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Inter's Continental Pattern: Six Losses in Seven Champions League Matches, and the Question the Domestic Form Cannot Answer
A tactical read of Inter Milan's 6-of-7 Champions League record, the domestic form that sits against it, and the question the available data does not yet answer.
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De Bruyne Defends Himself After Napoli's 0-1 Loss to Arsenal: 'This Is the Real De Bruyne'
Kevin De Bruyne publicly defended his form after Napoli fell 0-1 to Arsenal in the Champions League, telling reporters critics are now seeing 'the real De Bruyne.' The result hands Arsenal a narrow advantage from the trip to Naples.
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Player
Alonso Took the Word. Chelsea's Bench Took the Night.
Xabi Alonso accepted responsibility after Leverkusen's Champions League result against Chelsea, where the visitors' substitutes rescued a tie that had been tilting away from them — a familiar story of squad depth at this level.
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Analysis
Odegaard's New Latitude: How a Higher Position Is Restoring Arsenal's Number Ten
Arsenal's captain is operating in a more advanced role under Mikel Arteta, and the early returns — four goals in five games, including the winner at Napoli — suggest the structural change is real. A tactical reading of the shape behind the streak.
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Match Result
Demirović Hat-Trick Books Stuttgart's Date With Real Madrid
Ermedin Demirović's Champions League hat-trick sent VfB Stuttgart through to a tie against Real Madrid, the Bundesliga's official website confirmed on Wednesday, and the striker's record-setting night hands the Stuttgart coaching staff a fresh selection question.
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Feature
Como's First Champions League Night, and the Coach Who Wants It to Feel Like Any Other Game
Cesc Fabregas has urged his Como squad to keep their heads ahead of the club's maiden Champions League fixture. The lake-side club's rapid rise from Serie B makes that easier said than done.
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Gabriel Set to Become Manchester United's Youngest-Ever Player Against Newcastle
Fifteen-year-old academy product Gabriel is in line to become Manchester United's youngest-ever player if selected by Michael Carrick for the Newcastle fixture, according to BBC Sport.
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Player
Distraught, and Confirmed: The Week Manuel Locatelli Stopped Hiding
The Italian midfielder said the words before the club did. Juventus then confirmed surgery — and the shape of a midfield without him came into focus.
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Analysis
Hall's New Five-Year Deal and What It Locks In for Newcastle's Left Side
Newcastle have committed Lewis Hall to a new five-year contract, removing a left-back option Manchester United had been monitoring. The tactical reading is more interesting than the contract length.
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Match Result
Rakitic praises Milan star Modric: 'Age is just a number for him'
Ivan Rakitic publicly praised AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, highlighting that the Croatian veteran continues to perform at an elite level regardless of his age.
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Transfer
'Drama of leaving long gone' - Füllkrug embraces Werder Bremen return
Germany striker Niclas Füllkrug has returned to Werder Bremen, saying the drama of his original departure is long behind him as he embraces a new chapter at the club.
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Match Result
Freiburg's Yuito Suzuki reflects on hat-trick heroics and sets sights on the season
Bundesliga side Freiburg's attacker Yuito Suzuki speaks about his recent hat-trick, his targets for the rest of the season, and his growing fanbase in Japan.
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Analysis
Why Kai Havertz's dummy was perhaps more pleasing than a Lionel Messi waltz
Guardian columnist Max Rushden analyzes Kai Havertz's clever dummy/feint for Arsenal, comparing it favorably to a Lionel Messi-style piece of skill.
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Match Preview
Como coach Fabregas: 'Leipzig clash an important match for our history'
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas described the upcoming match against RB Leipzig as historically significant for the club, underlining the importance of the fixture.
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Injury
Declan Rice dismisses workload concerns, says 60 games a season is sustainable
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has played down concerns about fixture congestion, insisting that 60 games a season is a sustainable workload for elite players.
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Analysis
Inter's continental difficulties evident after losing 6 of last 7 Champions League matches
Inter Milan have suffered a poor run in the Champions League, losing six of their last seven matches in the competition, highlighting ongoing struggles in European football.
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Player
Mac Allister Says He Is 'Very Sad.' The Rest Belongs to Liverpool.
Alexis Mac Allister has said he is 'very sad' that Liverpool have not offered him a new contract. It is the rare moment a player has named, on the record, the feeling the rest of the room had been politely avoiding.
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Match Result
England look to build on lead over Pakistan, Nasser Hussain Q&A at lunch — Day Two, Third Test
Live coverage of Day Two of the Third Test between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston, with England holding a lead and chasing a series sweep under Joe Root.
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Match Result
Allegri 'very upset' after Napoli 0-1 Arsenal, vows side will recover
Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri expressed strong frustration after his side's 0-1 home defeat to Arsenal, insisting the team will bounce back.
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Team News
Martindale insists his Livingston mission is short-term
Livingston manager David Martindale has stated that his role at the club is a short-term mission, suggesting his tenure may be limited.
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Analysis
Barcelona have transformed Raphinha into the striker they needed
The Athletic details how Barcelona and Hansi Flick have repositioned Raphinha as a central striker, filling a key attacking gap ahead of the Champions League.
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Transfer
Milan and Toulouse look to build upon Odogu deal with sister club relationship
AC Milan and Toulouse are exploring a formal sister club relationship following Warren Odoji's transfer between the two sides.
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Media Report
Napoli's De Bruyne defends performances after Arsenal loss: 'This is the real De Bruyne'
Kevin De Bruyne has pushed back against criticism of his form at Napoli following the defeat to Arsenal, insisting he is now showing his true level.
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Team News
Inzaghi under pressure at Al-Hilal as Saudi project stalls
Former Inter and Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi is reportedly facing growing pressure at Al-Hilal amid disappointing results in the Saudi Pro League.
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Editorial
Can a case be made for Chelsea being stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title?
BBC Sport explores whether Chelsea could theoretically be stripped of the 2016-17 Premier League title, a season they won under Antonio Conte.
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Liverpool Agree £60m-a-Year Shirt Deal With Turkish Airlines
Liverpool have agreed a five-year shirt sponsorship with Turkish Airlines worth more than £60m a year, the Guardian and The Athletic report, in one of the club's most valuable commercial deals.
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Media Report
Meet the coach of the England women's Parkinson's football team
A Guardian feature profiling the coach of the England women's Parkinson's football team, whose father credits the sport with saving his life after his diagnosis.
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Portsmouth boss Mousinho 'furious' over account of Bielik incident
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has expressed anger over how an incident involving defender Krystian Bielik was described, suggesting the published account does not reflect what happened.
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Match Preview
Who will win the Solheim Cup? Pundit predictions and ones to watch
Sky Sports gathers pundit predictions for the Solheim Cup, including expected winning score, Europe's top scorer, and players to watch.
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Transfer
Juventus evaluate contract u-turn for Gonzalez
Juventus are reportedly reconsidering their stance on a contract extension for winger Nico Gonzalez, having previously appeared set to part ways with the Argentine.
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Team News
Carnevali credited as Juventus finances show improvement
Juventus are seeing financial improvement, with Carnevali highlighted as responsible for the positive direction of the club's accounts.
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Transfer
Lazio still exploring free market: Icardi and Bissouma among targets
Lazio are continuing to scout the free agent market, with Mauro Icardi and Yves Bissouma reportedly among the names under consideration.
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Analysis
Three Games, No Goals: The Tactical Question Facing Villa at Club Brugge
Aston Villa's goalless Premier League start meets the Champions League, and Unai Emery's history of slow openings meets its first real test. The question is what shape the answer takes.
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