Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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![Copa del Rey postponement after Toledo train crash]()
Copa del Rey postponement after Toledo train crash
The RFEF postponed 24 Copa del Rey ties after a fatal train crash in Toledo, with Real Betis' match against Navalcarnero moved to 12 November.
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![Celtic fan assault outside Ibrox ends with jail terms and bans]()
Celtic fan assault outside Ibrox ends with jail terms and bans
A Celtic fan was left with a bleed on the brain after an assault outside Ibrox, as three men received jail terms and seven-year bans.
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![Bayern Munich vs Ajax in Nairobi to open new stadium]()
Bayern Munich vs Ajax in Nairobi to open new stadium
Bayern Munich will face Ajax in Nairobi on 5 January to open the Raila Odinga International Stadium, with tickets on sale from 5 November.
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![Copa del Rey postponement after Toledo train accident]()
Copa del Rey postponement after Toledo train accident
Spain's football federation cancelled 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches after a deadly train accident in Toledo, citing respect and travel disruption.
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![Lazio record start, Gattuso keeps the brakes on]()
Lazio record start, Gattuso keeps the brakes on
Lazio's 25 points from 9 games is their best-ever start and second in Serie A history, but Gattuso still talks safety after Sassuolo.
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![Toledo train accident prompts Spanish football response]()
Toledo train accident prompts Spanish football response
RFEF, LaLiga and Spain's biggest clubs reacted to the Toledo train accident with condolences, solidarity and a minute of silence from Sevilla.
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![Rennes Olympiakos date change possible as protest day creates security issue]()
Rennes Olympiakos date change possible as protest day creates security issue
Rennes's Europa League home match against Olympiakos could be rescheduled because of planned protests and security concerns in France.
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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![Peter Dobing's Stoke City legacy at 87]()
Peter Dobing's Stoke City legacy at 87
Peter Dobing has died at 87. Stoke City's 1972 League Cup-winning captain made 377 appearances, scored 95 goals and was signed for £37,500.
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![FIGC election split deepens as Serie A clubs stay divided]()
FIGC election split deepens as Serie A clubs stay divided
Serie A remains split in the FIGC election, with Giovanni Malagò claiming support from 13 presidents and a November 4 deadline still looming.
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![Prince William Aston Villa fan verdict gets backing from Justin Hawthorne]()
Prince William Aston Villa fan verdict gets backing from Justin Hawthorne
Prince William posts anonymously on Aston Villa forums, and Justin Hawthorne says he sounds like a proper Villa fan after the Graham Norton reveal.
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![Manchester United crisis deepens as Ratcliffe reset backfires]()
Manchester United crisis deepens as Ratcliffe reset backfires
Manchester United are 16th with 7 points from 8 matches as 500 job cuts and a lower share price sharpen tension around Jim Ratcliffe.
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![Massimiliano Allegri fines reach €85,000 after appeal is dropped]()
Massimiliano Allegri fines reach €85,000 after appeal is dropped
Massimiliano Allegri has dropped his appeal after the Napoli-Roma ban, and Sky Sport Italia says his five-year total now stands at €85,000.
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![Kevin Keegan set for Newcastle's highest honour]()
Kevin Keegan set for Newcastle's highest honour
Newcastle are set to make Kevin Keegan the first posthumous recipient of the Freedom of the City, with councillors to consider it on 4 November.
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![Taça da Liga referees named for Thursday's quarter-finals]()
Taça da Liga referees named for Thursday's quarter-finals
The Portuguese FA has named the Taça da Liga referees for Thursday’s quarter-finals, with João Gonçalves and José Bessa taking charge.
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![Milan derby week brings Cardinale backing, stadium plans and derby pressure]()
Milan derby week brings Cardinale backing, stadium plans and derby pressure
Cardinale backs Ruben Amorim, Milan prepare for the derby against Inter, and the new San Siro project is set for a Thursday presentation.
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![Brendan Rodgers Celtic exit still defined by Desmond feud]()
Brendan Rodgers Celtic exit still defined by Desmond feud
One year after Brendan Rodgers left Celtic, the feud with Dermot Desmond still defines the club's story, with recruitment complaints and blame unresolved.
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![Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win was tighter than it first looked]()
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win was tighter than it first looked
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé, and Vincent Garcia said the margin was smaller than the 41-point 2024 gap.
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![Copa del Rey first round brings 18 ties across Spain]()
Copa del Rey first round brings 18 ties across Spain
The Copa del Rey begins with 18 first-round matches, 11 on television and seven without coverage, as lower-league hosts take centre stage.
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![Sporting AGM backs Varandas after Champions League progress]()
Sporting AGM backs Varandas after Champions League progress
Sporting's AGM approved every proposal by a very large majority, with Varandas linking the coach's renewal to Champions League progress and a €34.7
Monday, 26 October 2026
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![Ballon d’Or website blunder puts Harry Kane at centre of London confusion]()
Ballon d’Or website blunder puts Harry Kane at centre of London confusion
Ballon d’Or website blunder sparks confusion in London after pages briefly named Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal winners.
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![Welsh football's 2036 plan still hinges on more funding]()
Welsh football's 2036 plan still hinges on more funding
Welsh football funding is central to the FAW's 2036 plan, with Noel Mooney saying more support is needed for pitches and player growth.
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![INEOS puts Lausanne-Sport up for sale amid Manchester United turmoil]()
INEOS puts Lausanne-Sport up for sale amid Manchester United turmoil
INEOS has put FC Lausanne-Sport on the market as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's sporting empire comes under pressure, with Manchester United also struggling.
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![Nani confirms Aktobe farewell, but retirement is still open]()
Nani confirms Aktobe farewell, but retirement is still open
Nani has confirmed his Aktobe farewell, but the former Portugal international has not announced retirement as he nears 40.
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![Venezia January transfer plans stay targeted]()
Venezia January transfer plans stay targeted
Antonelli says Venezia will not stage a Como-style January revolution, keeping the long-term project intact and limiting moves to targeted signings.
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![Manchester United crisis makes Rangnick look right]()
Manchester United crisis makes Rangnick look right
Ralf Rangnick’s warning about Manchester United needing a full structural overhaul looks more relevant than ever as the club’s crisis deepens.
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![Portuguese Cup draw sets Braga derby and clear paths for Benfica and Sporting]()
Portuguese Cup draw sets Braga derby and clear paths for Benfica and Sporting
The Portuguese Cup draw set up a Minho derby for SC Braga, while Benfica, Sporting and holders Torreense were placed on separate paths.
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![Inter's 22-point start has Chivu ahead of Conte and Inzaghi]()
Inter's 22-point start has Chivu ahead of Conte and Inzaghi
Inter have 22 points after 8 matchdays, their best start since 2017/18, with Chivu's opening run better than Conte and Inzaghi's.
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![Punjabi Sky Blues becomes official Coventry supporters' club]()
Punjabi Sky Blues becomes official Coventry supporters' club
Punjabi Sky Blues has been officially recognised as a Coventry supporters' club, with Parmdip Dhillon saying it brings Punjabi heritage and football together.
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![Terry Butcher on Sir Bobby Robson and the father figure bond]()
Terry Butcher on Sir Bobby Robson and the father figure bond
Terry Butcher says Sir Bobby Robson felt like his father, recalling the honesty, loyalty and camaraderie that defined their bond.
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![Serie A table comparison after eight rounds puts Inter and Lazio ahead]()
Serie A table comparison after eight rounds puts Inter and Lazio ahead
Inter and Lazio both sit on 22 points after eight Serie A matches, while Napoli have 11 and Udinese have the worst comparison.
