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• Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout

  14-10-2026 17:58 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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• Wolves striker Jimenez to have knee surgery

  14-10-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raul Jimenez had to be substituted seven minutes before half-time in Wolves' 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat at Everton on 16 September [Getty Images]Wolves' veteran striker Raul Jimenez has been ruled out until January after learning he needs surgery on his left knee.The 35-year-old Mexico international has not responded as hoped to treatment for the medial collateral ligament injury he suffered in the Carabao Cup defeat at Everton a month ago and will now have an operation this week."Unfortunately Raul
  
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• Trusty To Return To The Starting XI? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face Benfica

  14-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trusty To Return To The Starting XI? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face BenficaA comfortable 2-0 win over Motherwell should put Celtic in a better place ahead of their trip to Portugal. They will lock horns with Benfica on Thursday night in the Europa League, as the Hoops must bounce back after their home defeat to Ferencvárosi in the first gameweek.But they need to punch above their weight to grab a result against the Portuguese heavyweights, who humbled AC Milan at San Siro in Se
  
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• Report – The reason why Mourinho decided to bench Real Madrid superstar vs Villarreal

  14-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – The reason why Mourinho decided to bench Real Madrid superstar vs VillarrealVinicius Jr.’s performances were a major talking point during the international break, even leading to an internet meme surrounding him potentially being cloned.After the break, Vinicius Jr. grabbed headlines once again after receiving a red card against Villarreal while seeing his goal get disallowed.The forward now faces a difficult situation, as he has been handed a lengthy four-match suspension i
  
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• Gasperini: ‘Roma fans waited years, Real Madrid best in the world’

  14-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘Roma fans waited years, Real Madrid best in the world’Gian Piero Gasperini realises Roma fans ‘have been waiting years for this moment’ hosting Real Madrid in the Champions League. ‘We are up against some of the best players in the world.’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Feyenoord vs. Como on the Liveblog.The Giallorossi have their first Cha
  
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• 🚑 Raúl Jiménez to have surgery on Friday: out until January 🇲🇽

  14-10-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚑 Raúl Jiménez to have surgery on Friday: out until January 🇲🇽Wolverhampton have announced that Raúl Jiménez will undergo surgery on the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in London this Friday. According to Phil Hayward, the club's head of performance, speaking to the official website, the Mexican striker will be sidelined until January.The injury occurred four weeks ago against Everton and has not healed as the medical team had hoped
  
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• Vinicius Jr to miss Barcelona game because of ban

  14-10-2026 20:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Jr was not happy with his red card against Villarreal [Getty Images]Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr will miss El Clasico against Barcelona after being given a four-game ban.The Brazil international was sent off for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair in Real's 1-0 win against Villarreal last Saturday.His suspension means he will miss games against Sevilla (18 October), Barcelona (25 October), Racing Santander (1 November) and Valencia (7 November). Vinicius Jr came on after 52 minutes against
  
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• Alderete, Fofana And Methalie To Start | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Torreense

  14-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alderete, Fofana And Methalie To Start | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs TorreenseSunderland will lock horns with Torreense at the Estadio Manuel Marques on Thursday night as they hope to secure a positive result on the road in the UEFA Europa League. The Black Cats suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion recently, so they would be eager to bounce back by earning a victory in midweek.Regis Le Bris will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a fe
  
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• Liverpool star praises Van Dijk for reassurance and support

  14-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star praises Van Dijk for reassurance and supportMilos Kerkez Highlights Virgil van Dijk Influence Before Liverpool’s Champions League TestOn the eve of another European night, Liverpool’s focus has settled on the figure who so often gives the side its shape, composure and authority. Milos Kerkez has turned the spotlight on Virgil van Dijk ahead of the Reds’ UEFA Champions League meeting with LASK, offering a glimpse into the regard the Dutch defender commands inside
  
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• Champions League scores, live updates: PSG, Manchester City clash; Real Madrid's José Mourinho faces old club Roma

  14-10-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The noise off the field has not affected Manchester City's start this season. The Premier League giant is waiting to learn its punishment after being found guilty of charges related to financial rules, but it remains atop the table and disposed of Liverpool 3-0 on Sunday.Enzo Maresca's next test comes during Wednesday's Matchday 2 of the Champions League with Manchester City taking on reigning back-to-back champion Paris Saint-Germain.Manchester City has won eight of its matches in all competiti
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against AS Roma | UEFA Champions League

  14-10-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against AS Roma | UEFA Champions LeagueReal Madrid will be gunning to make it two wins in two games in the UEFA Champions League as they take on AS Roma later tonight at Stadio Olimpico.With kickoff not far away, manager Jose Mourinho has announced the starting lineup that will be taking the field against the Serie A giants.And the big news is that Vinicius Jr. returns to the lineup after being benched for the weekend La Liga game against Villarreal.The Bra
  
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• 🚨 Betis-Porto: wingers return to Manuel Pellegrini's starting XI

  14-10-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Betis-Porto: wingers return to Manuel Pellegrini's starting XIAfter thrashing Osasuna, Real Betis head into their second Champions League match against Porto at La Cartuja stadium full of confidence. The Green and Whites beat Lille in their opening match, while the Portuguese side lost to Manchester City. Today's match in Seville features these confirmed line-ups:
  Real Betis: Álvaro Vallés; Ángel Ortiz, Bartra, Natan, Fran García; Marc Roca, Deossa
  
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• 🚨 Bodø/Glimt-Borussia Dortmund: XI confirmed with Inacio starting 👀

  14-10-2026 19:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Bodø/Glimt-Borussia Dortmund: XI confirmed with Inacio starting 👀Borussia Dortmund play today in the far, far north, in the Arctic Circle, away to a Bodø/Glimt side that is always competitive in Europe.
  The two sides take to the pitch at Aspmyra Stadium with these line-ups.Bodø/Glimt: Haikin, Sjovold, Aleesami, Gundersen, Bjorkan, Auklend, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Helmersen, Hauge.Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Gadou, Anton, Bensebaini; Karetsas, Veerman,
  
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• The starting lineups are in as Manchester City take on PSG

  14-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The starting lineups are in as Manchester City take on PSGManchester City and PSG have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their Matchday two clash in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Tonight’s match is expected to be an enthralling contest as Enzo Maresca’s side host the current Champions League holders at the Etihad Stadium. Both teams are packed with quality and are committed to playing attractive and attacking football. So the scene is set for what should be a cracki
  
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• Champions League line-ups: Roma vs. Real Madrid

  14-10-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions League line-ups: Roma vs. Real MadridRoma face a huge Champions League test when hosting Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, with Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala up against Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé.It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Feyenoord vs. Como on the Liveblog.MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 08: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid interacts with Jose Mourinho, Head C
  
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• Opponent watch: Real Madrid ace Vinicius out of El Clasico after being hit with four-match ban

  14-10-2026 19:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Opponent watch: Real Madrid ace Vinicius out of El Clasico after being hit with four-match banFC Barcelona have received a big boost heading into this month’s El Clasico as Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. has been ruled out of the match.Indeed, the 26-year-old winger has been hit with a four-match suspension by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee, which means he will be ineligible to face the Catalans when the two teams clash at the Spotify Camp Nou on 25 October.What happened with Vinicius
  
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• 🚨 Man City - PSG: official line-ups for the showdown are out!

  14-10-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Man City - PSG: official line-ups for the showdown are out!It's time for the clash everyone's been waiting for!This Wednesday evening, PSG travel to Manchester City for matchday two of the Champions League.It's the first major test of the season for the Parisian club, who are set to face the outright Premier League leaders, with six wins from six matches.For this clash, Luis Enrique has opted for a starting XI with a few changes. Joao Neves and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are notably on the
  
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• Spalletti wants Juventus to be ‘solid and unpredictable’ against Celta Vigo

  14-10-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti wants Juventus to be ‘solid and unpredictable’ against Celta VigoLuciano Spalletti warns Juventus must ‘find solidity’ in the Europa League against Celta Vigo and show ambition in Europe. ‘We need to be a little more unpredictable.’It kicks off at the Estadio Balaidos in Vigo on Thursday at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).The Bianconeri opened their Europa League campaign with a 5-0 demolition of NEC, but convincing performances have otherwise been hard t
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar Vinicius handed four-match ban after red card vs Villarreal

  14-10-2026 19:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid superstar Vinicius handed four-match ban after red card vs VillarrealIn a major update, Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr. has been handed a four-match suspension following his red card in the 1-0 win over Villarreal this past Saturday.The Brazilian international started the game at the Santiago Bernabeu on the bench, before coming on in the second half.Things seemed to be going well for the 26-year-old winger as he found the back of the net, only to see the goal get disal
  
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• Steinar Pedersen On Dortmund, Norway, And The Champions League

  14-10-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Steinar Pedersen On Dortmund, Norway, And The Champions LeagueSteinar Pedersen is the Sporting Director of 5-time Norwegian champions Vålerenga. The former Right-back started with the women’s team in 2021, where he led the side to the national title back-to-back in 2023 and 2024, as well as the Cup in 2024.The 1-time Norway international began his professional career with IK Start in 1994 before agreeing to move to Borussia Dortmund in 1996, where the 1.81m tall versatile defender re
  
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• 🚨 Out of the Clásico: Real Madrid learn of Vinicius' ban

  14-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Out of the Clásico: Real Madrid learn of Vinicius' banReal Madrid now knows the Disciplinary Committee's ruling on Vinicius's sending-off against Villarreal for pulling Saliba's hair.The Brazilian player has been handed a four-match ban, meaning he would miss the games against Sevilla, Barcelona in El Clásico, Racing and Valencia.Vinicius has been handed a two-match suspension "for violent conduct unrelated to play, when not in a position to challenge for the ball or when
  
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• Neil criticised over racial abuse stoppage comments

  14-10-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The game was stopped for seven minutes while referee Edward Duckworth sought to speak to Millwall's safety officer [Getty Images]Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out has called on football managers to "set the tone" after Millwall boss Alex Neil criticised the decision to halt their game against Swansea City following an accusation of racist abuse.Tuesday's Championship match was brought to a standstill for seven minutes, midway through the second half, after reports of discriminatory chants d
  
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• Barcelona could have a chance to sign Mexican wonderkid as he turns 18 

  14-10-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona could have a chance to sign Mexican wonderkid as he turns 18 Gilberto Mora, one of the most coveted Mexican talents to emerge in recent decades, has turned 18 years old today. The milestone is particularly significant because he can now sign for any European club, reports SPORT.All signs point towards a potential move across the Atlantic, with the Xolos de Tijuana attacking midfielder expected to attract serious interest from clubs in Europe. Barcelona and Real Madrid are amo
  
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• Iraola provides backing to Liverpool star under fire

  14-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola provides backing to Liverpool star under fireAndoni Iraola backs Florian Wirtz before Liverpool face LASK in the Champions LeagueLiverpool paid £116 million for Florian Wirtz in the summer of 2025 and, so far, the return has been light. Five goals and four assists in 39 Premier League appearances is not what anyone expected from a player signed to tilt big games and decide seasons. Sunday brought another bad afternoon, Wirtz withdrawn in the 66th minute as Liverpool lost 3-0 at home
  
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• Amorim: ‘Impossible to have time at Milan, but cannot think about past’

  14-10-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘Impossible to have time at Milan, but cannot think about past’Ruben Amorim admits ‘it is impossible to have time’ at Milan, as he already feels the pressure for the Europa League trip to RB Salzburg. ‘We cannot think about the past.’It kicks off at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on Thursday at 17.45 UK time (18.45 CEST).The Rossoneri are playing catch-up after a dismal 2-0 home defeat to Benfica, with Serie A performances not boosting confidence eithe
  
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• Mourinho backs Real Madrid megastar to return to his best soon: ‘Only a matter of time’

  14-10-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho backs Real Madrid megastar to return to his best soon: ‘Only a matter of time’Speaking to TNT Sports Brazil ahead of Real Madrid’s game against AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League, manager Jose Mourinho has backed Vinicius Jr. to turn things around after struggling for form.The 26-year-old Brazilian international signed a new contract with Los Blancos in the summer, snubbing interest from Arsenal.However, his performances since then have been far from the level expect
  
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• Arsenal cutting jobs just days after Mikel Arteta’s £80m deal is simply indefensible

  14-10-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The contrasts couldn’t be worse, and run right through Arsenal. Above all, though, there are the headline numbers.A mere five days after Mikel Arteta signed one of the most lucrative managerial contracts in football, a £20m per year deal amid all manner of pageantry, the club staged a call to announce plans to cut at least 60 jobs.People on everyday wages are now fearing for their jobs and mortgages, as the show just goes on.Arteta is now the highest-paid manager in the Premier Leagu
  
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• 🎥 Scandal exposed live on TV? CL club apparently fakes electric atmosphere

  14-10-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Scandal exposed live on TV? CL club apparently fakes electric atmosphereEvery football fan associates Galatasaray’s home games with a deafening atmosphere. Rams Park is one of the loudest stadiums in the world. But is it all above board? Live footage from the TV broadcast of yesterday’s Champions League clash between Gala and FC Barcelona is currently causing a stir. The clip shows the TV crew doing their post-match coverage, with the stadium already empty. Yet whistles and
  
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• Ludi: ‘Como keep writing new history, Nico Paz was a child when he arrived’

  14-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ludi: ‘Como keep writing new history, Nico Paz was a child when he arrived’Como director of sport Carlalberto Ludi is proud to see Nico Paz wear the captain’s armband in the Champions League against Feyenoord. ‘He arrived as a child basically.’It kicks off at the De Kuip Stadion in Rotterdam at 17.45 UK time (18.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Roma vs. Real Madrid on the Liveblog.There are over 1,000 Como supporte
  
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• Taylor wants Exeter to build on upturn in form

  14-10-2026 18:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Taylor has led Exeter to back-to-back league wins for just the second time this year [Shutterstock]Exeter City manager Matt Taylor has urged his side to build on their good recent form which has seen them win back-to-back league games for the first time since January.Having beaten Rotherham United 1-0 at St James Park earlier this month, they won 1-0 at Shrewsbury Town on Saturday, their first victory away from home since 24 January."When you win games of football everything feels more posi
  
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