Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
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![Inter and Milan new stadium timeline comes into view]()
Inter and Milan new stadium timeline comes into view
Inter and Milan will present the rendering of their new stadium on 29 October at the Castello Sforzesco, with a 71,500-seat design.
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![Sevilla vs Real Betis set for 21 November at 18:30]()
Sevilla vs Real Betis set for 21 November at 18:30
LaLiga has confirmed Sevilla vs Real Betis for Saturday 21 November at 18:30 at Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on matchday 13.
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![Sir Bobby Charlton remembered as football's global hero]()
Sir Bobby Charlton remembered as football's global hero
Sir Bobby Charlton is remembered as a global football icon, with tributes from Manchester United, Franz Beckenbauer and Geoff Hurst reflecting his legacy.
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![Jay Emmanuel-Thomas reflects on prison life after conviction]()
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas reflects on prison life after conviction
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas reflects on prison after his drug trafficking conviction, describing 22-hour cell confinement, denied bail and the mental toll.
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![Primeira Liga referee appointments confirmed for the 9th round]()
Primeira Liga referee appointments confirmed for the 9th round
Primeira Liga referee appointments for the 9th round were confirmed Wednesday, with Luís Godinho at FC Porto's trip to Gil Vicente and Cláudio Pereira at
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![Manchester City forced sale warning hangs over appeal]()
Manchester City forced sale warning hangs over appeal
David Kogan says Manchester City’s owners could be forced to step away if the guilty verdict is upheld, with the appeal still live.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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![PSG stay top after Barcelona win]()
PSG stay top after Barcelona win
PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 to stay top of the Champions League table, but Liverpool are level on nine points after three matchdays.
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![Benfica’s European streak is closing in on Schmidt’s mark]()
Benfica’s European streak is closing in on Schmidt’s mark
Benfica have four straight Europa League wins and seven unbeaten in Europe, but Roger Schmidt’s 12-game benchmark is still ahead.
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![Real Madrid Super League claim puts six English clubs back in the dock]()
Real Madrid Super League claim puts six English clubs back in the dock
Real Madrid is demanding that Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham help cover the Super League’s launch costs.
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![Anfield concerts win more flexible council approval]()
Anfield concerts win more flexible council approval
Liverpool have won approval for a more flexible Anfield concert licence, with the council keeping a protected July window but allowing some events.
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![Crystal Palace mascot row as Peta urges Phoenix retirement]()
Crystal Palace mascot row as Peta urges Phoenix retirement
Peta has urged Crystal Palace to retire Phoenix, arguing the Palace mascot should not be used in a noisy stadium environment.
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![Rayo Vallecano-Athletic Club suspension probe continues]()
Rayo Vallecano-Athletic Club suspension probe continues
Police are still investigating the Rayo Vallecano-Athletic Club suspension after object-throwing at Vallecas, with fines and bans already proposed.
Monday, 19 October 2026
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![Agostinho Bento on beating Carlos Carvalhal, the coach he least wanted to beat]()
Agostinho Bento on beating Carlos Carvalhal, the coach he least wanted to beat
Agostinho Bento said beating Carlos Carvalhal was the Cup result he least wanted, after Paredes beat Famalicao 1-0 on 18 October.
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![Manchester City relegation report raises double punishment fear]()
Manchester City relegation report raises double punishment fear
Reports suggest Manchester City could face a severe Premier League punishment that might send them to the Championship, with a second sanction also possible.
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![Champions League schedule on Sky for matchday 3]()
Champions League schedule on Sky for matchday 3
Sky Sport Italia has set the Champions League matchday 3 schedule for 20 and 21 October, with 17 live matches, Italian clubs and a youth tie.
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![Juventus crisis under Spalletti is backed by the numbers]()
Juventus crisis under Spalletti is backed by the numbers
Juventus's crisis under Luciano Spalletti is backed by 18 Serie A wins in 36 matches, 11 points after seven rounds and an eighth-place start.
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![Borussia Mönchengladbach face historic Bundesliga first]()
Borussia Mönchengladbach face historic Bundesliga first
Borussia Mönchengladbach could become the first team in Bundesliga history to lose their first seven matches after six straight defeats.
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![Italy's Champions League start is a four-point warning for Serie A]()
Italy's Champions League start is a four-point warning for Serie A
Italy's Champions League start has brought only four points from eight matches, with Como's lone win and quick pressure on Inter, Roma and Napoli.
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![Tony Pulis on Tottenham's Marbella bonding camp]()
Tony Pulis on Tottenham's Marbella bonding camp
Tony Pulis contrasts Tottenham's Marbella team-bonding camp with the rougher methods he used at Stoke, from Blackpool beach runs to army camps.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
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![Markus Krösche leaves Eintracht Frankfurt immediately]()
Markus Krösche leaves Eintracht Frankfurt immediately
Markus Krösche has left Eintracht Frankfurt immediately at his own request, with his contract still running to 30 June 2028.
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![Daniel Siebert appointed for FC Porto's Champions League meeting with PSV]()
Daniel Siebert appointed for FC Porto's Champions League meeting with PSV
UEFA has appointed Daniel Siebert for FC Porto's Champions League home game against PSV, with his earlier Porto, Benfica and Sporting ties in focus.
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![Michael Oliver PSG Barcelona record adds a refereeing subplot]()
Michael Oliver PSG Barcelona record adds a refereeing subplot
Michael Oliver will referee PSG-FC Barcelona, with PSG unbeaten in three of four games under him and Barcelona on 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
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![Javier Tebas doubles down on Real Madrid row]()
Javier Tebas doubles down on Real Madrid row
Javier Tebas doubles down on his Real Madrid row, citing an academic example and insisting the backlash does not answer his points, while Joan Laporta
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![SC Braga vs Gil Vicente, pressure on Vicens]()
SC Braga vs Gil Vicente, pressure on Vicens
SC Braga host Gil Vicente in a postponed Primeira Liga derby knowing a fourth straight game without a win would match Carlos Vicens' worst run as coach.
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![Brighton vintage shirts tell the club's rise]()
Brighton vintage shirts tell the club's rise
Graeme Stokes has bought 120 vintage Brighton shirts dating back to the early 1990s, including a rare Palookaville strip and a Gus Poyet top.
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![Arsenal pub fire could keep Tollington Arms shut for months]()
Arsenal pub fire could keep Tollington Arms shut for months
The Tollington Arms near the Emirates Stadium could be closed for months after a basement fire, with Martin Whelan saying four months would be a miracle.
Friday, 16 October 2026
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![Celtic vs Hearts, O'Neill's Benfica response tested]()
Celtic vs Hearts, O'Neill's Benfica response tested
Martin O'Neill's upbeat response to Celtic's 4-1 Benfica defeat is under pressure as Hearts arrive unbeaten in three for Sunday.
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![Villarreal signings rank seventh worldwide for added value]()
Villarreal signings rank seventh worldwide for added value
Villarreal rank seventh in the world for added value from signings, with €387 million over five years and a €93 million lead over Betis.
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![Swansea vs West Ham is the Championship's clearest strength-on-strength test]()
Swansea vs West Ham is the Championship's clearest strength-on-strength test
Swansea's seven conceded meets West Ham's 29 goals in 10 games in the Championship's standout weekend fixture, with both unbeaten runs at stake.
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![Manchester City UEFA ban claim raises the stakes in financial case]()
Manchester City UEFA ban claim raises the stakes in financial case
A TeamTalk report claims UEFA could ban Manchester City from Europe for 7 to 10 years if their appeal fails, as BBC context shows the Big Six shifting.
