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Inside Amorim's mixed Milan start after Man Utd nightmare
The Portuguese is trying to restore his reputation as one of Europe's top young tacticians, after a chastening 14-month tenure at Old Trafford
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NXGN: Italy's wonderkid aiming to make the grade at Dortmund
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Barcelona face a turbulent week after losing El Clasico to Real Madrid, with injuries mounting and a La Liga investigation looming over the club.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico to close the La Liga gap to three points, with Mbappe's double stealing headlines on and off the pitch.

Manchester United

Man Utd are 16th in the Premier League, winless in eight games, with Carrick clinging to his job ahead of a crunch trip to Chelsea.

Liverpool

Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they host Bournemouth in December. Arsenal visit Anfield next in the Premier League.

Arsenal

Arsenal's Carabao Cup exit to League Two Fleetwood stings, but the Gunners remain joint-top of the Premier League ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.

Manchester City

Man City top the Premier League and reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, but their financial charges verdict and a Brighton scare keep pressure building.

Chelsea

Chelsea are regrouping after a Carabao Cup penalty exit at Liverpool, with injuries mounting ahead of Saturday's home Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge for their first league win there since 2018, lifting confidence as they host Crystal Palace on Saturday.

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EXCLUSIVE: Fernandes & O'Reilly chat assists, quadruple aims & more
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Man City held to 1-1 draw by PSG after late Women's Champions League drama
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Russo makes history: she is the top English scorer in the Women's Champions League
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Twenty years ago, the legendary defender won the most prestigious individual honour in the game, completing an incredible journey that started as a ball boy watching Diego Maradona at Napoli
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How Mbappe & the 'dictator' meme sparked China crisis

Inside Amorim's mixed Milan start after Man Utd nightmare

NXGN: Italy's wonderkid aiming to make the grade at Dortmund

Why 'f*cking great' Veron flopped at Man Utd

Brits Abroad: My life as a professional footballer in Singapore

Women's World Cup MVPs: Marta's dream of an iconic last dance

Do these YouTubers know ball? Watch The Climb to find out!

Ballon d'Or 2027 Power Rankings: Yamal & Mbappe aim to dethrone Kane

Beginning of the end? Match of the Day under serious threat

From the streets of Iran to coaching in the Champions League

Racing coach challenges Mourinho: a bold message before the Real Madrid clash

Amid Real Madrid's boycott: Chinese channel removes Barcelona's name from the blacklist

Mateus sets off a huge surprise regarding Real Madrid and awaits what Perez will do

Pulisic signs bumper new Milan contract through to 2031

Maresca sends a decisive message to Donnarumma ahead of the Brighton clash

With the help of a former Arsenal star: Ben Rahma imitates "Ronaldo's trend" in the Roshn League

Liverpool plan stunning deal from Real Madrid

A former referee sparks controversy: the Spanish Football Federation hates Catalans

Court denies Al-Ahli the services of Ivan Toney against Al-Shabab: Pocetic picks his replacement

Rejected by Real Madrid and impossible at Barcelona: has Pedro Porro's dream evaporated?

Alcaraz continues his advance in Vienna: a blockbuster clash awaits him in the semi-final

Arsenal receive double injury boost ahead of Liverpool trip

Bayern vs Dortmund: The 2012 cup final classic

Iraola before the Arsenal clash: this is what gives us a big edge over our rivals

Disaster in Madrid: two painful blows for Real

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🎥 | The story behind CR7's controversial Portugal suspension

EXCLUSIVE: Hayden Hackney on Carrick, Spygate & more

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EXCLUSIVE: Van Dijk on his toughest opponent, Iraola, Isak & more

EXCLUSIVE: Fernandes & O'Reilly chat assists, quadruple aims & more

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Man City held to 1-1 draw by PSG after late Women's Champions League drama

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2026 Ballon d’Or for Alexia Putellas, Kopa Trophy for Vicky Lopez

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Hall of Fame - Eusebio, the ‘Black Panther’ who challenged Pelé and brought Portugal into the ranks of football’s greats

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