Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Sunday, 25 October 2026
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![Vítor Severino one draw from Arouca history]()
Vítor Severino one draw from Arouca history
Vítor Severino has won his first three matches as Arouca boss and is one draw from the club’s best top-flight coaching start. Nacional are next.
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![Inter Lazio Serie A standings tighten after Fiorentina win]()
Inter Lazio Serie A standings tighten after Fiorentina win
Inter's late win over Fiorentina tightened the Serie A table, but verified standings still show Lazio first and Inter second.
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![FC Porto nine wins from nine in the Primeira Liga]()
FC Porto nine wins from nine in the Primeira Liga
FC Porto's nine straight Primeira Liga wins have delivered their best league start in 87 years, with 21 goals scored and only 4 conceded.
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![Keith Dungait completes Newcastle charity mile after spinal injury]()
Keith Dungait completes Newcastle charity mile after spinal injury
Keith Dungait completed a mile-long garden challenge for Newcastle and raised almost £3,000. Alan Shearer said everyone is in awe of him.
Saturday, 24 October 2026
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![Laura Wontorra makes Bundesliga history at Sky]()
Laura Wontorra makes Bundesliga history at Sky
Laura Wontorra becomes the first woman to host a Bundesliga top match for Sky, with Dortmund vs Frankfurt on matchday 7.
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![Barry Murphy dies as Barnsley mourn their record appearance holder]()
Barry Murphy dies as Barnsley mourn their record appearance holder
Barnsley are mourning Barry Murphy, their 569-game record holder, after his death aged 86. The club's tribute also recalls the Barry Murphy Stand.
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![Vincent Kompany recovery will take weeks, says Bayern]()
Vincent Kompany recovery will take weeks, says Bayern
Bayern say Vincent Kompany is stable in hospital but will need weeks to recover after collapsing at the training ground.
Friday, 23 October 2026
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![Barcelona Clásico prices point to another revenue record]()
Barcelona Clásico prices point to another revenue record
Barcelona believe Sunday’s Clásico at Camp Nou can break their €16.4 million ticket revenue record, with prices rising to €8,000.
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![Valencia ownership change brings investment but Peter Lim keeps control]()
Valencia ownership change brings investment but Peter Lim keeps control
Valencia say Pitchwise will take a 42 percent stake and provide 100 million euros in new capital, while Peter Lim remains majority shareholder.
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![Germany second in UEFA yearly ranking after strong European start]()
Germany second in UEFA yearly ranking after strong European start
Germany are second on 7.285 points in the UEFA yearly ranking, with Spain close behind and an extra Champions League place on the line.
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![Manchester United open fan consultation on stadium plans]()
Manchester United open fan consultation on stadium plans
Manchester United have launched a fan survey on their 100,000-seat stadium plans, with Collette Roche saying supporters must help shape the design.
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![France slip to 11th in UEFA coefficient race]()
France slip to 11th in UEFA coefficient race
France have slipped to 11th on 5.928 UEFA coefficient points after a mixed week, while Belgium moved ahead and Portugal closed the gap.
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![Rayo Vallecano supporters take the RFEF to court over Vallecas closure]()
Rayo Vallecano supporters take the RFEF to court over Vallecas closure
Rayo Vallecano supporters have taken the RFEF to court over the one-match closure of a Vallecas stand, calling it a collective punishment and a breach of
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![Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund gets event treatment]()
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund gets event treatment
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund is being built as a full event package for 31 October, with a sweepstake, virtual broadcast and top-table stakes.
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![Brighton and Portsmouth fans walk 23 miles in Normandy for Blind Veterans UK]()
Brighton and Portsmouth fans walk 23 miles in Normandy for Blind Veterans UK
More than 45 Brighton and Portsmouth supporters have begun a 23-mile Normandy walk for Blind Veterans UK, visiting D-Day sites and planning a plaque
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![Nottingham Forest warns fans over misogynistic chanting]()
Nottingham Forest warns fans over misogynistic chanting
Nottingham Forest has warned supporters that misogynistic chanting could lead to education sessions, club bans and sanctions after talks with police and
Thursday, 22 October 2026
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![Italy UEFA ranking slips from fifth to ninth after Thursday's results]()
Italy UEFA ranking slips from fifth to ninth after Thursday's results
Italy's brief UEFA ranking recovery was wiped out on Thursday, with Milan and Atalanta losing and Juventus drawing as the nation slipped to ninth.
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![Intercontinental Cup final set for PSG in Qatar]()
Intercontinental Cup final set for PSG in Qatar
Fifa has confirmed the 2026 Intercontinental Cup final will be played on 16 December at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, with Paris Saint-Germain qualified.
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![Aston Villa vs Manchester City, Sutton backs Villa at Villa Park]()
Aston Villa vs Manchester City, Sutton backs Villa at Villa Park
Chris Sutton backs Aston Villa to trouble Manchester City, pointing to Villa's three straight home wins in this fixture under Unai Emery.
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![Kevin Keegan tributes to go on display at Baltic Centre]()
Kevin Keegan tributes to go on display at Baltic Centre
Newcastle will display Kevin Keegan tributes at the Baltic Centre on 31 October and 1 November, including a 57ft banner and 500 shirts.
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![Club World Cup 2029 race shifts after Champions League matchday 3]()
Club World Cup 2029 race shifts after Champions League matchday 3
FIFA's Club World Cup 2029 race has already shifted after three Champions League matchdays, with PSG's double win, Inter and Club Brugge in focus.
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![De Laurentiis shuts down Napoli sale talk but leaves a very high price]()
De Laurentiis shuts down Napoli sale talk but leaves a very high price
Aurelio De Laurentiis says Napoli are not for sale, details stalled talks with Matt Rizzetta, and names his preferred type of buyer.
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![Javier Tebas referral to TAD escalates Real Madrid row]()
Javier Tebas referral to TAD escalates Real Madrid row
The CSD has asked the TAD to decide whether Javier Tebas's Nazi Germany comparison in a post about Real Madrid may breach Spanish sports law.
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![Vincent Wagner on Elversberg's strong Bundesliga start]()
Vincent Wagner on Elversberg's strong Bundesliga start
Vincent Wagner says Elversberg's 10-point Bundesliga start is built on attitude, openness and resilience after a wild 4-3 win over Augsburg.
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![Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Flick's Clásico record leans heavily toward Barça]()
Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Flick's Clásico record leans heavily toward Barça
Barcelona have won six of Hansi Flick's seven Clásicos, with three or more goals in five. José Mourinho's record adds context, but Barça still look stronger.
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![Rangers fan jailed for 16 months after Ibrox pitch invasion]()
Rangers fan jailed for 16 months after Ibrox pitch invasion
A Rangers fan has been jailed for 16 months and banned from football for eight years after Ibrox disorder and a bottle throw.
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![Bayern's Viessmann deal adds cash without changing control]()
Bayern's Viessmann deal adds cash without changing control
Bayern's Viessmann deal brings €250m for the last 5% stake, while FC Bayern eV keeps its controlling 70% shareholding.
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![Real Sociedad chase first Europa League win in Norway]()
Real Sociedad chase first Europa League win in Norway
Real Sociedad have 1 point from 2 Europa League matches and visit Lillestrom still chasing a first win. Getafe host FC Lugano.
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![Bournemouth vs AC Milan, rise meets a real test]()
Bournemouth vs AC Milan, rise meets a real test
Bournemouth host AC Milan in the Europa League after rising from League One and near-extinction, with two wins from two and 12,070 in the stands.
