Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Monday, 2 November 2026
Sunday, 1 November 2026
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![Niko Iličević becomes joint-youngest player in Bundesliga history]()
Niko Iličević becomes joint-youngest player in Bundesliga history
Niko Iličević became the joint-youngest player in Bundesliga history after a late cameo for Eintracht Frankfurt, with Adi Hütter praising his maturity.
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![Michael Carrick Manchester United record still beats Amorim's, but the gap is shrinking]()
Michael Carrick Manchester United record still beats Amorim's, but the gap is shrinking
Michael Carrick's Manchester United record still beats Ruben Amorim's on win rate, but United's current collapse has made the comparison increasingly
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![Champions League referees named for Tuesday's marquee ties]()
Champions League referees named for Tuesday's marquee ties
UEFA has named Davide Massa, François Letexier and Felix Zwayer for Barcelona vs Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid vs Bayern and Villarreal vs PSG.
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![Hansi Flick reaches 100 wins in Barcelona record pace]()
Hansi Flick reaches 100 wins in Barcelona record pace
Hansi Flick reached 100 wins as Barcelona coach in 131 competitive matches, second-fastest in club history behind Luis Enrique.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
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![Carragher apologises after Aston Villa threaten legal action]()
Carragher apologises after Aston Villa threaten legal action
Jamie Carragher apologised to Aston Villa after the club threatened legal action over his remarks about Unai Emery and Manchester United.
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![Lazio lead Serie A for minutes in front after nine rounds]()
Lazio lead Serie A for minutes in front after nine rounds
Lazio lead Serie A for minutes spent in front after nine rounds, with 456 ahead out of 810. Frosinone and Inter trail in a surprising early table.
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![Vitória SC vote clears 17% SAD sale to V Sports after six-hour meeting]()
Vitória SC vote clears 17% SAD sale to V Sports after six-hour meeting
Vitória SC members approved a 17% SAD sale to V Sports after a six-hour meeting, with 717 votes in favour and 468 against.
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![Ipswich Town not finished yet as Ashton sets out bigger target]()
Ipswich Town not finished yet as Ashton sets out bigger target
Mark Ashton says Ipswich Town are not finished yet, backing Gary O'Neil's calm start while setting a long-term target of Premier League stability and Europe.
Friday, 30 October 2026
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![Taça de Portugal round of 16 schedule confirmed with Braga derby date]()
Taça de Portugal round of 16 schedule confirmed with Braga derby date
The Taça de Portugal round of 16 schedule is confirmed, with 16 matches from 20 to 22 November and SC Braga vs Vitória de Guimarães on Saturday night.
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![LaLiga Delegated Committee filled after Friday vote]()
LaLiga Delegated Committee filled after Friday vote
LaLiga completed its Delegated Committee on Friday as six LaLiga Hypermotion clubs joined the body after the 16 October top-flight appointments.
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![Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad at San Mamés carries rivalry without the usual hostility]()
Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad at San Mamés carries rivalry without the usual hostility
Athletic Club and Real Sociedad meet at San Mamés in a Basque derby defined by shared stands, history and league stakes.
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![Schalke debt drops below €100 million again]()
Schalke debt drops below €100 million again
Schalke’s latest accounts show a third straight profit, net liabilities back below €100 million and cash reserves up, even as revenue dipped.
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![Polish Cup shocks leave only four Ekstraklasa clubs standing]()
Polish Cup shocks leave only four Ekstraklasa clubs standing
Only four Ekstraklasa clubs remain in the Polish Cup after a historic round-of-32 collapse, with Lech Poznań's shock exit amplifying the scale of the surprise.
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![Cardinale backs Amorim as Milan tie stadium plans to a longer rebuild]()
Cardinale backs Amorim as Milan tie stadium plans to a longer rebuild
Milan new stadium plans came with a firm Amorim backing, Cardinale said the coach is safe and the rebuild may need two more windows.
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![Generali Stadium plan sets 2031 target for Inter and AC Milan]()
Generali Stadium plan sets 2031 target for Inter and AC Milan
Inter and AC Milan have presented plans for the 71,500-seat Generali Stadium, with a 2031 target and an estimated €2.3 billion cost.
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![Michel Pineda dies at 62, with Espanyol mourning a club icon]()
Michel Pineda dies at 62, with Espanyol mourning a club icon
Michel Pineda has died at 62, with Espanyol honouring the striker who scored 73 official goals in 233 matches and helped reach the 1988 UEFA Cup final.
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![Tony Pulis says managers must protect their own fitness]()
Tony Pulis says managers must protect their own fitness
Tony Pulis says football managers must protect their own fitness and mental health, using routine, exercise and family time to survive the job.
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![Serie A standings compared after nine matchdays]()
Serie A standings compared after nine matchdays
Serie A standings after nine matchdays show Inter and Lazio far ahead of last season's pace, while Napoli and Udinese have fallen sharply and Milan are
Thursday, 29 October 2026
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![Scottish Premiership after 11 games, Celtic and Rangers set the pace]()
Scottish Premiership after 11 games, Celtic and Rangers set the pace
After 11 Scottish Premiership matches, Celtic lead on 28 points, Rangers are second on 24, and Kilmarnock have conceded 26 goals.
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![Arsenal vs Liverpool preview after Sutton's warning]()
Arsenal vs Liverpool preview after Sutton's warning
Chris Sutton says Arsenal face a big test at Liverpool after a bruising week, while John Hannah adds personal Arsenal fan colour.
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![Cristiano Ronaldo's 67th hat-trick takes him to 985 career goals]()
Cristiano Ronaldo's 67th hat-trick takes him to 985 career goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 67th career hat-trick, reached 985 goals and moved 15 from 1,000 after two disallowed efforts.
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![Rayo Vallecano-Athletic replay set for 9 December behind closed doors]()
Rayo Vallecano-Athletic replay set for 9 December behind closed doors
LaLiga has set the suspended Rayo Vallecano-Athletic fixture to resume on 9 December at 20:00 behind closed doors at Vallecas after the match was halted
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![New San Siro gets a name, a cost and a 2031 target]()
New San Siro gets a name, a cost and a 2031 target
Reports say the new San Siro will be called Generali Stadium, with a 2031 target, a €1.2 billion cost and Milan under pressure.
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![Burnley and the double drop is becoming less rare]()
Burnley and the double drop is becoming less rare
Burnley face a growing double drop pattern in English football, with back-to-back relegations happening four times in 14 seasons.
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![Aston Villa vs Fulham moved to Saturday night as Premier League reshuffle removes Sunday 14:00 slot]()
Aston Villa vs Fulham moved to Saturday night as Premier League reshuffle removes Sunday 14:00 slot
Aston Villa's trip to Barcelona has moved Fulham's visit to Villa Park to Saturday 20:00, removing Sunday's usual 14:00 GMT slot.
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![FC Porto bond links returns to sporting success]()
FC Porto bond links returns to sporting success
FC Porto are launching a four-year bond loan at 5.25%, with the rate able to rise to 6% through Champions League and title success.
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![Xerez vs Cádiz revives the derby after 18 years]()
Xerez vs Cádiz revives the derby after 18 years
Xerez host Cádiz at Chapín in a Copa del Rey tie that revives the Cádiz derby after 18 years, with Fali facing his former club.
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![Vitória de Guimarães V Sports vote goes to members]()
Vitória de Guimarães V Sports vote goes to members
Rui Rodrigues wants Vitória de Guimarães members to back the proposed 17 percent sale to V Sports, with a vote due on 30 October.
