhythm, short of conviction and, at tim
  
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• Confirmed: Chelsea to wear new kit against Everton

  15-10-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Chelsea to wear new kit against EvertonChelsea third kit set for debut against Everton in Premier League tripChelsea will roll out a new look at Everton this weekend, and there is no mystery about the timing. Saturday’s lunchtime Premier League fixture at the Hill Dickinson Stadium brings the first use of the club’s 2026/27 third kit, a white strip with blue trim and red pinstripes, clearly designed to lean on nostalgia while pushing a fresh commercial launch.Xabi Alonso&r
  
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• 🥶 Woltemade at risk, Inzaghi future, Gasp crisis: today's news 🔥

  15-10-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥶 Woltemade at risk, Inzaghi future, Gasp crisis: today's news 🔥After two days of Champions League action to forget, tonight it will be up to Juventus, Milan and Atalanta to try to restore Italy’s pride in European competition, in the Europa League and Conference League.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!In the meantime, here is a look at today’s biggest stories.Juve: Woltemade’s future in doub
  
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• Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola provides injury update before Brentford clash

  15-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola provides injury update before Brentford clashLiverpool could be without Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Saturday’s Premier League encounter with Brentford, with all three players facing late fitness assessments.The trio sustained injuries while representing their countries during the international break and subsequently missed Liverpool’s matches against Manchester City and LASK.Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has refused to ru
  
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• Liverpool face triple injury doubt as Iraola provides update before Brentford clash

  15-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool face triple injury doubt as Iraola provides update before Brentford clashLiverpool could be without Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Saturday’s Premier League encounter with Brentford, with all three players facing late fitness assessments.The trio sustained injuries while representing their countries during the international break and subsequently missed Liverpool’s matches against Manchester City and LASK.Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has refused
  
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• Barcelona legend Pedro Rodriguez reveals why nobody compares to Lionel Messi: ‘Continues to prove it to this day’

  15-10-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona legend Pedro Rodriguez reveals why nobody compares to Lionel Messi: ‘Continues to prove it to this day’Former Barcelona forward Pedro Rodriguez has delivered a glowing assessment of Lionel Messi, describing the Argentine as a one-of-a-kind footballer whose influence remains unmatched.In a detailed interview with SPORT following his retirement announcement, Pedro was asked whether Messi was the best player he had shared a dressing room with. The former Spain internation
  
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• Real Madrid should be alarmed by this concerning statistic vs AS Roma

  15-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid should be alarmed by this concerning statistic vs AS RomaReal Madrid produced one of their best comebacks in recent years, when the team managed to fight back from a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 against AS Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday.Three late goals in quick succession from Carlos Espi, Endrick and Antonio Rudiger secured a late and fantastic victory for Los Blancos.However, for the majority of the game, the team simply failed to create any meaningful chances for the team.Co
  
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• Roy Keane brands Man United a ‘circus’ after Lisandro Martinez's extraordinary rant

  15-10-2026 15:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roy Keane has described Manchester United as a “circus” after Lisandro Martinez launched an attack on the club’s hierarchy.The Argentine centre-back accused United of lacking ambition and questioned their summer recruitment after Tuesday night’s 2-0 Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid.Former United captain said the remarks were symptomatic of the “chaos” at Old Trafford.Gary Neville added that the interview amounted to a direct attack on Martinez’
  
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• Arsenal's injured Caldentey out for up to 10 weeks

  15-10-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mariona Caldentey was part of the Spain squad who won the 2023 Women's World Cup [Getty Images]Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is expected to miss about two months of Women's Super League action because of a hamstring injury.The Spain international suffered the injury during Arsenal's 4-2 defeat at Manchester City on 4 October.Caldentey has been a key player for Arsenal since joining from Barcelona two years ago and was the 2024-25 WSL Player of the Year."Mariona [Caldentey] went off agains
  
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• Newcastle news conference: Jaissle to speak plus rank his start as manager

  15-10-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League news conferences taking place - table and fixtures before this weekend's actionNewcastle's Matthias Jaissle, Coventry's Frank Lampard and Hull's Sergej Jakirovic speaking on ThursdayIt comes after Coventry hammered Newcastle 4-1 on Monday; leaving Newcastle with an indifferent start to the seasonHow has Jaissle done in his first six games in charge? Have your say by clicking 'Get Involved' belowNewcastle are at home to Aston Villa, Hull go to Fulham and Coventry travel to Tottenha
  
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• Champions League review: PSG’s benchmark, Viking uprising and an Italian-German dilemma

  15-10-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi, Bradley Barcola and Nicolò<strong> </strong>Tresoldi were all on form this week.Composite: Getty, EPA, AlamyA big week forFamous faces in the crowd for English teams’ home matches on Wednesday. While Prince William delighted in his beloved Aston Villa’s 6-0 romp over Fenerbahce, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City homecoming was spoiled by Paris Saint-Germain showing they still represent the benchmark in European club
  
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• Vinicius Jr accuses referees of targeting him as he speaks out after being hit with four-game ban

  15-10-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinícius Júnior is unhappy with how he is being treated by referees and wants more protection for talented players like himself, Lamine Yamal and Julián Álvarez.His comments came after he was handed a four-game La Liga suspension, with the announcement coming hours before Real Madrid's Champions League match at Roma on Wednesday.The punishment followed a red card for pulling the hair of an opponent and for protesting against the referee.He spoke out after Madrid's 4-3
  
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• Premier League news conferences plus rank Jaissle's start as Newcastle boss

  15-10-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League news conferences taking place - table and fixtures before this weekend's actionNewcastle's Matthias Jaissle, Coventry's Frank Lampard and Hull's Sergej Jakirovic speaking on ThursdayIt comes after Coventry hammered Newcastle 4-1 on Monday; leaving Newcastle with an indifferent start to the seasonHow has Jaissle done in his first six games in charge? Have your say by clicking 'Get Involved' belowNewcastle are at home to Aston Villa, Hull go to Fulham and Coventry travel to Tottenha
  
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• Jose Mourinho hails Roma’s Wesley after Real Madrid win

  15-10-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho hails Roma’s Wesley after Real Madrid winSerie A side Roma picked up a dramatic defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday but Brazilian wing-back Wesley caught the attention of Jose Mourinho during the tie.Wesley has been a regular for Roma since joining in 2025. Against Real Madrid, he played at right wing-back but has also slotted in comfortably on the left sided berth through the ongoing campaign.He impressed in the tie and Mourinho pointed out his impact very specifically.The Po
  
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• Adams' new Plymouth role huge news - Cleverley

  15-10-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Cleverley has led Plymouth Argyle to the summit of League One after 10 games [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says Derek Adams' new role is "huge news" for the club.Adams has become sporting director at Home Park, less than a year after re-joining the club as director of football.Cleverley is in his second season in charge of the Pilgrims, having come in after the club was relegated from the Championship in 2025."We've worked really well since he's been at the club, suc
  
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• Racing Santander star opines on Real Madrid ace Vinicius’ absence for La Liga clash: ‘Many players will perform at high level’

  15-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Racing Santander star opines on Real Madrid ace Vinicius’ absence for La Liga clash: ‘Many players will perform at high level’Real Madrid have been handed a major blow this week as Vinicius Jr. has been given a four-match suspension following his red card incident against Villarreal.That means the Brazilian international is set to miss the next four domestic matches Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander and Valencia, respectively.Although the Racing game is slated for November 1
  
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• Pedro Rodriguez reveals how Pep Guardiola changed Barcelona and names his greatest career moment

  15-10-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedro Rodriguez reveals how Pep Guardiola changed Barcelona and names his greatest career momentFormer Barcelona forward Pedro Rodriguez has opened up about the moment Pep Guardiola changed his career, reflecting on his journey from an ambitious youngster to one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.At 39, Pedro has brought an extraordinary playing career to a close after a trophy-laden stint. His achievements also include major honours with Spain, including the World Cu
  
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• French FA’s Ethics Committee calls on supporters to cease ‘political or trade union activities’ in the stands

  15-10-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  French FA’s Ethics Committee calls on supporters to cease ‘political or trade union activities’ in the standsThe National Council for Ethics and Professional Conduct (CNE) of the French Football Federation (FFF) has, in a letter consulted by L’Équipe, called on supporters to “leave in the changing rooms”, for the duration of the match, “anything that might cause division, in particular political and trade union affiliations”.The statement co
  
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• Premier League news conferences & how do you rate Jaissle's start as Newcastle boss?

  15-10-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League news conferences taking placeNewcastle's Matthias Jaissle, Coventry's Frank Lampard and Hull's Sergej Jakirovic speaking on ThursdayIt comes after Coventry hammered Newcastle 4-1 on Monday; leaving Newcastle with an indifferent start to the seasonHow has Jaissle done in his first six games in charge? Have your say by clicking 'Get Involved' belowNewcastle are at home to Aston Villa, Hull go to Fulham and Coventry travel to Tottenham this weekend Premier League news conferences &am
  
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• Napoli team news: David Neres suffers injury, set to miss Venezia clash

  15-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli team news: David Neres suffers injury, set to miss Venezia clashNapoli will be without David Neres for this weekend’s trip to Venezia after the Brazilian picked up a muscle problem.According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the winger came off the bench in the second half of Tuesday’s 3-1 Champions League defeat to Villarreal and has since felt muscular discomfort. The extent of the problem is not yet clear, and Napoli’s medical staff are still assessing him.The club made no referenc
  
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• Endrick had played just 10 mins all season before settling Roma v Real 🔥

  15-10-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Endrick had played just 10 mins all season before settling Roma v Real 🔥Striker Endrick was the standout performer in Real Madrid's 4-3 comeback victory over Roma in the Champions League. In just 37 minutes on the pitch, the 20-year-old Brazilian scored a goal, played a direct role in another and was named player of the match, justifying coach José Mourinho's recent praise and his continued place at the club.
  Before the clash in the Italian capital, Endrick had played just 10 minu
  
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• Rams' Langas out until new year with groin injury

  15-10-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sondre Langas has featured 50 times for Derby since joining the club in February 2025 [Shutterstock]Derby County defender Sondre Langas has been ruled out until the new year after suffering a groin injury in Wednesday's heavy defeat at Queens Park Rangers.The 25-year-old Norway international limped off the pitch after just 12 minutes when the game was still scoreless.The Rams were two goals down within 10 minutes of his exit, as they went on to lose the Championship match 4-1.Langas underwent sc
  
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