FootballIraola puts Rio Ngumoha in the spotlight after Liverpool’s comeback against Villarreal
Liverpool came from two goals down to beat Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League. Rio Ngumoha helped drive the turnaround with two assists.
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FootballAtlético protest over Hancko penalty appeal after Stuttgart draw
Atlético fought back to take a point at the MHPArena, but a late incident involving Hancko became a major source of frustration.
FootballPSG beat Barcelona 4-2, but three players suffer injury concerns
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a Champions League win over Barcelona in the third round of the league phase. The result came with a physical cost, as three players were affected and the club awaits medical examinations.
FootballGordon wants to learn from defeat against PSG
Beaten after a run of 12 wins, Gordon acknowledged PSG’s superiority and urged his team to assess what must improve. The winger is already looking ahead to Sunday’s Clásico.
FootballArteta’s Arsenal substitutes keep making the difference
Mikel Arteta’s changes have helped Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Leeds. Against Forest, Noni Madueke came off the bench at half-time and scored the winner.
FootballBenfica retain preferential rights over Varela after Monza double
Gustavo Varela scored twice in Monza’s 4-0 win over Cagliari, taking his tally to eight goals in seven appearances. Benfica could have a say if another club makes a move.
FootballLamine Yamal joined Barcelona from CF La Torreta at just seven
Xavi Martín recounts the unusual decision that brought Yamal to La Masia at 12, and the factors behind it.
FootballSimeone praises Atlético’s resilience after draw with Stuttgart
Atlético drew 1-1 with Stuttgart in the Champions League and had to protect their point after Morten Hjulmand was sent off. Diego Simeone praised his side’s response after a difficult first half.
GeneralVandevoordt rejects comparisons with Courtois ahead of their reunion
The Leipzig goalkeeper explains how comparisons with Thibaut Courtois have followed him since childhood. He is set to face the Belgian keeper at the Bernabéu.
FootballFoden’s hat-trick puts Manchester City back on track in the Champions League
Phil Foden scored three times in Manchester City’s 5-1 win over AEK Athens. He singled out his second goal as his favourite while insisting there is still room to improve.
FootballRio Ngumoha helps Liverpool mount comeback against Villarreal
The young winger supplied two assists as Liverpool came from two goals down to win 4-3.
FootballFootball regulator can force Manchester City owners to sell, its chair says
David Kogan says the regulator has absolute power to force a sale if the verdict against Manchester City is upheld on appeal.
FootballCoach warns that believing his team is better than Barça would be a trap
After describing the match as closely contested, the coach praised Barça’s play and individual quality. He warned against viewing his own side as superior and stressed the need to adapt.
FootballArteta says criticism of Arsenal’s style comes from a ‘very small minority’
Mikel Arteta says only a very small minority criticise Arsenal’s style of play. The Gunners have won 10 of 11 matches this season, though breaking down deep defences remains a challenge.
FootballVan Bronckhorst criticises La Cartuja pitch ahead of Betis match
The Feyenoord coach says the surface falls short of Champions League expectations, but insists his team will not use it as an excuse and will play to win.
FootballDortmund beat Sabah 2-1 as Guirassy scores twice
Borussia Dortmund claimed a 2-1 Champions League win over Sabah on 20 October 2026. Guirassy’s brace proved decisive as Dortmund held on through a difficult finish.
FootballVincent Kompany a doubt for Bayern-Arsenal after missing the press conference
The Bayern coach is ill and could miss the Champions League clash with Arsenal. Assistant Aaron Danks said his availability for Wednesday remains uncertain.
BasketballUnicaja beat Pardubice 79-63 in the Czech Republic
Unicaja held off Pardubice’s rallies before building a decisive lead in the Basketball Champions League. The win was its second of the season in the competition.
FootballBrook laments England’s batting collapse against Pakistan
Beaten by 87 runs in their ODI tri-series opener, England lost five wickets for 18 runs after reaching a strong position. Harry Brook admitted his side had been too careful against Pakistan’s spinners.
FootballDubois targets 2027 unification fight with Fury
Daniel Dubois says he would welcome a unification fight with Tyson Fury if Fury beats Anthony Joshua. He sees the potential bout as a major step in his pursuit of the heavyweight belts.
FootballSouness accuses Saka of diving despite the winger’s high foul count
Graeme Souness says Bukayo Saka goes down too easily and accuses Arsenal teammates of influencing referees. Figures cited by the Mirror offer another perspective on the fouls suffered by the winger.
GeneralEngland collapse after flying start to lose to Pakistan
England raced to 91-0 in pursuit of Pakistan’s 303, but the match turned sharply as...
FootballRodri’s starting place in doubt against Paris Saint-Germain
Doubts surround Rodri’s place in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday’s match. The reason he might not start remains unclear.
GeneralGustavo Oliva dies at 58 after sharing a final message of gratitude
Padel figure Gustavo Oliva shared a farewell and a message of thanks before his death. Those close to him and figures from the sport paid tribute.
TennisIga Swiatek brings her 2026 season to an end
The Pole will play no more tournaments this year. She says the intensity of recent months has left her needing time to recover.
Formula 1Horner downplays Alpine move after reported talks over a stake in the team
Talks are understood to have taken place earlier this year over buying a stake in Alpine. Christian Horner has played down the prospect of joining the team.
FootballBarça leave Paris with a point after 1-1 draw with PSG
The Juvenil A shared the points with Paris Saint-Germain. Barça controlled long spells of the game but lacked precision in front of goal.
FootballNFL holds firm on Paris game despite unrest
The NFL says Sunday’s game at the Stade de France remains on track. Brett Gosper says fan and team safety comes first as Paris deals with recent violence.
FootballBarcelona fans bring high hopes to Paris ahead of PSG clash
Supporters’ score predictions are bold ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League match in Paris, despite the strength of the opposition.
FootballFornals on the refereeing controversy against Barça: “I tried to speak to him”
Asked about the disputed incident against Barça, Pablo Fornals said he had tried to put his case to the referee. His focus now, he says, must be on Betis’s next European fixture.