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Top Nations League action

Needing one point to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, Italy will meet Belgium as League A Group 2 draws closer to its conclusion on Thursday.

France will be looking to boost their hopes of finishing top of League A Group 2 in the UEFA Nations League when they play host to Israel at the Stade de France on Thursday evening.

England will be out for revenge when they travel to the Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis in Athens to face Greece in their penultimate League B Group 2 fixture in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday.

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Captain Kane unhappy at England squad withdrawals

Captain Harry Kane is unhappy with the number of players who have withdrawn from the latest England squad, insisting "England comes before club"

Nine players have dropped out of the squad for Lee Carsley's final two matches as interim manager before Thomas Tuchel takes charge in January.

Source: bbc.com
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PGMOL taking new Coote allegations 'very seriously'

Referees' body PGMOL says it is taking new allegations around Premier League official David Coote "very seriously"

Coote is suspended from his role pending an investigation into a video which emerged earlier this week, in which the 42-year-old appeared to make disparaging remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Source: bbc.com
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Roma fans welcome back new coach Ranieri at airport

Claudio Ranieri was greeted by hundreds of Roma supporters on his return from a meeting with club owner Dan Friedkin in London, as he accepted his third stint as their coach

There were at least 200 fans waiting at Fiumicino Airport for Ranieri to emerge from his plane, where they placed a scarf across his shoulders.

Source: football-italia.net
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“Maybe Haaland” – Deco discusses possible successors to Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona

Robert Lewandowski has made a sensational start to the 2024-25 season with Barcelona, but despite this, there has been plenty of speculation about his future in recent weeks

His current contract expires next summer, and although that is likely to be renewed by an additional 12 months, he is unlikely to be overly prominent for too much longer.

Source: football-espana.net
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France boss Deschamps on absent Mbappé: 'Please leave him alone'

On the eve of a high-risk UEFA Nations League match against Israel in Paris, France coach Didier Deschamps was asked Wednesday if he had spoken with Mbappé about his decision to leave the Real Madrid forward out of his squad

Deschamps first joked that he had expected the question to be asked earlier during the news conference. Quickly back to his serious self, Deschamps then avoided a debate.

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Bentancur set for lengthy ban over alleged racist remark about teammate

Tottenham are resigned to Rodrigo Bentancur being given a lengthy ban of at least six matches by the Football Association for making an allegedly racist remark about his teammate Son Heung-min

The 27-year-old midfielder was charged with an “aggravated breach” of FA rules in September for offensive comments made during a television interview broadcast in Uruguay in June, when he said that Son and his South Korea teammates “all look the same”.

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Why Ranieri can only ‘say yes’ to his third Roma stint

Claudio Ranieri’s decision to return from retirement to take charge of a struggling Roma side should not come as a surprise, considering he had already said in the past that ‘when Roma call’ he has ‘to say yes’

The former Leicester manager already coached the Giallorossi twice, with his last stint coming in 2019, when he took over the fired Eusebio Di Francesco with the Stadio Olimpico outfit chasing a Champions League spot.

Source: football-italia.net
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Gianni Infantino to dodge spotlight with 2026 World Cup draw held virtually

Gianni Infantino will avoid any scrutiny of the controversial decision to give the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia next month after Fifa opted to stage the qualifying draw for the 2026 tournament as a virtual event

Saudi Arabia’s successful 2034 bid will be confirmed by acclamation at an extraordinary Fifa congress, to be held online on 11 December, while the Guardian has learned that the draw for European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup two days later will also take place remotely.

Source: theguardian.com
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Ødegaard out of Norway games and back at Arsenal after ‘listening to body’

Arsenal’s captain, Martin Ødegaard, says he has “listened to my body” and returned home after being ruled out of international duty for Norway

Ødegaard started for the first time since August in Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Chelsea after an ankle injury.

Source: theguardian.com
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FA launches investigation into Coote video

The Football Association has launched its own investigation into the video that appears to show Premier League referee David Coote using foul language to describe former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Coote has already been suspended by refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) pending a full investigation.

Source: bbc.com
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Santos eye Neymar return after earning promotion

Santos secured its return to the top tier of Brazilian football next year when it hopes that star striker Neymar will be back at the club which achieved a global following with Pelé

Santos, which was relegated in 2023 for the first time in its history almost a year after the death of all-time great Pelé, secured its place in Brazil's Serie A with a 2-0 win at Coritiba on Monday night. Wendel opened the scoring in the 20th minute and Rómulo Otero added a second in the 41st.

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Ranieri flies out for meeting with Roma owners

According to reports in Italy, Claudio Ranieri has flown to London for talks with the Friedkin family for his third different stint as Roma coach

The tactician had announced his retirement after taking Cagliari to Serie A and helping them to avoid relegation last season.

Source: football-italia.net
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Pedri, Gavi, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong: Updates on contract discussions at Barcelona

Barcelona do not look set to make major investments in the transfer market during the next year, and that is no doubt due to their financial situation, but in no small part down to the fact what money they do have available will go into contract renewals

The Blaugrana are still to tie down a number of key players with contracts up in 2026.

Source: football-espana.net
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Robertson happy to silence critics after being ‘written off’ over Liverpool form

Andy Robertson has said he had a point to prove in Liverpool’s win over Aston Villa having been “written off” for the first time in his storied Anfield career

The left-back produced an impressive performance as Arne Slot’s team moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Source: theguardian.com
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Rúben Dias goads doubters after 4-game slump

Manchester City defender Rúben Dias has implored anyone daring enough to write off his side's chances at winning the Premier League title this season to do so, saying it only adds to their motivation

City suffered a 2-1 defeat at Brighton on Saturday taking their losing run to four games -- the longest in Pep Guardiola's managerial career -- leaving them five points behind leaders Liverpool.

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Jorge Sampaoli appointed as Rennes head coach

Jorge Sampaoli has officially replaced Julien Stéphan as Rennes head coach, the Brittany Ligue 1 club announced this Monday

The 64-year-old Argentine coach is making an unexpected return to the French top tier after overseeing Marseille’s resurgence from 2021 to 2022.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Rogers called into England squad as eight pull out

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has been called up to England's squad for November’s Nations League internationals after eight players withdrew through injury

West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen, Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite along with Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford have also been added to interim boss Lee Carsley’s squad.

Source: bbc.com
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Inaki Williams removed from Ghana squad after injury

Inaki Williams has withdrawn from Ghana duty this month due to injury

Athletic Club contracted the Ghanaian FA to inform them of a tendon injury picked up by Williams in training last week.

Source: football-espana.net
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Pogba and Juventus in advanced talks over mutual contract termination

Juventus and Paul Pogba finally look on the same page as they are on the brink of coming to a mutual agreement which would lead to the termination of the player’s contract

The ex-France international recently saw his doping ban reduced from four years to 18 months, a decision that prompted the midfielder to start expressing his will to return to play in the Bianconeri jersey.

Source: football-italia.net
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Coote suspended amid Liverpool and Klopp video inquiry

Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended after a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and the club's former manager Jurgen Klopp was circulated on social media

Refereeing body PGMOL says the suspension comes into force with immediate effect and is pending a full investigation.

Source: bbc.com
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Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Manchester United as Rúben Amorim checks in

Ruud van Nistelrooy has left his role as assistant coach after the arrival of Rúben Amorim at Manchester United. The Dutchman oversaw three wins and a draw in interim charge after the sacking of Erik ten Hag but will not be part of the new era at Old Trafford

Van Nistelrooy, a former United striker, returned to the club in the summer to work under Ten Hag, having left Old Trafford 18 years ago.

Source: theguardian.com
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FIFA must halt Saudi Arabia World Cup host bid, says Amnesty

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance (SRA) have said

Football's world governing body awarded the 2030 World Cup to Morocco, Spain and Portugal in October last year while Saudi Arabia is the lone bidder for the 2034 edition.

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Roma return not ruled out for Garcia – dream options Allegri and Mancini await contact

A return to Roma for former coach Rudi Garcia has been described as the ‘easiest’ option for the Giallorossi as they search for an Ivan Juric replacement, while Massimiliano Allegri and Roberto Mancini have been labelled ‘the dream’ options in Monday’s papers

Roma are on the hunt for a new head coach after the dismissal of Juric on Sunday afternoon. The Croatian received his marching orders following the 3-2 loss at home against Bologna in Serie A.

Source: football-italia.net
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Rúben Amorim facing delay with Man Utd start

Rúben Amorim is facing a further delay before officially starting as Manchester United's new head coach as the club await confirmation of his visa

United announced Amorim as their new boss on Nov. 1 "subject to work visa requirements."

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Neto cancels out Martinelli’s opener as Chelsea and Arsenal share spoils

There were people on the pitch, Chelsea substitutes to be precise, the joy of everyone connected to the club overflowing

Pedro Neto had produced the equaliser with a vicious low drive from distance and if it did not turn out to be the statement victory that Enzo Maresca and his players wanted – a first against a so-called Big Six rival – they could see the merit in a battling draw.

Source: theguardian.com
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Conte furious at VAR after Inter 1-1 Napoli: ‘Has to be used honestly’

Antonio Conte shouted furiously at the VAR protocol after the penalty awarded to Inter in their 1-1 draw against Napoli. ‘It is a wonderful instrument, but it has to be used honestly or it starts to create bad thoughts’

The Partenopei knew that defeat would see them lose the leadership of Serie A, but had taken an early lead at San Siro when Scott McTominay turned in from a corner kick routine.

Source: football-italia.net
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Hansi Flick expects Lamine Yamal to miss Spain duty amid injury scare

Hansi Flick offered a post game update on Lamine Yamal after his absence in the 1-0 La Liga loss at Real Sociedad

Flick’s charges return to Catalonia after a first league defeat at the Estadio Anoeta since 2016 with their seven game winning streak broken.

Source: football-espana.net
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Barcelona’s La Liga title charge dented by La Real defeat

Barcelona move into the November international break on the back of a 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Sociedad

La Blaugrana landed in San Sebastian on the back of a seven-game winning streak across all competitions as they looked to ease away in the title race.

Source: football-espana.net
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Roma fire boss Ivan Juric after 12 matches

AS Roma announced the sacking of Ivan Juric on Sunday, with the Croatian becoming the Serie A side's second coach to be fired this season

Roma lost 3-2 at home against Bologna on Sunday, their fourth loss in the last five league games, leaving them 12th in the standings.

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Szmodics and Delap stun Spurs as Ipswich end long wait for first win

The away end’s explosion of noise and limbs at full time left no question about what this meant to Ipswich

They had waited 22 and a half years for a Premier League win and the nagging thought remained, throughout nine minutes of added time, that they might fall just short yet again.

Source: theguardian.com
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Fernandes 'is back' as main man with Amorim era beginning

A lot has changed around Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes since he took it upon himself to apologise directly to Erik ten Hag in the wake of his sacking and accept his share of the blame

He has scored four goals, created two more and had a claim on another that was given as an own goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over Leicester at Old Trafford.

Source: bbc.com
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Match of the day

Mikel Arteta has an excellent record against the Blues, with Chelsea falling behind the Gunners in their previous ten meetings against their capital rivals. Thomas Tuchel was in charge for their most recent triumph in this fixture. (Source: 90min.com)

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Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Preview

Chelsea play host to Sunday's London derby against Arsenal

A huge London derby beckons in the Premier League on Sunday with a win-needy Arsenal travelling to Chelsea.

Source: 90min.com
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Can Inter upsurge Napoli in blockbuster clash?

Recent history heavily favors Inter. Inzaghi’s men have got the better of Napoli in six of their last ten meetings in Serie A (D3, L1). However, this corresponding fixture in 2024/25 ended 1-1, ending Inter’s dominant five-game winning home league streak against the Partenopei.

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Inter vs. Napoli: Preview

Inter could enter November’s international break as the league leaders if they win

The standout fixture of Serie A Matchday 12 pits defending champions Inter and current leaders Napoli against each other on Sunday night. Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop for this early Scudetto six-pointer, with only a point separating the two Italian giants ahead of the kick-off.

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EPL action picks today

The brief Ruud van Nistelrooy era draws to a close at Manchester United on Sunday as the Red Devils take on Leicester in the Premier League.

The Dutchman's interim spell in charge began with a convincing win over the Foxes in the Carabao Cup, and the club's former marksman has since overseen a draw with Chelsea and triumph over PAOK in the Europa League. (Source: 90min.com)

Tottenham Hotspur will want to ditch the memories of 'Hell' when they face up against Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday.

Thursday's Europa League bout in Istanbul was one Spurs could afford to lose given the start they'd made to the league phase, and Ange Postecoglou's side were beaten 3-2 by Galatasaray having decided to start playing properly once they were reduced to ten players midway through the second-half. (Source: 90min.com)

Nottingham Forest’s brilliant start to the season has them sat above Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham heading into this weekend’s Premier League matches and their clash with Newcastle United on Sunday.

Nuno Espirito Santo has brought solidarity and a sense of assured calm to last season’s relegation-threatened club in a turnaround that seemed unlikely just weeks ago. (Source: Independent.co.uk)

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Barcelona travel to Sociedad

Barcelona will attempt to post a fifth straight victory in La Liga when they resume their domestic campaign with a clash against Real Sociedad at Anoeta Stadium on Sunday night.

Hansi Flick's side have been the standout team in Spain's top flight this term, currently sitting nine points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table, while Real Sociedad are in 11th, with the Basque outfit underwhelming so far in 2024-25. (Source: Sports Mole)

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Guardiola's woes continue as Brighton beat Man City

It is the first time since 2006 that City have lost four in a row

Pep Guardiola fell to a fourth successive defeat for the first time in his managerial career as Brighton came from behind to beat his Manchester City side.

Source: bbc.com
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Cunha inspires Wolves to first league win of season

Matheus Cunha starred as Wolves won their first game of the season to climb off the bottom

Matheus Cunha's stunner inspired Wolves to a first Premier League win of the season in their showdown with relegation rivals Southampton.

Source: bbc.com
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West Ham-Everton bore draw keeps pressure on Lopetegui

West Ham stay 14th in the Premier League table, two points and places above Sean Dyche's side

West Ham failed to ease the pressure on manager Julen Lopetegui as they played out an uneventful goalless draw at home to Everton.

Source: bbc.com
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Fulham claim comfortable win at 10-man Palace

The result lifted the Cottagers up to sixth in the table on the same points as fourth-placed Chelsea

Fulham continued their fine early-season form with a comfortable Premier League win at struggling Crystal Palace.

Source: bbc.com
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Vinicius scores hat-trick in Real win, Militao tears ACL

Vinicius Junior scored his second La Liga hat-trick against Osasuna

Vinicius Jr scored a fine hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 4-0 in a match overshadowed by Eder Militao's serious knee injury.

Source: bbc.com
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Derby della Mole

Aiming to continue their long dominance of the Turin derby, Serie A giants Juventus will host city rivals Torino on Saturday evening.

After a midweek draw in Europe, Juve now seek a 19th straight game without defeat to their neighbours, which would extend a record run in the Derby della Mole.

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Top action from England

Seeking to avoid losing four games in a row for the first time under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

A Liverpool side still proudly flaunting their 100% Champions League record meet an Aston Villa side who lost their perfect European tally in bizarre circumstances in Saturday's Premier League showdown.

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Slot praises new dad Curtis Jones: ‘Since he became a father he’s great’

Arne Slot believes fatherhood may have elevated Curtis Jones’s game this season, but he has told the midfielder he needs to “show up” in every game for Liverpool

Jones became a father for the first time the week before producing a man-of-the-match performance in Liverpool’s Premier League win over Chelsea. The 23-year-old, named in the England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, stood out again in Liverpool’s emphatic Champions League defeat of Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday.

Source: theguardian.com
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Guardiola unhappy with Grealish England call

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised Lee Carsley’s decision to pick Jack Grealish for England’s Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland

Grealish, 29, has not featured for City since their stoppage-time win at Wolves on 20 October, immediately after the previous international break.

Source: bbc.com
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Ballon d'Or: Report shows margin of Rodri win over Vinícius

France Football, the magazine that organises the Ballon d'Or award, has revealed the margin by which Manchester City midfielder Rodri controversially beat Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior to the prestigious individual prize

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or with 1170 points, just 41 more than Vinícius (1129).

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Robert Lewandowski prepared for pay cut to seal Barcelona extension

Robert Lewandowski is powering Barcelona’s impressive start to the 2024/25 season under Hansi Flick

The veteran Polish international was linked with a potential move away from Catalonia prior to Flick’s arrival but their pair have since reignited their Bayern Munich formula.

Source: football-espana.net
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Douglas Luiz unavailable again for ‘special’ Juventus vs Torino

Douglas Luiz had returned to the Juventus squad for a Champions League game against Lille earlier this week, but will once again be unavailable in the derby della Mole on Saturday, Thiago Motta said

Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz, one of Juventus’ biggest summer signings, won’t be available for the Bianconeri against city rivals Torino on Saturday.

Source: football-italia.net
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Las Palmas extend positive La Liga run with Friday win at Rayo Vallecano

Las Palmas sealed a shock 3-1 win away at Rayo Vallecano thanks a late burst of goals in Madrid

Victory in Vallecas means Las Palmas have now won three out of their last four La Liga games alongside a Copa del Rey victory at Ontinena.

Source: football-espana.net
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‘If I’m the problem I’m ready to leave’ – Roberto De Zerbi threatens to quit Marseille after shock defeat

Olympique de Marseille were shocked on Friday night when they were soundly beaten 3-1 by AJ Auxerre at the Stade Vélodrome

Marseille let in an early goal in the 10th minute when Lassine Sinayoko capitalised on a mistake from Lilian Brassier. However, the errors would keep coming and with the hosts chasing the game Auxerre scored in the 43rd and 45th minute from Gaëtan Perrin and Hamed Traorè.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Conte fires up Napoli before Inter test: ‘We’re not here to wave the white flag’

Antonio Conte insists his table-topping Napoli side will not ‘wave the white flag’ when they take on second-place Inter in Serie A on Sunday evening, as the Partenopei coach prepares to return to San Siro after his Scudetto win in 2020-21

Conte said it would be ‘like stepping back in time’ for him when he visits Inter again for the first time since he left the Nerazzurri in 2021, but despite his fond memories, he insists that both teams will fight to claim the three points.

Source: football-italia.net
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José Mourinho wants Newcastle manager’s job if Eddie Howe leaves

José Mourinho is targeting the Newcastle job if Eddie Howe leaves St James’ Park

The Fenerbahce head coach has unfinished business in the Premier League and has identified Newcastle as his best chance of another job in England, having managed Chelsea twice, Manchester United and Tottenham.

Source: theguardian.com
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Arsenal do not need 'reset' - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club do not need a "reset" despite only picking up one point from their past three Premier League matches

The Gunners were beaten by Newcastle United last weekend, which followed a draw against Liverpool and defeat by Bournemouth.

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Amad inspires Man Utd to first Europa League win of season

Amad Diallo’s second-half double gave Manchester United the win they needed over Greek champions PAOK to kick-start their Europa League campaign and give incoming boss Ruben Amorim a shot at sealing a coveted top-eight finish

Amad was by far United’s biggest goal threat. He broke the deadlock when he sent a looping header into the far corner five minutes after the interval.

Source: bbc.com
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João Félix leads the onslaught as Chelsea hammer eight past Noah

When the idea for the Conference League first came to Uefa, it is unlikely that anybody in Nyon envisaged that one day a club of Chelsea’s means would be pumping six unanswered first-half goals past an Armenian side who were founded only seven years ago

The point is that this competition was brought into existence for the benefit of Europe’s smaller clubs. There is little for Chelsea to gain.

Source: theguardian.com
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Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray beat 10-man Tottenham

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on 10-man Tottenham in Istanbul

Teenage forward Will Lankshear was dismissed for two yellow cards on the hour mark for Spurs, having earlier scored his first senior goal for the club in only his second start.

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Late drama sees OL’s celebrations cut short

After a disappointing defeat to Besiktas last time around in Europe, Lyon were hoping to regain momentum in the Europa League as they travelled to Germany to face Hoffenheim

Pierre Sage heavily rotated for the match against the Bundesliga club – making ten changes to the team that drew 1-1 with Lille in Ligue last time out.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Baroni: ‘Lazio never stopped believing’ in victory over FC Porto

Marco Baroni is proud that Lazio ‘never stopped believing’ in their chances of beating FC Porto with a last-gasp Pedro strike to top the Europa League table

The Biancocelesti had taken the lead at the Stadio Olimpico through Alessio Romagnoli’s header, cancelled out by Stephen Eustaquio, but a point was not enough for them and they continued to push.

Source: football-italia.net
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Viola suffer shock defeat in Cyprus

Fiorentina saw their winning streak come to an end in Nicosia with a surprise 2-1 Conference League defeat to APOEL, as they paid for errors at both ends of the pitch

The Viola have been on sensational form recently, winning their last seven competitive matches, including two in the Conference League against The New Saints and St Gallen.

Source: football-italia.net
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Milan's Álvaro Morata hospitalised after training collision

Spain captain Álvaro Morata has been taken to hospital after suffering a head injury during an AC Milan training session on Thursday, the team announced

The former Atlético Madrid will remain in hospital overnight under observation and is set to sit out Saturday's league game at Cagliari.

Source: espn.com
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Mbappé omitted from France squad amid poor form

Kylian Mbappé has not been included in France's squad for their Nations League fixtures against Israel and Italy, head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Thursday as his captain's absence now stretches to four matches

The 25-year-old forward has drawn criticism for his performances since he joined Real Madrid in the summer, with the Spanish club trailing Barcelona by nine points in LaLiga and languishing in 18th spot in the Champions League league table. He missed two France games last month, against Israel and Belgium.

Source: espn.com
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Onana claims Manchester United will ‘step up’ for arrival of Rúben Amorim

André Onana has backed his Manchester United teammates to “step up” and adapt to Rúben Amorim’s style after watching Sporting defeat Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League

Amorim, who will arrive in England next week to replace Erik ten Hag, prefers a 3-4-3 formation and intense pressing, in contrast to United’s 4-2-3-1 under his predecessor.

Source: theguardian.com
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Postecoglou backs depleted Spurs to handle ‘partisan’ Galatasaray challenge

Ange Postecoglou has backed a patched-up squad to handle one of the continent’s most feared cauldrons when Spurs face Galatasaray in the biggest test of their Europa League campaign to date

Tottenham have three wins from three in the new eight-game format and would almost certainly guarantee at least the safety net of a playoff spot with another victory in Istanbul.

Source: theguardian.com
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Barca's Cubarsi given 10 stitches after kick to face

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi is "fine" after requiring 10 stitches to close a cut on his face, manager Hansi Flick says

The Spaniard, 17, was forced off in the 67th minute of Barcelona's 5-2 Champions League win against Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday after being caught by Uros Spajic's studs as he headed a corner clear.

Source: bbc.com
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