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• Worst in the EFL - the team with a penalty problem

  02-11-2026 14:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shaquille Gwengwe is among several Newport players to miss from the penalty spot [Huw Evans Picture Agency]While fans would normally celebrate their team earning a penalty, Newport County supporters could be forgiven for putting their heads in their hands.With three-quarters of penalties successfully converted, on average, earning a spot kick would normally be reason to celebrate. Not so for Newport where anticipation has been replaced by apprehension.Across the past two seasons, they have conve
  
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• Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris remains under pressure, but…

  03-11-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris remains under pressure, but…Despite a difficult start to the season, Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris retains the support of the club’s board and is expected to be given time to try to turn his team’s fortunes around, reports The Athletic.Currently bottom of the Premier League table, the Black Cats have won just one of their first nine league matches – a 1-0 victory over Fulham on 30th August. That record has been made somewhat less disastrous by the St
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona announce squad list to face Aston Villa – four youth team players included

  03-11-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona announce squad list to face Aston Villa – four youth team players includedBarcelona have announced their squad for the UEFA Champions League meeting with Aston Villa at the Spotify Camp Nou, with Hansi Flick turning to the academy amid a series of absences.The Catalans enter the fixture with two wins and one defeat in the league phase, having lost to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. Aston Villa, meanwhile, arrive with a perfect record after winning all three o
  
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• Republic of Ireland to face Spain as NI draw Poland

  03-11-2026 13:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Republic of Ireland will face world champions Spain in the 2027 Nations League, while Northern Ireland take on Poland in League B. Poland, who face the Republic of Ireland in a Women's World Cup play-off later in November, join Northern Ireland, Finland and Belarus in League B3.Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland side have been tasked with a difficult group in League A against Nations League holders Spain, Norway and Switzerland.Fixtures have yet to be confirmed by Uefa, but the Nations League
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool are still in the race to sign Premier League midfielder

  03-11-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool are still in the race to sign Premier League midfielderLiverpool Tracking Morgan Gibbs-White as Midfield Plans Take ShapeLiverpool are monitoring Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of a possible future move, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder emerging as one of the more realistic Premier League options under consideration. Credit for the original report goes to Ekrem Konur, whose update has sharpened attention on a player already admired across the division.The central detail is c
  
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• Former Real Madrid midfielder explains what Vinicius must change to fit Mourinho’s Real Madrid: ‘What’s the problem with him?’

  03-11-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Real Madrid midfielder explains what Vinicius must change to fit Mourinho’s Real Madrid: ‘What’s the problem with him?’Real Madrid’s recent resurgence has given Jose Mourinho’s side a strong identity, but the return of Vinicius Jr. could once again test the discipline behind that progress. Former Real Madrid midfielder Alvaro Benito believes the Brazilian must adapt to the team’s improved structure or risk missing out on the spot.Real Madrid have won consecutive matches wit
  
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• Arsenal are in the race to sign Premier League striker

  03-11-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal are in the race to sign Premier League strikerArsenal Transfer News: Mikel Arteta Targets January Reinforcements for Title PushMikel Arteta is preparing to strengthen Arsenal’s attacking options during the January transfer window as the Gunners pursue another Premier League title and Champions League success.According to The Mirror, Arteta has identified the recruitment of a top-class forward as his leading priority, with Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz a
  
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• Villarreal striker opens up on Barcelona interest and desire to join big club: ‘I’m ready to move’

  03-11-2026 13:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Villarreal striker opens up on Barcelona interest and desire to join big club: ‘I’m ready to move’Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze has declared that he is ready to join a major European club, while admitting that Barcelona’s previous interest in him was particularly flattering.The Georgia international attracted attention after an impressive first season following his move from Lyon, scoring 16 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions. Barcelona were among the clubs monitori
  
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• 🔙 The captain returns: Koke in Atleti's squad to face Bayern

  03-11-2026 13:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔙 The captain returns: Koke in Atleti's squad to face BayernAtlético de Madrid have officially announced their squad for the crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The big news is the return of their captain and talisman, Koke Resurrección.The Madrid-born midfielder is available to the coaching staff again after missing recent matches for various reasons. His presence brings experience, leadership and control of the game on a hugely demanding E
  
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• Green backs 'proven' Parker for Hammers job

  03-11-2026 13:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott Parker has faced his old club West Ham four times as a manager, losing three and drawing one [Shutterstock]Former West Ham United goalkeeper Rob Green says Scott Parker's "proven record" of getting teams promoted from the Championship would make him the perfect fit as the club's next manager.Parker, 46, is expected to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked on Tuesday following West Ham's disappointing start to the season after relegation.A three-time former club player of the year at
  
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• Women's Nations League draw: the road to Los Angeles 2028 🏆

  03-11-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women's Nations League draw: the road to Los Angeles 2028 🏆Spain now know their upcoming opponents for the new UEFA Women's Nations League campaign. The Spanish team, the reigning and defending champions, now know who they will face in the first half of 2027. Sonia Bermúdez's side will face Norway, Ireland and Switzerland. The draw produced the following groups and matchups.League ALeague BLeague COlympic places at stakeThis edition of the Nations League will serve as a qualifying tournament
  
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• William Saliba returns to Arsenal team training

  03-11-2026 13:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  William Saliba returns to Arsenal team trainingFrance international centre-back William Saliba (25) has made a long-awaited return to team training with Arsenal, as shown by footage published by the Premier League champions on their social accounts. Saliba didn’t play a single minute of competition this season so far as he received treatment to heal back pains that caused him to leave the pitch during France’s 2026 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain in July. At the time, Arsenal anticipated
  
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• Premier League Power Rankings: Have slumping Manchester United hit rock bottom?

  03-11-2026 13:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Trying to make sense of the 2026-27 Premier League season has been very hard so far. MORE — Latest Premier League fixturesThere are basically a couple of teams better than everyone else, a couple of teams who are struggling badly, and then all the other teams are just in one big pile in the middle slugging it out. It is magnificent to watch. But tough to figure it all out. Below we reveal our latest Premier League Power Rankings as we try to bring some clarity to the chaos. Premier League Powe
  
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• Shaw among big names to miss out on FifPro World XI

  03-11-2026 13:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City stars Khadija Shaw (left) and Lauren Hemp (right) missed out [Getty Images]Eyebrows were raised on Monday when the FifPro Women's World XI shortlist was unveiled and several big names were missing.The 26-player shortlist was voted for by players from around the world and is the only award decided solely by fellow footballers.It is considered prestigious as a result but when the list dropped and five of the top 10 Ballon d'Or finishers were not included, it understandably caused a
  
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• Orian Goren, Flick's surprise inclusion against Aston Villa 📋

  03-11-2026 13:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Orian Goren, Flick's surprise inclusion against Aston Villa 📋FC Barcelona have announced their squad for tonight’s fourth match of the European league phase against Aston Villa. The Blaugrana head into this decisive continental clash with some significant changes to their squad.The main enforced absences for the clash are defenders Jules Koundé and Eric García. Both players are still recovering from fitness issues and will be unavailable to the coach for tonight’s demanding encounter.To
  
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• Arsenal receive huge boost as William Saliba returns to training

  03-11-2026 13:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  William Saliba has been pictured back training with Arsenal’s first-team in a huge boost to Mikel Arteta’s side. The Premier League title-winning centre-back has not played this season due to a back injury picked up during this summer’s World Cup. But the 25-year-old is now closing in on a return for the Gunners and trained with Arteta’s squad before Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Slavia Prague. Saliba has been pictured taking part in Arsenal training (Getty)Summer signing Ezri K
  
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• Catalan media explodes calling Real Madrid ‘VAR-favoured’: ‘They would continue to steal’

  03-11-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Catalan media explodes calling Real Madrid ‘VAR-favoured’: ‘They would continue to steal’Real Madrid’s win over Racing Club at the weekend was one of the team’s most dominant performances of the season so far as they put three goals past the hosts and ended their unbeaten streak at home.Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring on the night, while Jude Bellingham and Yan Diomande also scored and put the game to bed before half-time.Despite Los Blancos’ dominance and deserved result, however
  
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• Saliba & Dowman join Arsenal training pre-Slavia Praha

  03-11-2026 13:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saliba & Dowman join Arsenal training pre-Slavia PrahaWilliam Saliba was in training with Arsenal on Tuesday morning, along with Max Dowman, who is eligible to face Slavia Praha in midweek.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal held an open training session in front of the media on Tuesday, as is standard the day before Champions League fixtures. The Gunners face Slavia Praha away from home on Wednesday.The session provided some positive updates, most notably that William Saliba was fit to
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face AEK Athens – key duo absent

  03-11-2026 13:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face AEK Athens – key duo absentReal Madrid will be without Arda Guler and Aurelien Tchouameni for their UEFA Champions League meeting with AEK Athens, with Jose Mourinho also unable to call upon injured pair Raul Asencio and Rodrygo.Mourinho’s squad will travel to Greece ahead of Wednesday’s fourth league phase fixture, following the team’s final training session in Madrid on Tuesday. The session offered a clearer picture of the players available, a
  
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• No Arda Güler but Vinicius included, Real Madrid's squad for AEK Athens 📋

  03-11-2026 13:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No Arda Güler but Vinicius included, Real Madrid's squad for AEK Athens 📋Real Madrid have named their squad to face AEK Athens this Wednesday. The Whites head into another European fixture with some significant changes from their last outing against Racing de Santander.The biggest boost for Madrid fans is the return of Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian forward is available again to lead Madrid's attack in a demanding European clash.On the downside, Arda Güler misses out. The Turkish midfielder has
  
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• Santos slams glaring errors and vows formal complaint to CBF

  03-11-2026 12:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Santos slams glaring errors and vows formal complaint to CBFSantos director of football Alexandre Mattos stepped up his criticism of refereeing in the Brazilian Championship following the club's defeat to Red Bull Bragantino.
  The executive expressed outrage over incidents he felt had gone against Santos in the last two rounds, particularly in the derby against Palmeiras and the defeat to Bragantino.After the defeat in Bragança Paulista, Mattos spoke to the press in the mixed zone and strongly c
  
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• Real Madrid to honour Spanish forward’s passing by observing a minute of silence before AEK Athens clash

  03-11-2026 12:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid to honour Spanish forward’s passing by observing a minute of silence before AEK Athens clashWhile football divides fans into sects based on loyalty and allegiance, the sport can sometimes be the most powerful uniting force that brings the globe closer together at sensitive times.Earlier today, one such heart-shattering news was announced by Tenerife, whose striker Jesus de Miguel had been admitted into the Intensive Care Unit and was battling for his life after suffering a cardiopu
  
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• Mancini travels to England, but Italy and Liverpool still waiting for Leoni’s return

  03-11-2026 12:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mancini travels to England, but Italy and Liverpool still waiting for Leoni’s returnLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roberto Mancini travelled to England in recent weeks in hopes of seeing Giovanni Leoni back in action, but the Italian defender’s return from an ACL injury has been delayed.Italy and Liverpool are still waiting for Leoni’s return to action.Latest Leoni injury update as Mancini travels to EnglandThe Italian defender has been sidelined for over a year after suffering a cru
  
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• Manchester United vs AS Roma: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  03-11-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United vs AS Roma: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionManchester United vs Roma Preview: Champions League Pressure Builds at Old TraffordManchester United head into Tuesday night’s Champions League meeting with Roma carrying the sort of form that usually leaves no room for excuses. Nine games without a win is bad enough on its own. When two of those defeats in Europe are a 2-0 loss at Atletico Madrid and a 4-1 collapse at Como, the picture gets worse quickly.Michael
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool to ‘go all out’ for La Liga defender

  03-11-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool to ‘go all out’ for La Liga defenderLiverpool Transfer Latest: Alejandro Balde Emerges as Serious £38.7m Defensive TargetLiverpool are assessing their options at left-back, and Alejandro Balde is increasingly being positioned as a genuine market opportunity ahead of the winter window. According to Juan Jesus, Liverpool and AC Milan are pushing hard for the Barcelona defender, with Manchester United also involved in what is shaping up to be a competitive pursuit.The key
  
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• West Ham were right to be ruthless with Nuno, but are they right about Scott Parker?

  03-11-2026 12:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “I am always under pressure, every day,” Nuno Espirito Santo said in the wake of Saturday’s 3-1 loss at West Brom. Not anymore, he’s not.An optimistic outlook on his removal as West Ham coach is that it offers respite. Respite from that pressure, which has never truly waned in his 13 months in charge. It might seem a ruthless move by the east London club to fire him “so early” into the season, but West Ham were right to be ruthless.But let’s not forget that the Championship season
  
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• FK Bodø/Glimt squad battling illness ahead of Lille tie

  03-11-2026 12:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FK Bodø/Glimt squad battling illness ahead of Lille tieFK Bodø/Glimt’s squad are battling illness as they prepare to host Lille OSC in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Several players are consequently doubts to face the Ligue 1 side later today.The illness has been circulating around the squad for over a week already. “Last week, it was a bit brutal,” admitted their defender Haitam Aleesami. The affected players are suffering from flu-like symptoms. The club’s captain, Patri
  
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• Two Real Madrid players who have benefited from Valverde’s right-back role

  03-11-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two Real Madrid players who have benefited from Valverde’s right-back roleJose Mourinho’s astute skill in balancing out profiles on the field has been key in Real Madrid’s resurgence, particularly in the last month.Los Blancos did not start the new season strongly, and the midfield appeared to be a mess early on. Mourinho’s idea of a Federico Valverde-Aurelien Tchouameni double pivot, in particular, did not work out on the field.The manager then found an innovative solution to add creati
  
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• Torquay must get used to winning expectation - Cooke

  03-11-2026 12:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Cooke had spells at Truro City, St Mirren and Bath City before joining Torquay in the summer of 2024 [Shutterstock]Torquay United striker Cody Cooke says the club's squad must get used to the expectation for them to win games.The Gulls are 13th in National League South having had a difficult start to the campaign.Last season's beaten play-off finalists are four points off the play-off places and 10 behind leaders Truro City, having won just five of their 14 league games this season.Their 3-
  
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• Barcelona to observe minute of silence before Aston Villa clash for Jesus de Miguel and Toledo train accident victims

  03-11-2026 12:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona to observe minute of silence before Aston Villa clash for Jesus de Miguel and Toledo train accident victimsBarcelona will observe a minute of silence before their Champions League encounter against Aston Villa at the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday evening, paying tribute to CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel and the victims of the deadly train accident in Urda, Toledo. UEFA has confirmed that all European fixtures taking place this week, including matches in the Europa League and Confer
  
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