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• Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd falling-out

  14-10-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jason Wilcox's role at Manchester United is under scrutiny after Lisandro Martinez's comments [Getty Images]It is almost 10 months since Jason Wilcox was in the line of fire when Ruben Amorim gave the explosive post-match news conference at Leeds that triggered his dismissal.Amorim was furious Manchester United's director of football had subtly advised him to change tactics for the previous game against Wolves."I will do my job and every department, the scouting department, the sporting director
  
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• Lazio injury news: Gudmundsson out until November, Rovella and Marusic improving

  15-10-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio injury news: Gudmundsson out until November, Rovella and Marusic improvingAlbert Gudmundsson will not return for Lazio until after the November international break, but Danilo Cataldi is fit again, and Nicolò Rovella and Adam Marusic are closing in on comebacks.According to Corriere dello Sport, Gennaro Gattuso had hoped to have the Icelandic forward back sooner. He hurt his left arm in a fall on international duty, and the damage proved worse than first thought. He is still wearing
  
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• Report: European giants remain interested in move for Liverpool star

  15-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: European giants remain interested in move for Liverpool starFlorian Wirtz, Liverpool and Bayern Munich: Why Germany Return Talk Is Gathering PaceBayern Munich are watching Florian Wirtz closely, with fresh reporting from TeamTalk indicating a growing belief in Germany that the Liverpool midfielder could yet be tempted by a move back to the Bundesliga.The detail is significant. Bayern “are maintaining close tabs on the situation of Florian Wirtz at Liverpool”, and there is a f
  
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• Liverpool youngster speaks on ‘huge opportunity’ in LASK victory

  15-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool youngster speaks on ‘huge opportunity’ in LASK victoryLewis Koumas reacts to first Champions League goal as Liverpool beat LASKBradley Barcola took the match ball, but Lewis Koumas left Austria with a milestone of his own. On a night when Liverpool scored six, the Wales international supplied an assist, claimed his first Champions League goal and gave a straightforward account of what the opportunity meant.“To get the chance is one thing and then to take it is another
  
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• Lautaro Martinez injury: Inter captain set to miss Milan derby

  15-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lautaro Martinez injury: Inter captain set to miss Milan derbyInter’s miserable week has taken another turn for the worse, with captain Lautaro Martinez facing several weeks out with a hamstring problem.According to Calciomercato.com, injuries of this kind rarely take less than two weeks to heal and often keep players out for three or more. That means the Argentine could be sidelined until after the November international break.Lautaro was hurt in Tuesday’s 4-3 Champions League defea
  
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• Getafe make offer to sign free agent Sancho

  15-10-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jadon Sancho scored his only goal during his loan spell at Aston Villa against Fenerbahce in the Europa League last season [Getty Images]Getafe have made a formal offer to sign former Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho.The 26-year-old winger is out of contract after his deal expired in the summer and has been exploring a number of options.An agreement is said to be complicated but Spanish side Getafe, who are 14th in La Liga and playing in the Europa Conference League this season, are keen
  
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• Marseille face threat of points deduction for next season

  15-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marseille face threat of points deduction for next seasonFollowing a tense and recruitment-free summer transfer window, Olympique de Marseille could face provisional sanctions this winter from the National Directorate for Financial Control (DNCG), French football’s financial watchdog, for failing to comply with the requirements set out last June, reports L’Équipe.Among the scenarios being discussed, a points deduction for next season – which would take effect if the club
  
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• Barcelona youth team star celebrates contract renewal with winning goal vs Galatasaray: ‘It’s my life’s dream’

  15-10-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona youth team star celebrates contract renewal with winning goal vs Galatasaray: ‘It’s my life’s dream’Barcelona youngster Pedro Rodriguez celebrated signing a new contract until 2030 by scoring the winning goal for Juvenil A in their 1-0 victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Youth League.The 18-year-old midfielder converted a penalty to secure three important points for Barcelona in the competition’s second matchday. Having renewed his deal last week, Pe
  
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• Andoni Iraola offers injury update on Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo

  15-10-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola said Liverpool still have to “wait and see” if Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will be available for Saturday’s trip to Brentford in the Premier League. The trio all missed Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester City on Sunday and were absent again for the 6-3 win over LASK in the Champions League in midweek. Iraola said on Thursday that it was too early to rule any of Szoboszlai, Isak or Gakpo out of contention and wanted to keep the “chan
  
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• Key Barcelona duo complete full training as they target return against Real Betis

  15-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Key Barcelona duo complete full training as they target return against Real BetisBarcelona could welcome back Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong for their upcoming clash against Real Betis after both players completed the full training session on Thursday.According to SPORT, the pair are pushing to return to action this weekend, giving Hansi Flick a potential boost as Barcelona prepare for their trip to Seville. Notably, at this stage, neither player’s availability is guaranteed, with the c
  
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• AZ Alkmaar looking to kickstart Europa League campaign following opening day defeat to Sunderland

  15-10-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AZ Alkmaar looking to kickstart Europa League campaign following opening day defeat to SunderlandAZ Alkmaar welcome Israeli side Hapoel Beer Sheva to the Netherlands this evening in their second Europa League game of the season. The side lost 1-0 to Sunderland in England in their opening game but will fully expect to get their European campaign up and running at home to the Israeli side. AZ will face a Hapoel Beer Sheva who will not have any away fans in attendance after they were banned from th
  
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• Defensively sound Exeter need more goals - Taylor

  15-10-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exeter City players came together to celebrate winning at Shrewsbury Town last week - their first away victory since January[Shutterstock]Exeter City boss Matt Taylor says his side still has to improve their attacking output, despite their defensive strength.The Grecians have conceded just six goals in their opening 10 games in League Two - the joint-best record in the division with Walsall.It is also Exeter's second-best defensive record after 10 games in their history - one off the 1973-74 sea
  
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• Jose Mourinho wants more attacking options at Real Madrid despite reaching 500-goal milestone

  15-10-2026 13:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho wants more attacking options at Real Madrid despite reaching 500-goal milestoneJose Mourinho wants Real Madrid to become even more dangerous in attack, despite reaching a significant milestone during their 4-3 victory over AS Roma.According to MARCA, it has come to light that Antonio Rudiger’s goal against Roma helped Mourinho’s Real Madrid reach 500 goals under his management. However, the achievement has not changed the Portuguese coach’s desire to add more
  
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• Man Utd a circus after Martinez comments - Keane

  15-10-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lisandro Martinez joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022 [PA Media]Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane says the club are "like a circus" after defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the hierarchy.Martinez's comments came after Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, which stretched their winless streak to five games.The Argentina international criticised United for not strengthening the squad in the summer following qualification for the Champions League, s
  
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• Liverpool given green light to sign £100m sensation

  15-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool given green light to sign £100m sensationAndoni Iraola and his men lost their unbeaten streak on Sunday. Before their 3-0 defeat against Manchester City, the Reds were unbeaten across all competitions and looked fairly solid.Indeed, some of their new additions were taking a bit of time to get used to life in the Premier League but, nobody thought that they'd end up losing 3-0 to the Cityzens, especially after all the recent news that has emerged about them.Of course, some such as
  
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• Arsenal get controversial referee for Nottingham Forest trip

  15-10-2026 13:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal get controversial referee for Nottingham Forest tripMichael Oliver is back on Premier League duty this weekend, with the referee handed Arsenal’s trip to Nottingham Forest for his first Gunners involvement of the season.Arsenal visit the City Ground on Sunday, October 18, with kick-off at 4.30pm UK time and the game live on Sky Sports.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesMichael Oliver will return to Premier League action this weekend for Arsenal’s trip to Nottingham Forest,
  
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• Mourinho hails Roma’s Wesley after Real Madrid’s 4-3 comeback

  15-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho hails Roma’s Wesley after Real Madrid’s 4-3 comebackJosé Mourinho singled out Wesley for praise after Real Madrid’s dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Roma, admitting the Brazilian had impressed him even more than he expected.Speaking to TNT Sports, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Real Madrid coach was full of praise for the wing-back after his side recovered from 3-1 down with three late goals at the Stadio Olimpico, on his first return to Roma since being sacked in Janua
  
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• Liverpool have set their sights on move for 18-year-old midfielder

  15-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have set their sights on move for 18-year-old midfielderLiverpool Step Up Gilberto Mora Transfer Pursuit as January Move Comes Into FocusLiverpool have intensified their efforts to sign Gilberto Mora, with the race for one of Mexico’s most exciting young talents now gathering real momentum ahead of the January transfer window. According to TeamTalk, the Anfield club are no longer merely tracking the situation from afar, they are firmly in the conversation for a player widely rega
  
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• European giants believe that Liverpool star wants to join them in huge move

  15-10-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  European giants believe that Liverpool star wants to join them in huge moveFlorian Wirtz, Bayern Munich and Liverpool, Why Exit Talk Feels Premature Despite Fresh InterestBayern Munich are watching Florian Wirtz closely, with TeamTalk reporting that figures inside the German club believe the Liverpool midfielder could be open to a return to the Bundesliga. It is a significant line of reporting given Wirtz only arrived at Anfield in the summer of 2025, when Liverpool committed a club record &poun
  
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• Real Madrid believe recent events vs Villarreal and Roma were necessary to unite dressing room

  15-10-2026 12:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid believe recent events vs Villarreal and Roma were necessary to unite dressing roomAs is the case always, there is a lot of noise surrounding Real Madrid. The Merengues continue to wage war against FC Barcelona over the Negreira case while continuing to battle the refereeing system in La Liga.Performances on the pitch have not met the level of expectations and there is constant scrutiny on the team and the club as a whole.Not a coincidenceNow, according to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real
  
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• Can Ajax win the Conference League?

  15-10-2026 12:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Ajax win the Conference League?Tonight the Conference League kicks off for the fifth time since it was introduced in 2021. In that time, there have been five different winners, three of which have come from England. One Dutch side did come close, with Feyenoord losing out to Roma in the first final. Ajax will be hoping to go one better this year. The Dutch side are in the competition for the second time in their history, having been knocked out in the Round of 16 back in the 2023/2024 editio
  
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• Lamine Yamal backed to dominate Ballon d’Or in the future by former winner: ‘Once he wins, he’ll keep it for several years’

  15-10-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal backed to dominate Ballon d’Or in the future by former winner: ‘Once he wins, he’ll keep it for several years’FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has established himself as one of the biggest names in world football. At just 19, the winger continues to attract admiration for his ability to change games and dominate opponents.His talent and quality has placed him firmly in conversations about the sport’s most prestigious individual awards, with him being on
  
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• Puzzle time for David Hubert: Union St Gilloise missing 10 players for Europa League clash with Real Sociedad

  15-10-2026 12:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Puzzle time for David Hubert: Union St Gilloise missing 10 players for Europa League clash with Real SociedadUnion St Gilloise play their first home game in the Europa League this evening with a clash against La Liga side Real Sociedad. The tie has been made even trickier by the absence of 10 players. Speaking to HLN and the media ahead of the game, David Hubert remained confident despite the large number of absentees. The Union St Gilloise head coach said ‘We are going to put together the
  
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• QPR 4-1 Derby - the fans' verdict

  15-10-2026 12:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]QPR are fifth in the Championship after beating Derby County 4-1 on Wednesday.The defeat leaves the Rams still second from bottom and on a six-game winless run.Here is what some of the fans of both sides made of the game.QPR fansTomo - The team reached a different level. Shown glimpses of it before but it all clicked in the first half and even if Derby were off the pace it was a great performance.Andrew - Classy Rangers. Plenty of moving parts, everyone looks good on the ball.Don - Superb f
  
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• Burnley vs Wolves betting preview: Prediction, betting tips & line-ups

  15-10-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley vs Wolves tips: BTTS and Wolves to win - 100/30 BetwayFer Lopez to score at any time - 12/5 Bet365Two of the sides relegated from the Premier League in May go head-to-head on Friday, when Wolverhampton Wanderers make the trip to Turf Moor to take on Burnley (kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports).The two sides have had very different starts to life in the Championship with Burnley only securing their first win of the season last weekend when they beat Watford 4-0 at Vicarage Road.They followe
  
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• Inter finances at risk as Champions League struggles mount

  15-10-2026 12:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter finances at risk as Champions League struggles mountInter’s Champions League struggles could come at a heavy financial cost, with failure to reach the last 16 potentially forcing the sale of a key player.According to Tuttosport, owners Oaktree see the last 16 as the only acceptable outcome. Tuesday’s 4-3 home defeat to Club Brugge, a second straight loss after the opener against Real Madrid, has raised fears of another trip through the play-offs. The club’s accounts, appr
  
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• Leiston relishing shot at FA Cup first round return

  15-10-2026 12:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leiston play in the Southern Premier League Central Division - the seventh tier of English football [Getty Images]Non-league Leiston FC are "relishing" the chance to equal their best-ever run in the FA Cup, says chairman Andy Crisp.The Suffolk club, of the Southern League Premier Division Central, welcome Guiseley, of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, in Saturday's fourth qualifying round fixture at Victory Road.It is the seventh time Leiston have reached this stage, but only once -
  
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• Pick of the stats: Burnley v Wolves

  15-10-2026 12:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Burnley have escaped the relegation zone and will intend to stay out as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night (20:00 BST).An unbeaten run of three games (D2 W1) has lifted the Clarets out of the bottom three on goal difference.Though Wolves have seen themselves pushed out of the play-off places after a disappointing 3-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers in the midweek and have two points to make up to get back in.Burnley have lost just one of their last 11 league games against Wolves (W5
  
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• Como head coach Cesc Fabregas full of praise for Feyenoord’s ‘difference maker’ after Champions League defeat

  15-10-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como head coach Cesc Fabregas full of praise for Feyenoord’s ‘difference maker’ after Champions League defeatFeyenoord grabbed their first win in the Champions League this season with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Serie A side Como. After the game, Como head coach Cesc Fabregas was full of praise for one Feyenoord player in particular. Fabregas told the media ‘In the second half they were better, in some respects much better. Hadj Moussa is a difference-maker. We don&r
  
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• Malen ranked with Kane and Raphinha as Europe’s top striker

  15-10-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen ranked with Kane and Raphinha as Europe’s top strikerThe brace against Real Madrid confirmed Donyell Malen’s extraordinary form, as he continues to dominate Roma’s season. On the first night of the Champions League season at the Olimpico, the Dutch striker troubled the Spanish defense, bringing the Giallorossi to the brink of a prestigious victory. Only Rudiger’s 90th-minute goal prevented the Roman side from celebrating a victory that would have been particularly s
  
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