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San Diego FC makes early scoring stick in Game 1 win over Timbers

Onni Valakari and Anders Dreyer scored first-half goals and top-seeded San Diego FC recorded a 2-1 victory over the visiting Portland Timbers to win the opening match of the Round One first-round series on Sunday night.

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San Diego star 'Chucky' Lozano sits for playoff opener vs. Timbers

San Diego FC star Hirving "Chucky" Lozano didn't dress for the expansion club's first playoff match against the visiting Portland Timbers on Sunday night in the wake of a heated locker room altercation earlier this month.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / October 26

Vancouver puts on dominant showing in Game 1 vs. FC Dallas

German World Cup winner Thomas Muller scored his first MLS Cup Playoff goal from the penalty spot to help spring the Vancouver Whitecaps to a thoroughly dominant 3-0 victory over visiting FC Dallas in the opener of their round one series on Sunday.

Lille News / Field Level Media / October 26

Union win playoff opener over Fire on penalty kicks

Jesus Bueno scored in a penalty-kick shootout to give the Philadelphia Union a 2-2 victory over the Chicago Fire in the opening match of their Eastern Conference Round One playoff series on Sunday in Chester, Pa.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / October 26

Real Madrid and Barcelona Players Speak Regarding the Scuffle After the El Clasico Final Whistle

The first El Clasico of the 2025-26 season is in the books, with Real Madrid coming out on top, beating Barcelona 2-1. It was a huge win, ending their four-game losing streak in the big game.

SS Lazio News / Football Italia / October 26

Del Piero on Juventus crisis: ‘Not as if this team would win with another coach’

Alessandro Del Piero insists Igor Tudor is ‘not the problem’ at Juventus and ‘it’s not as if with another coach this squad would win the Scudetto.’ The Bianconeri are now in a full-blown crisis after three consecutive defeats against Como, Real Madrid and Lazio, going 394 minutes without scoring a goal.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / October 26

Player Ratings: Lazio 1-0 Juventus – Gustav Isaksen Regains Menacing Form

At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Lazio returned to winning at the expense of Juventus thanks to Toma Basic’s early goal. The Biancocelesti held tight at the back and absorbed the visitors’ pressure, as they ended up aggravating the Old Lady’s wounds.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 26

Lazio 1-0 Juventus | Perin: ‘We must stay united – we’re not showing our level’

Mattia Perin urged Juventus to stay united and rediscover their identity after a damaging 1-0 defeat away to Lazio, a result that deepens the pressure on Igor Tudor and extends the Bianconeri’s winless run.

SS Lazio News / Football Italia / October 26

Lazio 1-0 Juventus – Alarming night of statistics for the Bianconeri

Lazio emerged as 1-0 victors over Juventus this evening as the pressure continues to pile on Bianconeri head coach Igor Tudor. A goal from midfielder Toma Basic was enough to secure the three points for Maurizio Sarri’s side, whilst his counterpart faces increasingly demanding questions about his suitability at the helm of Juventus.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 26

Sarri: ‘Surprised by level of performance’ from Lazio talent against Juventus

Maurizio Sarri admits he was ‘surprised’ by the level of performance from Toma Basic and Gustav Isaksen against Juventus, but Lazio have been on the right track for a while.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / October 26

'Most complete' Brazilian sensation keen to pen contract extension amidst Tottenham interest

Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of luring one of Brazil’s brightest young forwards to North London appear to have taken a hit. The player in question, Vasco da Gama’s dynamic winger Rayan, has expressed a desire to extend his stay in Rio de Janeiro, despite recent advances from N17.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 26

Tudor: ‘Juventus in a bad moment, but I don’t care about my future’

Igor Tudor was critical of Andrea Cambiaso and Jonathan David after Juventus suffered a third straight defeat to Lazio, but insisted he ‘doesn’t care about

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / October 26

Juventus player ratings vs Lazio: David woeful at both ends

Juventus extended their miserable run by suffering a third defeat in a week, this time at the hands of Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. The Biancocelesti struck early through a deflected effort from Toma Basic, before retreating back and vigorously defending their lead for the rest of the contest.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / October 26

Bulldoggish £34m Arsenal star steals spotlight in Palace grind

Aiming to maintain their position at the Premier League summit, Arsenal did just that, grinding out a crucial 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / October 26

Thomas Frank unconvinced by Ange Postecoglou favourite; January disappointment looms large

Change is the order of the day at Tottenham Hotspur, and it appears that new manager Thomas Frank may not be convinced by everyone he has inherited from the Ange Postecoglou era.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 26

Five key takeaways as Arsenal edge Crystal Palace to stay top of the Premier League

Arsenal showed their strength once again with a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, a result that keeps Mikel Arteta’s side sitting handsomely at the top of the Premier League table.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / October 26

'Never' – Luckhurst insists Amorim got a substitution all wrong despite Man Utd victory

Samuel Luckhurst argues that Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim commited a tactical blunder in the second half against Brighton. The Red Devils extended their winning streak to three by beating Brighton by four goals to two on Saturday, much to the delight of the Old Trafford crowd.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / October 26

Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace – another controlled display keeps Gunners title charge on track

Arsenal made it seven wins in a row with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium. It might not have been a goal fest, but it was another display of control, organisation and defensive maturity from Mikel Arteta’s side.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 26

Real Madrid beats Barcelona in chaotic clasico colored by controversy

While the match was breathless, entertaining and intense, it was defined more by its mess than its magic.

Vancouver puts on a dominant showing in Game 1 vs. FC Dallas

Philadelphia wins its playoff opener over Chicago on penalty kicks

San Diego FC makes early scoring stick in Game 1 win over Portland

San Diego star 'Chucky' Lozano sits for team's playoff opener

Olivia Moultrie guides USWNT squad back to playing 'the USA way'

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / October 26

Manchester City 0 Aston Villa 1: City player ratings from a familiar defeat at Villa Park for City

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City fell to a familiar defeat at Villa Park. Matty Cash’s 19th-minute goal was enough for Unai Emery’s side to end Manchester City’s nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions with a 1-nil win for Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 26

0 duels won and 2 passes completed – this may be the worst stats performance in Chelsea history

Chelsea lost to Sunderland at home yesterday, and sadly it’s time to sort through the wreckage. The Blues went ahead in the game which should have set it up perfectly for them, but in the end they conceded two poor goals and lost the game in feeble fashion.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 26

Report: Champions League club weighing up shock January swoop for Chelsea star

Serie A giants Juventus are plotting a January move for Chelsea right back Malo Gusto according to reports in Italy. Gusto joined Chelsea from French side Lyon in the summer of 2023, and has shown himself to be a capable alternative to Reece James.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 26

Chelsea’s best player without a goal or assist against Sunderland creates 3 chances

Chelsea lost to Sunderland yesterday at Stamford Bridge, another disappointing performance from the Blues to snap a winning streak just as they threatened to pick up some form.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 26

Newcastle make decision on January signing amid injury woes

Newcastle have not had a straightforward start to the season, and injuries have played a significant part in this. They are currently without starting full-back pair Tino Livramento, as well as £55m summer signing Yoane Wissa.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / October 26

Man City and Tottenham to compete for signing of Aston Villa star

Man City and Tottenham have competed closely on the pitch in recent seasons, and they are set to do so on the transfer front in 2026. Both clubs want to add defensive reinforcements to their squad, and they have set their sights on a particular target: Ezri Konsa.