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• Working with Iraola, car clauses and hope - the Liverpool academy approach

  08-10-2026 09:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Inglethorpe (left) has been Liverpool's academy director since 2014 [Getty Images]One of the first things you notice in Alex Inglethorpe's office at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre is a framed image gifted by Trent Alexander-Arnold.It is a picture from 2019 of the academy director and player watching a game together. Alexander-Arnold left for a new challenge at Real Madrid last year, after 20 years on Merseyside, but his story is one of inspiration for everyone that enters Liverpool's acade
  
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• In the six-yard box, no keeper! Striker's unbelievable miss in 🇨🇴

  11-10-2026 12:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In the six-yard box, no keeper! Striker's unbelievable miss in 🇨🇴84 minutes on the clock, the score tied at 2–2, a low cross, the ball in the six-yard box and an open goal. The setup seemed perfect, right? Well, it seemed that way...Junior Barranquilla's Argentine striker Francisco Fydriszewski MANAGED to miss an unbelievable chance against Inter de Bogotá. Watch:The Colombian league's matchday 14 clash did indeed end in a draw (2–2).The result was terrible for
  
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• Elton John 'upset and disappointed' with Watford form

  11-10-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Along with owning Watford, Elton John has also played concerts at Vicarage Road[Getty Images]Former Watford owner Elton John has said he is "upset and disappointed" by the club's form following their 4-0 home loss to 22nd-placed Burnley.The Hornets sit 20th in the Championship table having lost three straight league games and five of their past six.In a now-deleted response to a club post on Instagram, the global music star said: "As a lifetime supporter of Watford FC, I am very upset and disapp
  
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• Russo named England player of the year

  11-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alessia Russo has scored 31 goals in 68 games for England [Getty Images]Forward Alessia Russo has been named England women's player of the year.The 27-year-old, who also won the award two seasons ago, has been a key player in the 2025-26 campaign, featuring in all 10 games and scoring five goals.Last week she scored the third goal as England beat Greece 3-1 in their 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final first leg.Arsenal's Russo pipped Chelsea pair Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton to the award, which
  
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• Ludi: ‘Como proud to have Kean represent Italy, excellent rapport with staff’

  11-10-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ludi: ‘Como proud to have Kean represent Italy, excellent rapport with staff’Como director Carlalberto Ludi takes an aggressive approach to the Roma game, but insists they are ‘proud’ that Moise Kean played for Italy and have an ‘excellent’ rapport with Azzurri staff.It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.There are three p
  
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• D’Amico: ‘Como-Roma an advert for Italian football, faith in all players’

  11-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D’Amico: ‘Como-Roma an advert for Italian football, faith in all players’Roma director Tony D’Amico hopes today’s clash with Como can be ‘an advert for all of Italian football,’ putting faith in Pierluigi Gollini and Lorenzo Pellegrini amid an injury crisis.It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.These two sides secur
  
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• Barcelona defensive duo achieve significant career milestones in 3-0 win over Getafe

  11-10-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defensive duo achieve significant career milestones in 3-0 win over GetafeFC Barcelona marked their return from the international break with a convincing 3-0 victory over Getafe at the Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday evening.Goals from Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Jesus, and Jules Kounde secured the victory for Hansi Flick & co., who have now won all of their nine matches in all competitions this season.Apart from picking up an important victory, the evening was a memorable one for two Bar
  
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• D’Amico shares injury update on Svilar and Cristante: “Both will be out for some time.”

  11-10-2026 12:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  D’Amico shares injury update on Svilar and Cristante: “Both will be out for some time.”Roma’s sporting director, Tony D’Amico, also spoke to Dazn before the match against Como.“We’re expecting a match between two strong teams; we haven’t had much time to prepare. But we’ve had months of work behind us.”“Svilar’s injury? It’s a great disappointment to lose an important player like Mile. But also Cristante. It’s di
  
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• De Roon before Como kick-off: “I want to show I’m up to it.”

  11-10-2026 12:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Roon before Como kick-off: “I want to show I’m up to it.”Marten De Roon spoke to Dazn in the build-up to the Como-Roma match. The Dutchman began by commenting on his condition: “It’s always nice, especially to start for Roma. We prepared very well; the break was long, but we trained well. I’m back in playing condition. It won’t be easy to find my rhythm in the first match, but the only way to do that is by playing. I’ll try to prove I’m st
  
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• Arteta praises criticised Arsenal 24yo for Leeds performance

  11-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta praises criticised Arsenal 24yo for Leeds performanceMikel Arteta had praise for Noni Madueke following Arsenal’s win over Leeds United on Saturday, with the winger moving back to the left-hand side.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesWith Christos Tzolis picking up an injury over the international break, Mikel Arteta was forced into making a change on his team’s left-hand side on Saturday.The expectation was that Eberechi Eze would come in, but Arteta instead picked Noni Madue
  
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• Hansi Flick drops major Barcelona lineup hints for Champions League clash vs Galatasaray

  11-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick drops major Barcelona lineup hints for Champions League clash vs GalatasarayHansi Flick appears to have revealed several clues about his preferred FC Barcelona line-up for Tuesday’s Champions League trip to Galatasaray.The German manager carefully managed his players’ minutes during the 3-0 victory over Getafe at the Spotify Camp Nou.According to SPORT, Flick used Sunday’s comfortable win to rest several important players while maintaining Barcelona’s winning
  
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• Badiashile impresses in Napoli full debut: ‘Excellent’

  11-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Badiashile impresses in Napoli full debut: ‘Excellent’Chelsea loanee Benoit Badiashile received praise for his performance in a 3-0 win over Frosinone at the Stadio Maradona: ‘He played an excellent match,’ said his teammate, Giovanni Di Lorenzo.French centre-back Badiashile delivered a convincing performance for Napoli in their 3-0 win over Frosinone on Saturday night.COBHAM, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Benoit Badiashile of Chelsea looks on during a Chelsea FC Training S
  
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• Vinicius’ camp accepts Villarreal red card but questions refereeing consistency: ‘They forgot the rule against Valencia’

  11-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius’ camp accepts Villarreal red card but questions refereeing consistency: ‘They forgot the rule against Valencia’Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal, but the refereeing has once again overshadowed the sporting performance on the night.Jose Mourinho started the game without Vinicius Jr., who had taken a gruelling trip to Australia and India during the international break.He came on in the second half but was sent off just minutes later after grabbing
  
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• Liverpool target’s release clause set to jump to €100m

  11-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool target’s release clause set to jump to €100mWilliam Gomes, Liverpool and FC Porto’s €100m Message to the MarketFC Porto have moved quickly to protect one of their brightest assets, and the name at the centre of it is William Gomes. As reported by A Bola, the Brazilian winger has signed a new contract until 2031, with his release clause lifted from €80 million to €100 million. In modern football, clubs often talk about confidence in a player, but this is
  
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• Anfield cauldron just the start for Premier League rivals

  11-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anfield cauldron just the start for Premier League rivalsManchester City, Liverpool and the 115 Charges Fallout, Why Anfield Is Only the StartManchester City against Liverpool was already one of the Premier League’s defining fixtures. Add the shadow of City’s financial case and it becomes something heavier, messier and far more revealing. The football still matters, of course. It always does. But pretending this is merely about tactics, form and whether one striker is fit enough to s
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Como vs. Roma

  11-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Como vs. RomaComo start Nico Paz, Maxence Caqueret and Lucas Da Cunha in this top of the table showdown with Roma, who rely on Paulo Dybala, Donyell Malen and Pierluigi Gollini.It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 15: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, hugs Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como
  
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• Serie A Liveblog including Como-Roma, Sassuolo-Milan, Cagliari-Juventus

  11-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog including Como-Roma, Sassuolo-Milan, Cagliari-JuventusThis 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 five Serie A games, the big Como-Roma showdown, Lazio-Monza, Lecce-Bologna, Sassuolo-Milan and Cagliari-Juventus.We begin at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST) with a fascinating battle between ambitious Como and joint leaders Roma.At 14.00 UK (15.00 CEST), Lazio aim to keep up
  
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• Gordon reacts after first Barcelona goal in 3-0 win vs Getafe: ‘Always knew my first goal would come at Camp Nou’

  11-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gordon reacts after first Barcelona goal in 3-0 win vs Getafe: ‘Always knew my first goal would come at Camp Nou’Anthony Gordon finally celebrated his first goal for FC Barcelona against Getafe, opening the scoring in a convincing 3-0 victory. The English winger needed just a couple of minutes to make his mark, having previously earned the supporters’ appreciation and provided five assists without scoring himself.Against Jose Bordalas’s side, Gordon broke the deadlock wit
  
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• Footage emerges of Arsenal player struggling after new injury

  11-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Footage emerges of Arsenal player struggling after new injuryFootage of the aftermath of Piero Hincapie’s injury has emerged online, with the defender clearly very unhappy and in need of assistance to leave the pitch.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFollowing reports of an injury to Piero Hincapie during the post-match warm down on Saturday, footage has now been posted online of the aftermath of the setback.In the clip, it appears as though Hincapie’s teammates are initially a
  
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• The deep-rooted flaw at Manchester United exposed by their latest false start

  11-10-2026 11:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United often hark back to Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign. They are less keen on revisiting the period immediately before it. When Dominic Solanke equalised for Tottenham on Saturday, however, they were, if only statistically, transported back to the dog days of Ron Atkinson’s tenure. With six points from six games, United have made their worst start to a league campaign since 1986-87.That does not automatically mean that Michael Carrick, like Atkinson, is destined for the sack.
  
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• Yan Diomande elated after scoring his first Real Madrid goal vs Villarreal: ‘I’d been waiting for that for a long time’

  11-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yan Diomande elated after scoring his first Real Madrid goal vs Villarreal: ‘I’d been waiting for that for a long time’Yan Diomande was the standout performer in Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu. The summer arrival scored his first goal in a Real Madrid shirt, which was enough to secure all three points for his team on Saturday night.Signed from RB Leipzig in the summer for a massive fee of €140 million, including add-ons, the teenag
  
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• Lammens wants rid of 'sour taste' of Spurs draw on Atletico trip

  11-10-2026 11:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominic Solanke scores Tottenham's stoppage-time equaliser at Manchester United [Getty Images]Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens cannot wait to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League to get rid of the "sour taste" of another Premier League disappointment.United failed to hold on to their advantage after Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for Tottenham at Old Trafford and in the end had to settle for a 1-1 draw, which on the balance of play was the least the visitors deserved.It was not
  
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• Serie A: Where to watch Como vs. Roma on TV

  11-10-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Where to watch Como vs. Roma on TVComo-Roma is Sunday’s first Serie A game, kicking off at 12:30 CET today. Here’s where you can watch it on TV.Cesc Fabregas‘ Como and Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma meet at Como’s Stadio Sinigaglia for Sunday’s lunchtime Serie A match.Como vs. Roma – kick-off time and where to watch on TVCOMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como 1907, looks on during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Pa
  
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• Report – The reason why Mourinho cancelled his press conference after Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal

  11-10-2026 11:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – The reason why Mourinho cancelled his press conference after Real Madrid 1-0 VillarrealReal Madrid do not seem to be too far away from drama at any point this season, and last night’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal played out along similar lines.Jose Mourinho unexpectedly cancelled his post-match press conference following Real Madrid’s narrow victory over Inigo Perez’s side.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Portuguese manager decided against speaking to journalists
  
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• VAR overturns Arsenal target’s goal & sends him off

  11-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  VAR overturns Arsenal target’s goal & sends him offArsenal summer transfer target Vinicius Junior was involved in a bizarre moment on Saturday, going from believing he’d scored to being sent off.Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty ImagesVinicius Junior was the centre of a summer of speculation about a potential transfer to Arsenal, but he ended up signing a contract extension with Real Madrid.The saga has ramped up the attention on the winger, and it’s fair to say he hasn’t ne
  
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• 📺 Sunday (10) schedule: Brasileirão derbies and big games in Europe

  11-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📺 Sunday (10) schedule: Brasileirão derbies and big games in EuropeBrasileirão Série A  🇧🇷16:00 - Atlético-MG vs Santos: Premiere
  17:30 - Palmeiras vs Corinthians: Globo, Premiere and GETV
  17:30 - Flamengo vs Fluminense: Globo and Premiere
  17:30 - Grêmio vs Internacional: Globo (RS) and Premiere
  19:30 - Bahia vs Mirassol: PremiereBrasileirão Série B 🇧🇷16:00 - Juventude vs São Bernardo: D
  
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• Arsenal trio and Italy defender react as Calafiori scores first Arsenal goal at the Emirates

  11-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal trio and Italy defender react as Calafiori scores first Arsenal goal at the EmiratesItaly international Riccardo Calafiori scored his first Arsenal goal at the Emirates in a 2-1 win over Leeds United on Saturday, receiving praise on social media from some of his teammates.This will go down as an unforgettable week for Italy international Calafiori, who not only scored his first international goal a few days ago in the Azzurri’s 3-1 win over Turkiye, but also netted his first goal a
  
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• Tchouameni questions refereeing decisions after Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal: ‘I don’t understand what’s happening’

  11-10-2026 10:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tchouameni questions refereeing decisions after Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal: ‘I don’t understand what’s happening’Aurelien Tchouameni has questioned the refereeing following Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Matchday eight of La Liga, admitting that he does not understand the decisions being made by officials.The French midfielder was particularly critical of the red card shown to his teammate Vinícius Jr., who was sent off for pulling the hair of N
  
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• Report: Bournemouth wanted by Serie A giants

  11-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Bournemouth wanted by Serie A giantsAlex Scott to AC Milan? Bournemouth Midfielder Emerges on Rossoneri RadarAC Milan are tracking Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott ahead of the summer, with Tutto MERCATO reporting that the Serie A club see him as a possible long term midfield addition. The suggestion is that Milan view the 2003-born talent as a player who could, in time, help fill the void left by Luka Modric.Scott has been admired for some time across Europe and it is easy to understan
  
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• Liverpool keen on move for €100m Brazilian star

  11-10-2026 10:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool keen on move for €100m Brazilian starWilliam Gomes, Liverpool and FC Porto’s £100m Message to EuropeFC Porto have made their move, and they have made it with clarity. William Gomes, one of the brightest young wide players in Portugal, has signed a new contract until 2031, with his release clause raised from €80 million to €100 million. As reported by A Bola, that renewal says plenty about how highly Porto rate the Brazilian and how seriously they are preparin
  
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