Carvajal admits he still almost drives to Valdebebas
The full-back, now at Getafe after 13 seasons with Real Madrid, said there are days when he almost heads to Valdebebas out of habit on his way out.
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Samuel Justo pleased with Sporting first-team debut
The midfielder, who came through the academy at Alcochete, came on in Sporting's 2-1 win over Marítimo in the Allianz Cup and said he felt a sense of duty fulfilled.
Dortmund beat Werder in stoppage time to advance in German Cup
Borussia Dortmund moved on in the German Cup by eliminating Werder Bremen, with Sabitzer scoring a fine goal in stoppage time after a lively match.
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Rui Borges reacts to Sporting's cup win over Marítimo
Sporting's coach spoke after his side beat Marítimo 2-1 in the Allianz Cup quarter-finals, addressing fans' dissatisfaction, calling Rui Silva a great goalkeeper and praising Pedro Lima's response.
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Rui Borges avoids question on Sporting future
The Sporting coach declined to address whether he would leave the club if president Varandas wanted it, saying he was there to talk about the match. He added that he speaks with the president as usual.
Alanyaspor progress in Turkish Cup
Alanyaspor are through to the next stage of the Turkish Cup, with João Pereira involved in the win.
Rennes-Olympiacos Europa League match moved forward a day
Strikes and demonstrations in France have led to the fourth-round Europa League fixture being brought forward from November 5 to November 4.
Lens fans barred from Lille derby by prefectural order
A prefectural decree bans Lens supporters from travelling to Lille for Friday's Ligue 1 derby, the ninth matchday. The club had already banned its own fans from the trip.
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Rui Borges answers Sporting fans' criticism with promise of work
After the win over Marítimo, the Sporting coach responded to supporters who have questioned the team by saying he promises work.
Chelsea lose top scorer for several weeks through injury
A muscle injury will keep João Pedro out of Chelsea's options for several weeks.
Fleetwood stun Arsenal in League Cup fourth round
The League Two side, 18th in the fourth tier, beat the reigning English champions on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Arsenal, captained for the first time by Jurriën Timber, had Max Dowman sent off before the shootout.
Rodrigo Mora on his header: defenders forget the smallest player
The Portuguese forward shone against Cagliari and spoke about scoring with his head, noting that defenders sometimes overlook the shortest player.
Willem II edge Helmond in narrow cup win
Willem II beat Helmond Sport 4-3 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the KNVB cup, after a Devin Haen overhead kick helped turn the game around. Jaden Slory's red card at 4-2 made it tense late on.
Espanyol dismiss coach Manolo González after cup shock
Espanyol sacked Manolo González on Tuesday evening after the team were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by fourth-tier Sestao River. The 47-year-old had led the Barcelona club to La Liga in 2024.
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Pedro Lima praises Sporting response after poor run
The Brazilian midfielder scored twice as Sporting beat Marítimo 2-1 in the Allianz Cup. He said the win was a key turnaround after a difficult spell of results.
Butzke rues missed chances after Marítimo exit
Butzke scored a header for Marítimo in the 90th minute of the Allianz Cup tie with Sporting, and said afterwards his side could have found an equaliser.
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Rui Borges pleased with Sporting's less-used players after win over Marítimo
The Sporting coach said he was very satisfied with the squad players he called on in the 2-1 victory against Marítimo at Alvalade.
Telstar fans turn on coach Brugge after cup exit
SC Telstar supporters voiced their displeasure with coach Henk Brugge on Tuesday evening after a painful home defeat to Almere City knocked the club out of the KNVB Beker. Brugge said his players looked defeated afterwards.
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Van der Gaag backs Marítimo effort after Alvalade display
The Marítimo coach praised his team's attitude at Alvalade and said that displays like it will bring wins sooner or later.
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Sporting beat Marítimo amid mix of applause and whistles
Sporting's win over Marítimo at Alvalade drew a mixed reaction from the crowd, with applause and whistles heard after the final whistle.
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Fleetwood knock Arsenal out of League Cup on penalties
Arsenal were eliminated from the League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town, who won the shootout after a 1-1 draw. The match was stopped after barely two minutes because of a drone flying overhead.
Kuijt likely interim coach at Fenerbahçe after Kartal exit
Fenerbahçe parted with Ismail Kartal on Tuesday, and Turkish media report that Dirk Kuijt could take charge for the coming matches. He would reportedly be on the bench against Göztepe on Saturday, before the Champions League game with Liverpool.
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Pedro Lima scores twice for Sporting against Marítimo
The Brazilian signing made the most of his chance against Marítimo by scoring two goals for Sporting.
Chupe double helps Malaga avoid scare
Malaga settled a difficult match in the last 20 minutes. Two goals from Chupe and one from Dan Lorenzo sealed the win against Sporting Alcazar.
Aguirre to scold players over showboating
The Valencia coach said he will reprimand anyone who attempts a nutmeg out of foolishness in the match against Tavernes.
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Gasperini hails Gollini display after win at Cagliari
The coach said winning at Cagliari was far from easy but very important, and singled out goalkeeper Gollini for a standout performance.
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Drone halts Arsenal cup tie before shootout loss to Fleetwood
Arsenal's cup match at Fleetwood Town was stopped for eight minutes early on because of a drone. The Gunners then drew 1-1 and lost on penalties to the fourth-tier side.
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Arsenal knocked out of Carabao Cup by Fleetwood Town
The Premier League champions lost to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town after a penalty shootout at Highbury. Fleetwood thus caused a major upset.
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Sestao River stun Espanyol in Spanish cup thriller
The fourth-tier Spanish side scored in the last minute of extra time to knock Espanyol out of the cup, a result that cost Manolo González his job.
Livolant back in Casa Pia's plans
The French winger, who made his debut this season against E. Amadora, is in line to feature against Sporting.
Rodrigo Mora scores fine header for Roma against Cagliari
The 19-year-old Portuguese was the standout figure in Roma's match against Cagliari, scoring a notable header.
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Roma beat Cagliari 4-2 after Mora and Malen settle it
Roma won 4-2 at home against Cagliari in Serie A, with Mora and Malen decisive. Cagliari had fought back to lead 3-1 before the hosts turned it around.
Como come back to beat Torino in wild finish
Torino went ahead through Adams, but Como scored three goals in 11 minutes late on, with Nico Paz driving the comeback, to win in Serie A.
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Dortmund edge Bremen in DFB-Pokal thriller
Borussia Dortmund advanced in the DFB-Pokal after a tight win over Werder Bremen. Dortmund led 2-0 before Niclas Füllkrug pulled Bremen level within three minutes, but the hosts won it in the final minute.
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Como stun Torino with three late goals
Torino led through Che Adams and looked set for a fourth straight win, but Como hit back with goals from Ramon, Nico Paz and Baturina in the last ten minutes to win 3-1.
Go Ahead Eagles ease through, RKC need penalties at Barendrecht
Go Ahead Eagles had a comfortable cup evening at Koninklijke HFC on Tuesday. RKC Waalwijk needed more than 120 minutes and a penalty shootout to beat amateur side BVV Barendrecht.
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Roma beat Cagliari 4-2 as Como win at Torino
Roma won 4-2 against Cagliari. Como came from behind to beat Torino 3-1 away.
Lens banned from taking fans to Leipzig and Liverpool
Lens supporters set off fireworks in the away end at Jan Breydel last week and a steward was hit by a rocket. The French club must now play its remaining two Champions League away games without away supporters.
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Malen scores off the bench as Roma beat Cagliari
Donyell Malen came on as a substitute and scored in Roma's win over Cagliari, putting him level with Gustavo Varela and Antonio Raimondo at the top of the Serie A scoring chart.
Barcelona fined 602 euros over Alvarez approach
Barcelona must pay 602 euros after Atletico Madrid complained about the club's contact with striker Julian Alvarez.
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Arsenal match at Fleetwood briefly halted by drone
The Fleetwood Town-Arsenal game was stopped because of a drone in the sky. Players from both sides kept warming up at Highbury Stadium during the interruption.
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Pedro Lima scores first Sporting goal
Pedro Lima opened the scoring for Sporting with a header from a Derry corner, his first goal for the club.
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Espanyol dismiss coach Manolo
Espanyol have sacked Manolo after a run that left them in the relegation places and a Copa exit at the hands of Sestao.
ADO Den Haag knocked out of cup by Excelsior 31
Third Division side Excelsior 31 from Rijssen beat ADO Den Haag on penalties on Tuesday evening in the KNVB Cup. Daryl van Mieghem spoke of shame afterwards, and coach Robin Peter said ADO had only themselves to blame.
Ligue 1 reworks matchday nine schedule after postponements
The LFP has changed the programme for the ninth round of the 2026-27 season because of security concerns and several postponed matches. Three games will now be played on Friday and the weekend extends to Monday.
Harry Kane wins the 2026 Golden Ball
The Bayern München forward was named the world's best player by France Football, taking the award for the first time in his career.
Gonçalo Ramos says he wants Benfica return and rules out rivals
The Milan forward says he still follows Benfica's day-to-day and would not play for their rivals, calling such a move a betrayal.
Alexandrina Cruz to seek re-election at Rio Ave
The Rio Ave president has confirmed she will stand again for the club's leadership.
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ADO Den Haag knocked out by amateur side Excelsior'31 in cup first round
Third-division Excelsior'31 beat ADO Den Haag 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Rijssen, with Sékou Sylla missing the decisive spot kick. The Eredivisie side had made ten changes to its line-up.
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Drone halts Arsenal's League Cup match
Arsenal's League Cup game at Fleetwood Town was stopped after barely two minutes because of a drone flying overhead. Play resumed once the pilot was traced.
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ADO Den Haag knocked out of KNVB Cup by Excelsior '31 on penalties
ADO Den Haag, coached by Robin Peter, lost a penalty shootout away to Excelsior '31 and are out of the KNVB Cup. The opponent plays in the Derde Divisie.
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Sestao knock out a poor Espanyol
Espanyol, with their main starters, lost to Segunda RFEF side Sestao and were eliminated, their third straight cup exit against a lower-division opponent. The coach's position now looks untenable.
Lazio hit six at Sassuolo to go top
Lazio won 6-2 away at Sassuolo, with Tijjani Noslin scoring twice. The result puts them provisionally alone at the top of the Italian league table.
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Kartal resigns as Fenerbahçe coach after derby defeat
Ismail Kartal has left Fenerbahçe with immediate effect, a day after the loss to Galatasaray. Turkish media report that assistant Dirk Kuijt takes over until a new head coach is appointed.
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Frankfurt beat Hamburg to reach German Cup last 16
Eintracht Frankfurt won 3-1 away at Hamburg in the German Cup round of 32 and advanced to the last 16. Can Uzun played the full 90 minutes.
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Gattuso backs Lazio approach despite table pressure
The Lazio coach said his side are doing remarkable things and that he is not troubled by the standings, warning that difficult spells will come.
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Sporting fans whistle Rui Borges before Marítimo match
Part of the Sporting support whistled coach Rui Borges as the teams were announced before the game against Marítimo.
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Lazio hit six past Sassuolo to go top
Lazio beat Sassuolo 6-2 and moved into sole first place in Serie A, waiting on Inter. Floriani Mussolini scored his first goal in the Italian top flight.
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Lazio go top after 6-2 win at Sassuolo
Lazio beat Sassuolo 2-6 on Tuesday for a fifth straight Serie A victory, with Kenneth Taylor and Tijjani Noslin among the scorers. Taylor opened the scoring in the second minute and later provided an assist.
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Lazio hit six at Sassuolo in eight-goal game
Lazio, coached by Gattuso, won 6-2 away to Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday.
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Yamal reacts to another Ballon d'Or near miss
The 19-year-old Barcelona forward finished third for the second year running. He said he believes his time will come one day.
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Lazio fans serenade Gattuso during Sassuolo rout
Around ten thousand Lazio supporters travelled to Sassuolo and sang a chant for coach Gattuso, who reacted from the bench. Lazio, top of the table, won the match 6-2.
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Barcelona fined small symbolic sum over Julian Alvarez approach
Julian Alvarez apologised after his public flirting with Barcelona, saying he understood the anger. The club now faces a symbolic fine of just 602 euros.
Chinese platform Migu drops Racing-Real Madrid from its schedule
The Chinese content, television and internet platform Migu has removed the Racing Santander-Real Madrid match from its programming, according to Marca. The service has more than 400 million subscribers.
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Lamine Yamal reacts to missing out on top award
The Barcelona forward saw Harry Kane named the world's best footballer and said his time will come.
Union St.Gilloise reports record profit for 2025/26
The club announced a record net profit for the 2025/26 financial year, far above the figures of the Dutch top clubs.
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Lazio thrash Sassuolo to move top of Serie A
Lazio beat Sassuolo heavily and are provisionally alone at the top of Serie A, with the Roman side in strong form.
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Lazio hit six at Sassuolo to go top alone
Lazio won 6-2 away at Sassuolo and moved clear at the top of the table, with Inter, who play on Wednesday, now behind them.
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Lazio go top of Serie A after big win at Sassuolo
Lazio beat Sassuolo away on Tuesday and moved above Inter at the top of the Serie A table. Kenneth Taylor and Tijjani Noslin scored in the victory.
João Nuno agrees to become Torreense head coach
João Nuno, 41, has reached an agreement to take over at Torreense and signed a two-season contract.
Stoke City legend Peter Dobing dies at 87
Peter Dobing, who captained Stoke City to the League Cup in 1972, has died at the age of 87.
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Kartal resigns as Fenerbahçe coach after derby defeat
Ismail Kartal has stepped down as Fenerbahçe coach, submitting his resignation for the second time in two months. The 2-1 loss to Galatasaray in the derby proved decisive, after an earlier attempt to leave in September was refused.
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Sporting's starting XI for Marítimo match
Rui Borges has named the Sporting line-up to face Marítimo, with his choices now confirmed for the match.
Shakhtar reach Ukrainian Cup quarter-finals with 3-0 win
Shakhtar Donetsk won 3-0 and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Ukrainian Cup. They are Sporting's next Champions League opponent.
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Ismail Kartal leaves Fenerbahçe coaching job
Fenerbahçe confirmed the departure of coach Ismail Kartal, who had already signalled he wanted to resign.
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Fenerbahçe begin search for new head coach after Kartal exit
Fenerbahçe are looking for a new head coach following the departure of İsmail Kartal. Turkish and foreign coaches with different levels of experience are among the names being discussed.
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Barcelona learns fine for negotiating with Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid reported Barcelona to the federation and FIFA over talks with the player, and the decision has now been made. Barcelona know the amount of the fine they must pay.
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Fenerbahçe part ways with İsmail Kartal
Fenerbahçe have ended their association with coach İsmail Kartal. It is the seventh managerial departure in the Süper Lig this season.
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Benfica top the dismissals table after controversial ending
Benfica now lead the count of red cards among the four clubs that have had dismissals this season, after a match with a controversial finish.
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Fenerbahçe part ways with İsmail Kartal
Fenerbahçe accepted İsmail Kartal's resignation, the Turkish club announced. The separation was reported to the public disclosure platform KAP.
Nicola wants Venezia to be perfect against Inter
Venezia coach Nicola said his side must be perfect to take points from Inter after their recent defeat, and added the Nerazzurri are not unbeatable.
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Sporting host Marítimo needing a win to reach the final four
Sporting must beat Marítimo at home on Tuesday to move into the final four of the Taça da Liga. They come into the game after two defeats, in the league and in the Champions League.
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Sporting beat Marítimo to reach League Cup Final Four
Sporting secured their place in the Final Four of the Taça da Liga on Tuesday, beating Marítimo 2-1 at the Estádio José Alvalade, with Pedro Lima scoring twice.
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İsmail Kartal resigns at Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe have parted ways with coach İsmail Kartal after his resignation. It is not yet clear who will lead the team against Göztepe.
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Fenerbahçe part ways with coach İsmail Kartal
Fenerbahçe announced that they have ended their cooperation with head coach İsmail Kartal.
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Vorm saw Ballon d'Or winner Kane grow at Tottenham
Former Tottenham teammate Michel Vorm says Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win came as no surprise, pointing to his impact for Bayern München and England. Vorm recalled Kane's constant drive to improve early in his career.
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Barcelona fined symbolic 602 euros over Alvarez contact
Barcelona have been fined 602 euros for making unauthorised contact with forward Julián Álvarez, a case that followed complaints from Atlético. The club received the symbolic sanction for its conduct during the transfer saga.
Spalletti hits back at claims over Juventus tactics
The Juventus coach criticised those who say he makes decisions to please certain players, mocking the idea of a WhatsApp group where the squad picks the tactics.
Guimaraes beat Feirense in friendly
Vitoria de Guimaraes won a friendly against Feirense thanks to Ndoye's goal after two minutes.
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Charlton appoint Mansford as chief executive
Charlton Athletic have named Ben Mansford as their new chief executive, the Championship club has confirmed.
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Kimmich could return for Bayern against Dortmund
Bayern have been without Joshua Kimmich for two competitive matches after a death in his family. The midfielder may be back for the game against Borussia Dortmund.
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McInnes expects no warm welcome on Hearts return
Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle Park with Rangers on Wednesday. He left Hearts last season after narrowly missing the title and says the ending still bothers him.
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Circati recalls sleepless night before Benfica move
The Australian centre-back recalled the night he could not sleep once he learned that negotiations with Benfica had begun, and the moment he met Rui Costa.
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CTA says no Balde penalty but Cancelo should have been booked
The refereeing committee reviewed the two controversial calls in Sunday's Barcelona-Real Madrid match. It backed the decision not to give a penalty for Balde and said Cancelo should have received a yellow card.
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Cuti Romero trains with Atlético squad, Koke works alone
Romero took part in Atlético's evening session with his teammates and looks set to face Levante. Koke also trained but with a recovery coach, with Simeone needing him against Bayern because Hjulmand is suspended.
Pulisic signs new Milan contract until 2031
The American attacker has extended his deal with Milan and will stay in Italy until 2031.
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Galatasaray beat Fenerbahçe and lead derby record
Galatasaray won the derby against Fenerbahçe 2-1. The result adds to their advantage over their rivals in derbies played over the last 10 years.
Maresca downplays hate over cheating allegations before Carabao Cup tie
Manchester City play in the Carabao Cup four days after a painful defeat to Aston Villa. Enzo Maresca said his side have shown they ignore the hate around the cheating claims and sent some key players on holiday.
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Atalanta hit by Scamacca injury in growing emergency
Atalanta have lost striker Scamacca to injury, adding to Sarri's absences, and the club has set out his recovery time.
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Arteta backs Gyökeres to keep trying for Arsenal
The Arsenal coach said the Swedish striker must keep trying despite his lack of goals, after being asked about the player's scoring form.
Osasuna players admit away-day shortcomings
Osasuna left the Sánchez Pizjuán empty-handed, and the players point to their own mistakes as the reason for the result on the road.
Sérgio Vieira reveals three-month push to sign João Guilherme
The former Académico Viseu coach said he pushed hard to bring in the Brazilian forward, with talks lasting three months. He believes João Guilherme can still climb higher in his career.
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Mert Hakan Yandaş speaks out after Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby
The Fenerbahçe player posted a statement on social media about the events that followed the derby against Galatasaray.
Villas-Boas admits Porto must improve in Champions League
The FC Porto president said the club has to do much better in the Champions League, adding that the domestic campaign does not make up for what has not yet been achieved in Europe.
Athletic members to vote on 2% fee increase
Athletic Club's board will put a 152 million euro budget for the 2026-27 season to its members, alongside a proposal to raise fees by 2%. That figure is about 40 million less than the previous year's income.
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Kane welcomed as a hero by Bayern after Ballon d'Or win
Bayern München's players and staff gave Harry Kane a hero's reception on Tuesday following his Ballon d'Or success. British premier Andy Burnham praised him, though the government would not comment on a possible knighthood.
Dawda Camara without a goal for over a month at Alverca
The Mauritania striker has not scored for Alverca in more than a month.
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Match officials set for Benfica and Braga Allianz Cup games
The appointments for Benfica's and Sp. Braga's Allianz Cup matches are confirmed, with the quarter-finals due to be completed on Thursday.
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Iraola to rotate for Chelsea cup tie
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said he will rest several players for the Carabao Cup match against Chelsea but did not name them. He also discussed his friendship with Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso and the availability of Florian Wirtz.
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Galatasaray become Süper Lig's all-time win leader
Galatasaray have won more matches than any other club in Süper Lig history, according to NTV Spor.
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La Liga joins Mbappé controversy in China
A video appearing to show Kylian Mbappé laughing at former Chinese leader Mao Zedong drew heavy criticism in China, and Real Madrid's forward has apologised. La Liga president Javier Tebas has now weighed in, saying an individual's actions should not harm relations with the country.
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Fenerbahçe hold talks on İsmail Kartal's future
A meeting took place at Fenerbahçe about İsmail Kartal's position, with an official statement expected this evening.
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Ribadesella coach praises Racing Santander's José Alberto
Íñigo Cortés, coach of Ribadesella, Racing Santander's Copa del Rey opponent, has praised José Alberto in an interview. A Racing supporter himself, he is a physics and chemistry teacher from Santander who lives in Unquera.
Kvaratskhelia has surgery on right knee after ligament tear
The forward was successfully operated on for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee at a hospital in Doha, Paris Saint-Germain announced. He will now begin rehabilitation.
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Kane wins the Ballon d'Or
The Bayern München and England striker received the award on Monday evening. In a Dutch podcast, Süleyman Öztürk and Bas van den Hoven explained why the choice was deserved.
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Bayern assistant gives hopeful Kompany update
Assistant coach Aaron Danks says Vincent Kompany's health situation is improving, with the Bayern head coach doing better each day.
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Emegha ready for Chelsea debut as João Pedro sidelined
Emmanuel Emegha is fit enough to play after a hamstring injury sustained since arriving from Strasbourg, and João Pedro's absence opens the door for his first Chelsea appearance.
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Villas-Boas urges suspension of Luciano Gonçalves from refereeing council
The FC Porto president again called for Luciano Gonçalves to be temporarily suspended from the refereeing council and criticised the passivity of the FPF and Liga Portugal presidents.
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Galatasaray respond to Fenerbahçe statement
Galatasaray issued a reply to Fenerbahçe's remarks, saying that noise passes but the facts remain.
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Spalletti denies Juventus players asked for formation change
The Juventus coach said the switch in system did not come at the request of his squad, adding that the players would never allow themselves to do that.
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