Sports News Today Headlines Sunday 11th October 2026

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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has apologised to his teammates and the club’s supporters after being sent off in their 1-0 victory over Villarreal, with the Brazilian now facing a possible suspension that could rule him out of the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona. The post Vinicius apologises for hair-pull red card, could miss El Clasico appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manchester City face a hostile Anfield on Sunday when the Premier League leaders play bitter rivals Liverpool in their first game since being found guilty of breaking more than 100 financial rules. The post EPL: Man City face hostile Liverpool test amid £900m financial breach verdict appeared first on Vanguard News.

National elections in Nigeria are always like a war. From the campaigns to the elections proper, even governance after winning the elections, genuinely or fraudulently, it is more of war than civility. The same thing has been introduced into sports. That is why election into the board of Sports Federations are following the same steps The post NBBF’s unending crisis, by Patrick Omorodion appeared first on Vanguard News.

Paris Saint-Germain were comfortable 3-1 winners against Le Mans on Saturday before they look ahead to a tougher test away to Manchester City in the Champions League next week. The post PSG ease to Ligue 1 win before Manchester City test appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yan Diomande earned Real Madrid a tight 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday to keep them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, even though winger Vinicius Junior was sent off for hair-pulling. The post Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull appeared first on Vanguard News.

Dominic Solanke rescued a 1-1 draw for 10-man Tottenham to ramp up the pressure on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Saturday. The post 10-man Tottenham ramp up pressure on Man Utd boss Carrick appeared first on Vanguard News.

United have taken just six points from their opening six Premier League games, their lowest haul at this stage of a league campaign for 30 years. The post Carrick demands more ‘streetwise’ Man Utd after Spurs setback appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anthony Gordon scored his first goal for Barcelona as the Spanish champions extended their perfect start in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Getafe on Saturday. The post Gordon nets first Barca goal as Liga leaders beat Getafe appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal had learned lessons from their “extremely average” performance at Brighton before the international break as they returned to winning ways against Leeds on Saturday. The post Arsenal learned lessons from Brighton collapse – Arteta appeared first on Vanguard News.

Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history to give his side a shock lead over Bayern Munich on Saturday. The post Bayern concede fastest-ever Bundesliga goal after 8 seconds appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Al-Nassr star, Fahd Al-Hraifi has reacted to Kingsley Coman’s conduct toward Cristiano Ronaldo during the club’s 3-0 victory over Al-Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. Coman caused controversy when he decided to finish off a promising attack rather than deliver the ball to Ronaldo. This incident reignited discussions regarding on-field selfishness and SPL: Al-Harifi reacts to Kingsley Coman’s attitude towards Ronaldo in Al-Nassr’s 3-0 win

Plateau United will be without four players for Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday eight clash against Kano Pillars, DAILY POST reports. The absentees are Monami Vongsuou, ThankGod Chinemeze, Seiyefa Jackson and Utim Ikowem. Vongsuou and Chinemeze have been ruled out with knee injuries, while Seiyefa Jackson is still recovering from a rib fracture. NPFL: Plateau United hit with injury blow ahead of Kano Pillars clash

Terem Moffi can’t hide is excitement following Hamburg’s thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Hoffenheim. The visitors trailed 2-1 with seven minutes remaining on the clock. Moffi, who replaced Martin Adeline in the 76th minute, equalised for Hamburg seven minutes later. The goal was the striker’s first since linking up with Die Rothosen this summer. Miro Bundesliga: Moffi thrilled with Hamburg’s victory over Hoffenheim

Manchester City’s first Premier League game since they were found guilty of financial breaches will see them travel to Liverpool on Sunday evening. It makes you wonder who writes these scripts. City denied the Reds at least two titles during Jurgen Klopp’s reign. And now with all these charges, the fixture at Anfield could turn Liverpool vs Man City: Grudge match between two unbeaten EPL teams

Bendel Insurance have confirmed the return of goalkeeper, Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 8 fixture against Sporting Lagos. The return comes after the club declared Baba absent without official leave (AWOL). He had failed to report for duty after an approved recovery period. The shot stopper’s absence followed an Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance confirm Baba’s return ahead Sporting Lagos clash

Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has named winger, Lamine Yamal as the player who deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year. According to Laporta, it’s only fair that the Spain international wins the Ballon d’Or ahead of other candidates. Speaking during a recent public appearance, Laporta argued that the 19-year-old had a great season and Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘It’s only fair that he wins it’ – Laporta names award winner

Ajax striker, Tolu Arokodare, has revealed what Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen told him to do for injured teammate, Kasper Dolberg. Speaking after Ajax’s 1-1 draw with NEC on Saturday, Arokodare said Osimhen told him to show the jersey of Dolberg to the fans in the stands after scoring against the visitors. Dolberg recently sustained a Tolu Arokodare reveals what Osimhen told him to do for injured Ajax teammate

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has named Chelsea midfielder, Moisés Caicedo as the best holding midfielder in the world after the Blues’ 5-1 win over Bournemouth. Chelsea had endured a run of three consecutive Premier League matches without a victory. However, they bounced back in commanding fashion after the international break. Goals from Morgan Rogers and Jordan Henderson EPL: Paul Merson snubs Declan Rice, names best holding midfielder in the world

Italy legend, Fabio Cannavaro has named the player he believes should win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or will be announced in London on October 26. However, Cannavaro believes Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or because he did extraordinary things for his club in the Ballon d’Or 2026: He did extraordinary things – Fabio Cannavaro names player to win award

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has predicted that his side’s UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona will be a “tough game.” Osimhen also described the LaLiga giants as currently the best team in the world. The Nigerian international spoke during a post-match interview after Galatasaray defeated Kasımpaşa 3-1 in a Turkish Super Lig encounter on Friday. “The UCL: They’re world’s best team currently – Osimhen predicts Galatasaray vs Barcelona clash

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