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Chelsea ‘In Talks’ to Sign Former Liverpool Director of Scouting

Chelsea, despite some injuries, have started the 2025/26 season positively. The BlueCo ownership have become synonymous with signing younger players. The work of Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart has been criticised, but it appears a new recruit could be arriving at Stamford Bridge in a senior sporting leadership role.

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Como 2-0 Juventus – War of words continues for Tudor & Fabregas: ‘He can say what he wants’

Como defeated Juventus 2-0 on Sunday afternoon in an impressive result that brought to an end Juventus’ unbeaten streak in Serie A this season. Goals from Marc-Oliver Kempf and Nico Paz were enough to see the lakeside team emerge with a monumental three points for their growing ambitions in Italian football.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / October 19

Former Liverpool player explains why Amorim was right to drop key star as Man United lead early

Stephen Warnock opens up on why Ruben Amorim decided to bench Benjamin Sesko against Liverpool at Anfield. Manchester United are off to a flying start against rivals Liverpool as Bryan Mbeumo has handed them the lead within the first two minutes.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 19

Lazio open to January reinforcements ‘if needed’ for irritated Sarri

Lazio director general Angelo Maria Fabiani tries to think ‘positive’ against Atalanta this evening and assures Maurizio Sarri there could be January reinforcements.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 19

Atalanta vs Lazio – Ivan Juric speaks before key game against Biancocelesti

Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric has said “every game is important” ahead of Atalanta’s crunch tie with Lazio this evening. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 19

Opinion: Will Arsenal need to make new signings in January?

Arsenal entered the current season with renewed confidence after making several significant signings during the summer transfer window. These additions have strengthened the squad considerably, leading many to believe that the Gunners are now fully equipped to compete for major trophies.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 19

Lookman back in Atalanta XI for first time since summer transfer drama with Inter

Ademola Lookman has been named in Ivan Juric’s Atalanta starting lineup for this evening’s game against Lazio, his first start of the season and since the drama surrounding his future in the summer transfer window.

Fiorentina News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Is Christian Pulisic Playing Tonight for AC Milan vs Fiorentina?

AC Milan have an opportunity to top the Serie A table if they defeat Fiorentina today. Milan has turned things around after losing their first match of the season against Cremonese.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 19

Serie A | Genoa 0-0 Parma: Suzuki hero with last gasp penalty save

Zion Suzuki was the hero for 10-man Parma, saving the last-gasp Maxwel Cornet penalty to deny Genoa their first win of the season. It had been a rough start to the campaign for Patrick Vieira’s side, amassing only two points from six rounds.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 19

Serie A | Cagliari 0-2 Bologna: Rossoblu get first away victory

Bologna climbed the table with their first away win in Cagliari, sealed thanks to Emil Holm and Riccardo Orsolini goals. The Sardinians missed Andrea Belotti, Boris Radunovic, Nicola Pintus and Alessandro Di Pardo, but Yerry Mina shook off a knock to start.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / October 19

Tudor reveals incoming change in defence, shrugs off Juventus sack talk

Juventus manager Igor Tudor admits he could adopt a new defensive style following the team’s first defeat of the season. The Bianconeri were hoping to end their five-match streak of successive draws with a win in Como, but they instead succumbed to a 0-2 loss after failing to find the back of the net.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / October 19

Bryan Mbeumo playing key role in Manchester United’s pursuit of £100 million star

Manchester United’s season has shown a sense of unpredictability. Amid the mixed results, one figure quietly takes on a bigger role than expected. Bryan Mbeumo, their £71 million summer signing, plays more than just the role of a winger, finding his feet.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Caught Offside / October 19

Team news: Expensive Liverpool summer signing only on the bench against Manchester United

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has left Florian Wirtz on the bench for today’s big game against Manchester United at Anfield. The Reds spent big money on bringing in Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, though it’s now perhaps not too surprising to see him being dropped to the bench after struggling to make an impact.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 19

Manchester United is pushing to beat Arsenal to coveted player

Victor Froholdt has quickly become one of the most sought-after young talents in European football, earning admiration for his performances with FC Porto and the Denmark national team.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / October 19

Pep Guardiola has pointed out a problem that his players must rectify

Erling Haaland’s second-half brace lifted Manchester City to a 2-nil win over Everton at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Haaland’s goals knocked the stuffing out of Everton, and ensured that City extended their unbeaten run to eight matches in all competitions.

Lille News / We All Follow United / October 19

Veteran star set for stunning Manchester United u-turn; Amorim faith restored

Manchester United’s midfield picture has changed again this season. One name that refuses to fade quietly is Casemiro. Once Amorim viewed him as unwanted, but the veteran midfielder has turned things around with steady performances and renewed energy.

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Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / October 19

Nottingham Forest eye Manchester United manager target to replace Ange Postecoglou

Nottingham Forest’s search for a new manager after yesterday’s sacking of Ange Postecoglou could reportedly end up being bad news for Manchester United.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / October 19

Juventus player ratings vs Como: A day to forget for Conceicao

Juventus ended a series of five straight draws by succumbing to defeat at the hands of their hosts Como at the Stadio Sinigaglia. The Lariani took the lead as early as the fourth minute through Marc-Oliver Kempf following a stunning assist from Nico Paz.

Real Betis News / We All Follow United / October 19

Real Betis plot Antony-style swoop for frustrated Manchester United star

Manchester United face another uneasy situation with Joshua Zirkzee, the Dutch forward who arrived last summer with high expectations and a substantial transfer fee.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 19

'I see' – Cesar Azpilicueta reveals his honest thoughts on current Chelsea side

Chelsea legend Cesar Azpilicueta has had his say on the current side and believes they play “beautiful football.” The Blues recored their fourth league win of the season with a 3-0 win away at Nottingham Forest to move up to sixth in the Premier League.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 19

Report: Chelsea impressed by two Ligue 1 stars after Officials watch latest Strasbourg game

Chelsea had officials in France on Friday night watching Paris Saint Germain vs Strasbourg, and they were impressed by two players according to reports.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 19

'It’s impossible' Marco Silva names one Arsenal man they could not stop

Marco Silva knew how dangerous Gabriel is during set pieces, and he set his team up in a way that could limit the damage the Brazilian defender might cause against them.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / October 19

Thomas Frank branded a ‘failure’ amidst ‘harsh’ Postecoglou comparison

Tottenham defied all odds last season, turning around a disastrous campaign by ending it with major silverware. The Lilywhites went all the way in the Europa League, lifting the trophy in Bilbao and ending a 17-year wait for glory at N17.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 19

Report: Chelsea front runners in race to land £80m rated star viewed as key target

Chelsea are currently seen as the front runners to sign Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers according to reports. The Blues were strongly linked with Rogers throughout the summer, but a move never materialised for the 23-year-old.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 19

Fulham midfielder admits Arsenal put them under too much pressure

Fulham midfielder Sander Berge admits that his side were put under too much pressure by Arsenal when both clubs met in the Premier League yesterday. Arsenal won the game by a single goal, but they were the better side as Fulham were forced to defend one attack after another.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / October 19

‘I’ve been told’ damning gossip from inside Hotspur Way has emerged

One area within the Spurs side that has been put forward by many fans, notably on match days, is that our number one choice, Guglielmo Vicario, is not quite up to the job.

Sampdoria News / Field Level Media / October 18

Lionel Messi clinches Golden Boot in win over Nashville

Lionel Messi recorded a hat trick and added an assist and Baltasar Rodriguez scored the tiebreaking goal as visiting Inter Miami used a second-half assault to defeat Nashville SC 5-2 in a Decision Day matchup on Saturday night.

Jackson Ragen's header gives Seattle win to close regular season

Fire catch a break, earn crucial draw vs. Revs to reach playoffs

Orlando City falls into wild-card match with loss at Toronto

Charlotte FC's win vs. Union marred by Wilfried Zaha's red card

Evander, Brenner power FC Cincinnati past Montreal to clinch No. 2 seed

Crew move up, finish seventh in East with win over Red Bulls