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• Xabi Alonso defends Cole Palmer's England commitment after Thomas Tuchel criticism

  09-10-2026 16:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cole Palmer has been passed fit for Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after training with his club since withdrawing from the England squad.The 24-year-old pulled out of his country’s squad ahead of Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia and Croatia, with the withdrawal attributed to reported load management.England manager Thomas Tuchel had raised question marks over the forward, saying Palmer “misses too many opportunitie
  
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• Gian Piero Gasperini pleased as 10-men Roma hold Como

  11-10-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gian Piero Gasperini pleased as 10-men Roma hold ComoSerie A side Roma played out a rather entertaining 0-0 draw against Como, holding on to a crucial point despite having been down to ten men for a majority of the second half.The first-half saw both sides create enough to score. It could have easily been 2-2 in the first 45, as Como also had a late shout for a Roma redcard go the other way in stoppage time.In the second half, Donyell Malen was sent off and this gave Como an advantage but they c
  
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• Gasperini defends Malen, hits out at freeze-frames, says Roma ‘very different’ from Mourinho era

  11-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini defends Malen, hits out at freeze-frames, says Roma ‘very different’ from Mourinho eraRoma coach Gian Piero Gasperini feels the red card shown to Donyell Malen ‘spoiled’ Como-Roma but insists the Dutch striker didn’t want to hurt his opponent, and he vents at TV’s ‘absurd freeze-frames.’Gasperini spoke to DAZN after his Roma side drew 0-0 away at Como on Sunday. It is the first goalless stalemate in the opening 54 Serie A matches.Roma wer
  
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• Barcelona head of scouting all but confirms interest in Brazilian defender: ‘Looking for a profile like his’

  11-10-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona head of scouting all but confirms interest in Brazilian defender: ‘Looking for a profile like his’FC Barcelona head of scouting Joao Amaral has outlined the club’s recruitment strategy as the Catalan side prepare for future squad reinforcements, particularly at centre-back. During an interview with The Pitch Invaders (h/t SPORT), the Portuguese talent scout discussed the detailed profile Barça are targeting to strengthen their defence, identifying Arthur Dias a
  
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• Real Madrid TV launches fresh criticism at referees as relationship reaches breaking point

  11-10-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid TV launches fresh criticism at referees as relationship reaches breaking pointThree weeks since the Madrid derby, the controversy surrounding the refereeing in La Liga has resurfaced again. Real Madrid had launched a strong criticism of the officiating in the derby as they believed that several decisions went against them.And the events of the latest round of fixtures brought the issue back into focus. Indeed, the tensions escalated further after Vinicius Jr. was dismissed against Vi
  
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• 🚨 Real Sociedad-Deportivo XIs: Oyarzabal on the bench!

  11-10-2026 15:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Real Sociedad-Deportivo XIs: Oyarzabal on the bench!Real Sociedad and Deportivo face off on Matchday 8 of La Liga.
  Here's how both teams line up for the match..REAL SOCIEDAD XIThe main surprise is Oyarzabal's absence from the starting XI. He's on the bench.DEPORTIVO XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Gasperini comments on Dybala’s ‘extraordinary’ performance, expresses regret after Como draw

  11-10-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini comments on Dybala’s ‘extraordinary’ performance, expresses regret after Como drawAfter the Como-Roma 0-0 match, Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to DAZN.“I think Dybala was extraordinary, even when he came to clean up some situations in the second half. It wasn’t easy being down to ten men. I think he, like his teammates, played a very solid game.”“I don’t remember any turnovers; on the contrary, he seemed to be strong again. It’s a sham
  
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• Real Madrid back Mourinho’s decision to skip press conference after win vs Villarreal

  11-10-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid back Mourinho’s decision to skip press conference after win vs VillarrealReal Madrid endured yet another night in La Liga where refereeing controversies overshadowed the football that played out on the pitch.The only difference between the game against Atletico Madrid and the one against Villarreal was that the result eventually ended in Madrid’s favour.According to MARCA (h/t Madrid Xtra), Madrid are said to support manager Jose Mourinho’s decision to avoid the med
  
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• Barcelona midfielder edges closer to a return as preparations underway for Galatasaray

  11-10-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder edges closer to a return as preparations underway for GalatasarayFC Barcelona have already turned their attention to their next fixture after beating Getafe 3-0, with a demanding schedule leaving little time to celebrate the victory.The Catalan side will travel to Turkey on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League meeting with Galatasaray as part of Matchday two of the league phase.According to Mundo Deportivo, to prepare for the challenging European away fixtur
  
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• Malen earns first ever red card in Como showdown

  11-10-2026 15:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen earns first ever red card in Como showdownDonyell Malen was sent off in the 53rd minute of Como-Roma. The Dutch striker was sent off by referee Fabbri following a foul on Como defender Kaiki. The Giallorossi were therefore left with ten men, as was the case with Sinigaglia last season. Protests came from Gasperini’s bench. The Grugliasco coach himself did not accept Fabbri’s decision to send Malen off, given that he had even come close to the ball. This was the first red card f
  
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• Mikel Arteta admits to selection dilemma

  11-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta admits to selection dilemmaMikel Arteta has admitted that Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard gave him a selection problem over the weekend, having both played so well over the international break.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal midfield duo Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard were both in great form over the September-October international break, each providing four goal contributions in four games.Merino provided an assist in Spain’s home game against Croatia, then
  
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• Nico Paz: “We did all we could to win, Roma defended well.”

  11-10-2026 15:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz: “We did all we could to win, Roma defended well.”Nico Paz spoke to Dazn after the draw against Roma.The Como attacker admitted that Roma’s defense proved impenetrable, especially in the second half when they were down to 10 men following Malen’s red card.“It was difficult, they put so many people in the box. We should have moved the ball faster, but we did everything we could.”
  
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• Four things we learned from Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal

  11-10-2026 14:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four things we learned from Real Madrid 1-0 VillarrealReal Madrid returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal, but the performance once again left a lot to be desired.The result did little to hide the problems that continue to affect Jose Mourinho’s team, and the refereeing controversies became a talking point once more.Yan Diomande’s second-half goal helped Los Blancos secure three valuable points. That said, Madrid struggled to establish sustained attacking c
  
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• Serie A | Como 0-0 Roma: Giallorossi resist under siege after Malen sees red

  11-10-2026 14:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Como 0-0 Roma: Giallorossi resist under siege after Malen sees redRoma were ultimately pleased with the first 0-0 of the Serie A season away to Como, as Donyell Malen was sent off for dangerous play, leaving them down to 10 men for over 30 minutes.These sides snatched Champions League qualification from more prestigious clubs last season and were hoping to repeat it. The hosts lost Moise Kean to injury on international duty and needed to shake off the surprising 2-0 defeat to Frosinone
  
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• Why Roma star Malen saw red against Como and what he said to the fourth official

  11-10-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Roma star Malen saw red against Como and what he said to the fourth officialRoma star Donyell Malen received a straight red card for a reckless challenge during an away game at Como, but protested against the referee and the fourth official, arguing that a foul should have been awarded earlier in the move.Roma star Malen, the current Serie A top goal-scorer, received a straight red card in the 53rd minute of an away Serie A match at Como.Malen’s red card incident in Como vs. Roma expla
  
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• 😅 Nobody wants Timão? Corinthians rejected five times and mocked online

  11-10-2026 14:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Nobody wants Timão? Corinthians rejected five times and mocked onlineCorinthians planned to announce Fernando Diniz's replacement before this Sunday's derby (11). The club just wasn't expecting so many NOs.Timão approached Ramón Díaz, Emiliano Díaz, Luis Zubeldía, Sylvinho and Mascherano. It was one "no" after another. As a result, the club still has no head coach.With that, Corinthians will face Palmeiras with William Batista as interim coach.
  
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• Cox helps Exeter get rare away win

  11-10-2026 14:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cox has played 115 times for Exeter City since his debut in 2021 [Shutterstock]Exeter City striker Sonny Cox hopes he can move on after illness as he scored his first goal in more than a year.The 22-year-old netted the only goal as Exeter won 1-0 at Shrewsbury Town on Saturday to earn a first away victory since 24 January, when they beat Port Vale 3-1 at Vale Park.It was Exeter's first point on the road since April and Cox's first goal since a 4-1 win over Blackpool on 9 August 2025. Cox has bee
  
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• Tonali sends six-word message after assist in Tottenham draw with Man Utd

  11-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tonali sends six-word message after assist in Tottenham draw with Man UtdItaly international Sandro Tonali is satisfied with Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the Premier League: ‘Fight for it. Till the end,’ the Azzurri midfielder wrote on social media.Tonali’s Tottenham remain winless in six Premier League matches, having grabbed three draws and three losses so far. Spurs, however, avoided defeat in their most recent match on Saturday, earning a 1-1 away
  
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• Arsenal 25yo reflects on 1st Emirates appearance for 7 months

  11-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal 25yo reflects on 1st Emirates appearance for 7 monthsJurrien Timber has admitted he’s happy to be back playing at the Emirates Stadium after a seven-month absence, and he’s already looking forward to the next game.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesSaturday’s game involved a number of firsts, including Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes’ first goals at the Emirates Stadium (with Guimaraes also playing his first competitive Emirates game for Arsenal), and Jurri
  
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• Two early PL matches get underway; Build up to Liverpool-City

  11-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Two early PL matches get underway; Build up to Liverpool-CityEarly GamesLater2026-10-11T13:00:03ZKICK OFFTwo Premier League matches get up and running. 2026-10-11T12:48:18ZJust 10 minutes to go until the Premier League action gets underway. Who will come out on top in the two early games? 2026-10-11T12:38:38ZOliver Glasner is back at Selhurst Park for the first time since becoming Forest manager. What kind of reception will the Austrian get on his return? 2026-10-11T12:29:18ZLiverpool and Man Ci
  
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• Palace lead Forest; Everton opener denied; build-up to Liverpool-City

  11-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palace lead Forest; Everton opener denied; build-up to Liverpool-CityEarly GamesLater2026-10-11T13:52:38ZHALF TIME: Palace 2-1 Forest 2026-10-11T13:50:50ZHALF TIME: Hull 0-0 Everton 2026-10-11T13:50:08ZGOOOAL PALACEPalace now lead seconds before the break as Anan Khalailireacts first to a goalmouth scramble and pokes home. 2026-10-11T13:48:46ZCHANCE EVERTONJack Grealish lofts a wonderful ball towards Thierno Barry inside the Hull area. The towering striker can't apply the finish and heads o
  
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• Palace host Forest & Hull take on Everton in PL; Build up to Liverpool-City

  11-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palace host Forest & Hull take on Everton in PL; Build up to Liverpool-CityEarly GamesLater2026-10-11T12:08:41ZLater, Liverpool host Man City in the first game since the Citizens were found guilty of financial breaches in the Premier League as the two heavyweights meet in a highly-anticipated contest.  2026-10-11T12:07:00ZWe'll bring updates from today's two early games. Oliver Glasner heads back to Crystal Palace with Nottingham Forest and unbeaten Everton head to Hull. 2026-10-11T12:0
  
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• Forest strike early against Palace; build-up to Liverpool-City

  11-10-2026 14:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest strike early against Palace; build-up to Liverpool-CityEarly GamesLater2026-10-11T13:14:57ZCHANCE PALACEThe Eagles are really pushing for a quick leveller, and Quinten Timber blasts over the bar from a promising position just inside the Forest area. 2026-10-11T13:10:45ZCHANCE PALACEPalace almost hit back with an immediate response as Jorgen Strand-Larsen's well-struck volley is saved well by Matz Sels.  2026-10-11T13:09:48ZHere's a closer look at that Ndoye finish. A real nightmare s
  
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• 😱 Blimey! Scandinavian clash goes bonkers and breaks record

  11-10-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱 Blimey! Scandinavian clash goes bonkers and breaks recordWhat the hell was going on in Sweden on Saturday afternoon? AIK Solna and IF Brommapojkarna served up a pretty wild shootout in the Allsvenskan.It had all started quite calmly, though – typically Scandinavian, really. Both teams headed into the dressing rooms after 45 minutes with the score at 0–0.But after the break, the floodgates opened. After a quick goal at each end, Brommapojkarna went on a scoring spree, puttin
  
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• Real Madrid’s anger with referees continues to grow after Villarreal clash

  11-10-2026 13:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid’s anger with referees continues to grow after Villarreal clashAccording to Mundo Deportivo, frustration with refereeing decisions is growing at Real Madrid, both among the players and within the club’s hierarchy. The performance of referee Isidro Diaz de Mera and his assistants during the match against Villarreal caused considerable irritation, with Vinicius Jr.’s red card serving as the main source of anger.However, the club’s complaints extend beyond the Bra
  
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• Report: Manchester City keen on Bundesliga starlet

  11-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Manchester City keen on Bundesliga starletManchester City Eye Mathis Albert as Borussia Dortmund Promise Bigger Role for USMNT TeenagerManchester City’s recruitment machine has rarely stood still under Pep Guardiola and the latest name to drift into view is Mathis Albert, the Borussia Dortmund teenager who is beginning to stir serious intrigue across Europe. According to Goal, City made an approach in the summer for the 17-year-old winger, a player Dortmund still regard as part of
  
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• Report: Liverpool star outstanding in duels and other areas

  11-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool star outstanding in duels and other areasJérémy Jacquet’s Liverpool Rise Shows Why Andoni Iraola May Have Struck GoldLiverpool’s opening weeks of the season have carried a familiar blend of promise, tension and scrutiny, but through the noise one theme has emerged with increasing clarity. Jérémy Jacquet has looked like a footballer born for this stage.For all the summer attention around Andoni Iraola’s arrival, for all the questions
  
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• Report: Chelsea keen on Ligue 1 star despite £59m valuation

  11-10-2026 13:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea keen on Ligue 1 star despite £59m valuationChelsea Transfer News: Lamine Camara Price Standoff Could Shape Monaco TalksChelsea remain attentive to the situation surrounding Lamine Camara, but their position appears clear. According to Goal, the London club have no intention of matching AS Monaco’s current €70m valuation for the Senegal midfielder, even though their interest has not faded.That stance feels significant. Chelsea have tracked Camara closely and came
  
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• ⚔️ Fla-Flu, Derby and Gre-Nal: share your predictions for today's derbies

  11-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚔️ Fla-Flu, Derby and Gre-Nal: share your predictions for today's derbiesThe Brasileirão will feature THREE derbies this Sunday (11), all at 5:30 p.m. There's Fla-Flu in Rio, the São Paulo Derby and Gre-Nal in the south.Who will win these clashes? Leave your PREDICTION in the comments!Fla-Flu: a top-four clashFlamengo lead the Brasileirão with 61 points and are looking to pull away from Palmeiras (who have 60 points and host Corinthians).Fluminense sit third wit
  
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• ⚔️ Fla-Flu, Dérbi and Gre-Nal: share your predictions for today's derbies

  11-10-2026 13:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⚔️ Fla-Flu, Dérbi and Gre-Nal: share your predictions for today's derbiesThe Brasileirão will feature THREE derbies this Sunday (11), all at 5:30 p.m. There's Fla-Flu in Rio, the Derby in São Paulo and Gre-Nal in the south.Who will win these clashes? Leave your PREDICTION in the comments!Fla-FluFlamengo lead the Brasileirão with 61 points and are looking to pull further ahead of Palmeiras (who have 60 points and host Corinthians).Fluminense are third with
  
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