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• Lions to lambs in Lisbon ... but Martin O'Neill insists Celtic can still qualify for knockouts despite 4-1 defeat15 October 2026, 10:52 pm
  Martin O'Neill remained defiant and insisted Celtic can still qualify for the Europa League knockout stages despite a bruising 4-1 defeat to Benfica.
  
• Alex Scott QUITS Disney's 'Gen Z' Women's Champions League football show, just two rounds of matches in, after saying she 'didn't agree with all decisions' on 'Match of the Day with a dog'15 October 2026, 10:25 pm
  Alex Scott has left her role as part of Disney+'s Women's Champions League coverage just weeks after taking part in the launch of new show 'The Hangout', which was widely criticised by fans. 
  
• Cherries on top! Bournemouth make European history as Sunderland score last-gasp winner and Brighton enjoy easy win... but Crystal Palace fall to defeat in five-goal thriller against Lyon15 October 2026, 10:24 pm
  This was a night for Bournemouth to look back as much as it was to look forward. A night to reflect on how far they've come - especially in the last 18 years of their history.
  
• FA pile pressure on Gianni Infantino - with chair saying he 'is not fit to be FIFA president' if he refuses to answer questions over World Cup sell-off15 October 2026, 10:19 pm
  Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt says Gianni Infantino is 'not fit to be FIFA president' if he does not answer questions about his World Cup sell-off plan or the Folarin Balogun case.
  
• Arsenal star Mikel Merino admits he's 'fortunate to be alive' after 'an angel' saved him during Borussia Dortmund bus bombing15 October 2026, 10:19 pm
  The football world was shaken when the German side were victims of an attack by Sergej Wenergold, which saw pipe bombs detonated near the bus when it was on its way to a game.
  
• Louis van Gaal insists Man City's scandal contributed to 'all the consequences and suffering' that followed his Man United exit - as ex-boss believes 'for sure' his reign would've ended better15 October 2026, 10:02 pm
  Louis van Gaal has blamed Manchester City's financial doping for the 'suffering' that he endured in his torrid 2016 Man United exit. 
  
• Man United outcast Andre Onana concedes directly from a corner - after Mo Salah stunner had put their Trabzonspor side in control of Conference League clash15 October 2026, 9:55 pm
  The 30-year-old, who is still technically contracted to United but on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor, was playing in his side's European game against Kuopion Palloseura of Finland.
  
• Benfica 4 Celtic 1 - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Celtic player stuck to their task at the back, who was abject in the forward line and who must lead the line in the future?15 October 2026, 9:52 pm
  CELTIC (4-2-3-1) (TEAM AVERAGE: 4.1/10). VILJAMI SINISALO - 3.5/10
  
• Liverpool boost as Conor Bradley steps up recovery after 10 months out injured - but fans must wait longer for Hugo Ekitike comeback15 October 2026, 9:30 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Boss Andoni Iraola offered a rare update on the Northern Irishman and his fellow stricken team-mate Hugo Ekitike, saying that both are on the comeback trail.
  
• Hearts 1 Nordsjaelland 1: Agony for Vrancken as Danes hit back with late equaliser15 October 2026, 9:29 pm
  Hearts had to settle for a point from their Conference League league phase opener as they conceded a sickening late equaliser to Nordsjaelland substitute Nicklas Rojkjaer.
  
• England captain Harry Kane agrees new contract to stay at Bayern Munich until 202915 October 2026, 9:19 pm
  The England captain is in the form of his life, netting 50 goals so far this calendar year, and he is currently the front-runner to win the Ballon d'Or.
  
• Benfica 4 Celtic 1: Return to Lisbon only serves to show Bhoys how far they've fallen15 October 2026, 9:00 pm
  In the moments before kick-off, the Estadio da Luz was briefly plunged into darkness before a spectacular light-show illuminated this magnificent arena.
  
• Graeme Souness warns Derek McInnes that Rangers can no longer 'lose or draw some stupid games' after planting seed of doubt in Celtic's minds15 October 2026, 7:47 pm
  Graeme Souness has warned Rangers players to guard against complacency despite a massive turnaround in fortunes.
  
• Lisandro Martinez says SORRY! Argentine apologises for angry interview calling out Man United's hierarchy - as he concedes his words 'did not help' after showdown talks with bosses15 October 2026, 7:20 pm
  NATHAN SALT: Lisandro Martinez apologised for his withering takedown of Manchester United's hierarchy after 'positive' clear-the-air talks with director of football Jason Wilcox.
  
• Gareth Southgate suggests he will NEVER manage in the Premier League again - as former England boss admits he 'stopped enjoying' wins and hasn't been to a game in 18 months15 October 2026, 7:14 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Southgate spent eight years in charge of his national team before resigning after the Euro 2024 final. However, the last match he attended was the 2025 Champions League final.