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• Welsh Cup: TNS among five Cymru Prem sides into third round

  16-10-2026 22:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The New Saints are 10-time winners of the Welsh Cup [FAW]The New Saints survived a late scare to beat Airbus Broughton UK 2-1 in the first all-Cymru Premier tie of the season and advance to the 2026/27 Welsh Cup third round.Dan Williams scored late to ensure the current Cymru Premier leaders were not dealt an upset defeat after Jordan Evans cancelled out Dan Davies' early strike.TNS were knocked out in the third round by Cardiff Met last season, and could draw the Students again after their 4-0
  
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• Nuno Mendes injured and ruled out of PSG-Barcelona

  18-10-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nuno Mendes injured and ruled out of PSG-BarcelonaParis Saint-Germain have suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial European clash. Full-back Nuno Mendes will miss this Tuesday’s vital match against FC Barcelona.According to a report by Le Parisien, the Portuguese international is struggling with an injury. The untimely thigh injury occurred yesterday during the match against Strasbourg.After first experiencing discomfort, the player was quickly assessed by the club’s medical
  
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• 📸 Brighton continue red-hot goalscoring form with latest wonderstrike

  18-10-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Brighton continue red-hot goalscoring form with latest wonderstrikeBrighton are having an outstanding start to the Premier League season and this afternoon's clash with Crystal Palace is no different.
  It took the Seagulls a matter of minutes to open the scoring as a free-kick from Pascal Groß deflected in off Jaydee Canvot.Moments later, Diego Gómez added a second with quite possibly the strongest goal of the season contender.From 51 metres and just inside t
  
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• 📸 Goal of the year already?! PL star scores from the halfway line

  18-10-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Goal of the year already?! PL star scores from the halfway lineAfter just seven minutes, the entire stadium went wild—and rightly so. Had they just witnessed the goal of the year?There’s certainly a case to be made. Brighton’s Diego Gomez scored with a thunderous strike from the halfway line—Benitez had no chance in the Palace goal. Everything else is going almost perfectly for Fabian Hürzeler’s side, too. The Seagulls were already 3–0 up a
  
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• Official: Lazio confirm squad list of 24 players take on Juventus in Serie A

  18-10-2026 15:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Lazio confirm squad list of 24 players take on Juventus in Serie AGennaro Gattuso has confirmed a Lazio squad of 24 players to take on Juventus in Sunday evening’s headline clash in Serie A, including a return to the fold for Luca Pellegrini.Lazio require three points away against Juventus if they are to draw level with Inter at the top of the Serie A standings, and will be up against a Bianconeri side that were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari last weekend, but have since picked u
  
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• Liverpool youngster set for huge opportunity after latest injury blow

  18-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youngster set for huge opportunity after latest injury blowLiverpool Midfield Injury Blow Opens Door for James McConnell and Wataru EndoLiverpool got the result at Brentford. That mattered. Three points away from home, after going behind, always matter. Doing it in awkward circumstances matters even more. Still, the main talking point was not the comeback, it was Dominik Szoboszlai limping off and needing help from the medical staff.That changes things quickly for Andoni Iraola. Early
  
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• Barcelona star ready for PSG and Real Madrid clashes as Hansi Flick faces important decision

  18-10-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star ready for PSG and Real Madrid clashes as Hansi Flick faces important decisionBarcelona captain Raphinha is ready to play a bigger role in the club’s crucial upcoming fixtures against Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.Following his return to action against Real Betis, Hansi Flick must now decide how many minutes to give him in the two matches.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian’s recent absence was largely precautionary, with Barcelona carefully managing his m
  
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• Millwall defender Sturge signs long-term contract

  18-10-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zak Sturge has started every Championship match for Millwall this season[Shutterstock]Millwall defender Zak Sturge has signed a new long-term contract to commit his future to the club.Sturge, 22, joined the Lions from Chelsea in February 2025, initially on loan before making the move permanent last summer.He has made 60 appearances for Alex Neil's team, scoring once and the left-back has featured in every match this season."When he first came in from Chelsea, he had to be patient, but he worked
  
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• Fans gone, 0:4 down: second-tier side endure a nightmare day

  18-10-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fans gone, 0:4 down: second-tier side endure a nightmare dayThe signs were anything but promising for SV Darmstadt even before kick-off. As the Lilies’ fan support group reported ahead of the match, there was a confrontation with police at Karlsruhe Central Station. "According to our observations, several federal police officers used batons to force numerous people up a passageway towards a platform, for no reason apparent to us. Masked police officers were waiting at the top. After severa
  
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• Gago earns West Ham first away win of WSL season

  18-10-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kelly Gago has scored two goals in the WSL this season [Getty Images]West Ham earned their first Women's Super League away win of the season with a morale-boosting victory over Crystal Palace thanks to Kelly Gago's first-half strike.Gago scored with the only shot on target in a poor first half, but the Hammers had the better of the play after the break and should have won by a greater margin.The Eagles rarely threatened, managing only one shot on target, and were content to hang in the game for
  
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• Arsenal monitor Chelsea 20yo they want to keep

  18-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal monitor Chelsea 20yo they want to keepArsenal are monitoring Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong with a view to signing him, though the Blues are keen to extend his contract.Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty ImagesSimon Phillips reports on The SPTC Podcast that Chelsea’sJosh Acheampong is drawing interest from around the world, with Arsenal the latest club to begin monitoring with a view to signing him.The Gunners are reportedly very interested, though Chelsea view him as ‘unsellable&
  
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• Cuti Romero injured and will miss two Atlético de Madrid matches

  18-10-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cuti Romero injured and will miss two Atlético de Madrid matchesCristian 'Cuti' Romero has sparked concern after an untimely adductor muscle injury was confirmed. The Argentine centre-back, a defensive mainstay, has had his run of games abruptly interrupted by this physical setback.Fortunately, medical tests confirmed that the injury is minor. The defender will spend around ten days off the pitch as he completes his recovery and works his way back to fitness.The layoff will rule him out o
  
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• Premier League: Brighton and Bournemouth take early leads

  18-10-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Premier League games under wayMartinez starts for Man Utd at Leeds after explosive post-match commentsBrighton can go second with win over rivals Crystal PalaceBournemouth host Sunderland with both sides in bottom threeNottingham Forest v Arsenal follows at 16:30 Watch Saturday's Premier League highlights Premier League: Brighton and Bournemouth take early leads
  
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• Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace

  18-10-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three Premier League games under wayMartinez starts for Man Utd at Leeds after explosive post-match commentsBrighton can go second with win over rivals Crystal PalaceBournemouth host Sunderland with both sides in bottom threeNottingham Forest v Arsenal follows at 16:30 Watch Saturday's Premier League highlights Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace
  
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• Udinese reflecting on Runjaic future after 3-0 Lecce defeat

  18-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Udinese reflecting on Runjaic future after 3-0 Lecce defeatReports in Italy indicate that Udinese are reflecting on Kosta Runjaic’s future in the role of head coach after overseeing five consecutive defeats in Serie A and falling to a 3-0 defeat at home against Lecce on Sunday afternoon.Udinese discussing Runjaic future after 3-0 Lecce defeatGoals from Kiolona Gaspar, Konan N’Dri and Jamil Siebert handed Lecce a 3-0 victory at the Stadio Friuli, which leaves Udinese on just four poin
  
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• Fabregas and Vanoli outline Fiorentina vs. Como dangers

  18-10-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas and Vanoli outline Fiorentina vs. Como dangersCesc Fabregas insists he is ‘not afraid’ of launching Mattia Liberali for his first Como start today, while Paolo Vanoli urges Fiorentina to ‘learn from our mistakes and start better.’It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence at 14.00 UK time (15.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Milan-Atalanta and Juventus-Lazio on the Liveblog.NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST
  
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• Barcelona star ends 40-match goal drought at the perfect time ahead of PSG and Real Madrid clashes

  18-10-2026 14:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star ends 40-match goal drought at the perfect time ahead of PSG and Real Madrid clashesBarcelona secured a thumping 5-2 victory over Real Betis despite not being at their best, setting the tone for a crucial week in their season.The Catalan giants travel to France to face PSG next before welcoming Real Madrid for the first league Clasico of the season.One major positive for Barça from the Betis game was Dani Olmo’s cameo off the bench and the sensational goal he scored.Ol
  
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• Serie A | Udinese 0-3 Lecce: Runjaic falls to five straight defeats

  18-10-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Udinese 0-3 Lecce: Runjaic falls to five straight defeatsKosta Runjaic and Udinese fell to their fifth straight defeat in Serie A on Sunday afternoon as Lecce rose to a 3-0 victory at the Bluenergy Stadium thanks to goals from Kiolonda Gaspar, Konan N’Dri and Jamil Siebert.Udinese have started the 2026-27 season in troubling form with just four points picked up from their first seven matches of the Serie A campaign. They had fallen to consecutive defeats against Torino, Cagliari,
  
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• Man Utd take on Leeds; Brighton flying against Palace; Bournemouth lead

  18-10-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd take on Leeds; Brighton flying against Palace; Bournemouth lead 2026-10-18T13:19:51ZAn outrageous goal from Gomez... 2026-10-18T13:19:35ZRED CARD!Sunderland trail Bournemouth and now they're down to 10 men. Danso brought down Evanilson, who was through on goal.Bournemouth 1-0 Sunderland 2026-10-18T13:18:31ZYELLOW CARD!A lively first half at Elland Road. Bruno Fernandes has just gone into the book and needs to be careful as he continues to complain about something to the referee.Leeds Utd
  
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• Man Utd take on Leeds; Bournemouth face Sunderland; Brighton host Palace

  18-10-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd take on Leeds; Bournemouth face Sunderland; Brighton host Palace 2026-10-18T12:37:45ZTeam news from the Amex...Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Dunk, Vuskovic, Boscagli; Chema Andrés, Gross; Diego Gómez, Ayari, De Cuyper; KostoulasCrystal Palace XI:  Benítez; Richards, Canvot, Ahanor; Khalaili, Timber, Wharton, Mitchell; Kamada, Pino; Strand Larsen 2026-10-18T12:36:52ZTeam news from the Vitality Stadium...Bournemouth XI: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Ant&oa
  
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• Former Real Madrid players weigh in on Federico Valverde’s situation at the club

  18-10-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid players weigh in on Federico Valverde’s situation at the clubFederico Valverde’s versatility has become a major talking point at Real Madrid, to the extent that he no longer has a clearly defined position on the pitch.The Madrid captain has primarily played in a double pivot alongside Aurelien Tchouameni, but Jose Mourinho has also deployed him at right-back on occasion.Now, as quoted by AS, several former Los Blancos stars have offered contrasting opinions on wher
  
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• 😮‍💨 Lecce cruise in Udine, 0-3! Runjaic's 5th straight loss, job at risk⚠️

  18-10-2026 14:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮‍💨 Lecce cruise in Udine, 0-3! Runjaic's 5th straight loss, job at risk⚠️Udinese are in deep crisis after losing at home to Lecce and being met with a chorus of boos at the Bluenergy Stadium. Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!A day to forget for the Friulian side, in what may have been Runjaic's last game in charge of Udinese. Even before kick-off, the mood around the club was far from calm...
  
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• 🚨 Bizarre reason at Werder: Women's Bundesliga match called off late

  18-10-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Bizarre reason at Werder: Women's Bundesliga match called off lateWerder Women's match against TSG Hoffenheim has officially been called off. The reason is somewhat unusual.A wave of illness swept through the Werder squad, leaving them unable to field a team today. The DFB approved the Bremen side's request to postpone the match at short notice.It is not yet clear when the match will be rescheduled. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read
  
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• Official: Spalletti confirms 23-man Juventus squad to take on Lazio

  18-10-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Spalletti confirms 23-man Juventus squad to take on LazioJeremie Boga is back and available for selection for Juventus’s upcoming Serie A match against Lazio on Sunday evening, as Luciano Spalletti confirms his 23-man matchday squad for this evening’s clash against Gennaro Gattuso and the Biancocelesti.It will be a battle of two former Italy national team head coaches at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night. Spalletti is hoping to make it two victories in a week after defeat
  
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• Who will replace Spalletti for Juventus vs. Lazio after Cagliari red card?

  18-10-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who will replace Spalletti for Juventus vs. Lazio after Cagliari red card?Luciano Spalletti will have to serve a one-match suspension for Juventus’s Serie A match against Lazio after being sent off at the end of his side’s 1-1 draw against Cagliari this weekend and will be replaced in the dugout by his long-term assistant Marco Domenichini.Why is Spalletti suspended for Juventus vs. Lazio?Spalletti and his Cagliari counterpart Fabio Pisacane were both shown red cards shortly after th
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Fiorentina vs. Como

  18-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Fiorentina vs. ComoIt’s a battle of the Argentina talents when Franco Mastantuono and Nico Paz face off, but Moise Kean misses the clash with his old team as Fiorentina and Como go head-to-head.It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence at 14.00 UK time (15.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Milan-Atalanta and Juventus-Lazio on the Liveblog.ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – OCTOBER 14: Cesc Fabregas, Manager
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Fiorentina-Como, Milan-Atalanta, Juventus-Lazio

  18-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Fiorentina-Como, Milan-Atalanta, Juventus-LazioThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games, as Como visit Fiorentina, Milan take on Atalanta, and Juventus host joint leaders Lazio.We begin at 14.00 UK time (15.00 CEST) with Como trying to rediscover their form against a Fiorentina revitalised by their returning coach.At 17.00 UK (18.00 CEST), Milan an
  
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• Arteta admits to doubts over changing Arsenal starter’s position

  18-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta admits to doubts over changing Arsenal starter’s positionMikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal weren’t sure whether to return Myles Lewis-Skelly to left-back, but the manager is delighted with the player’s response.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMyles Lewis-Skelly made his breakthrough to the Arsenal first-team as a left-back, but the youngster’s youth career was almost entirely composed of appearances in midfield, and it seemed inevitable that he’d end
  
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• ✅ Fiorentina-Como line-ups: Baturina out! Decisions on Liberali and Njie

  18-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Fiorentina-Como line-ups: Baturina out! Decisions on Liberali and NjieFiorentina and Como are chasing points in their clash at the Franchi. After winning at Venezia in Vanoli's debut, the Viola have picked up just one point against Napoli and Genoa and remain third from bottom in the table.Watch every Serie BKT match live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!Como, meanwhile, are winless in three matches across the Champions League and Serie A and have lo
  
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• Premier League: Three games coming up as Man Utd's Martinez starts against Leeds

  18-10-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four Premier League games on Sunday, with three at 14:00 BSTMartinez starts for Man Utd at Leeds after explosive post-match commentsBrighton can go second with win over rivals Crystal PalaceBournemouth host Sunderland with both sides in bottom threeNottingham Forest v Arsenal follows at 16:30 Watch Saturday's Premier League highlights Premier League: Three games coming up as Man Utd's Martinez starts against Leeds
  
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