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2. ‘France should serve as a wakeup call’: Republicans find a closing message in Paris riots  Politico
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Ngumoha And Mac Allister Get 9 | Liverpool Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Villarreal

Liverpool entertained Villarreal at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the fourth minute when Georges Mikautadze found the back of the net. Sergi Cardona doubled Villarreal’s lead in the 29th minute before Alexis Mac Allister got a goal back for Andoni Iraola’s side in the 36th minute. Ronald Araujo equalised for the Reds in the first half injury time as the two teams went into the half-time break with a 2-2 scoreline.

Mac Allister scored again for Liverpool in the 65th minute before Florian Wirtz got his name on the scoresheet just three minutes later. Tani Oluwaseyi got a goal back for Villarreal in the 87th minute, but the Merseyside outfit hung on and secured a hard-fought 4-3 win in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Liverpool player fared during the clash against Villarreal.

GK: Alisson Becker – 6/10

He made a couple of good saves at the back, but would be disappointed after allowing three goals tonight.

RB: Ronald Araujo – 7/10

Araujo didn’t do much wrong defensively and managed to score the equaliser in the latter stages of the first half.

He got stuck in with some crunching tackles but failed to keep things solid at the back.

CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 5.5/10

Van Dijk earned possession back twice but made a costly error at the back.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool runs with the ball away from Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal CF during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Liverpool FC and Villarreal CF at Anfield on October 20, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

LB: Kostas Tsimikas – 8/10

He was caught out of position at times, but put in a lively performance inside the opponent’s half. Tsimikas has an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10

Gravenberch worked hard on both halves but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

CM: Trey Nyoni – 7/10

He anchored the midfield well and made two good chances going forward.

RW: Rio Ngumoha – 9/10

Ngumoha made a lot of dangerous runs with the ball on the right flank and has a couple of assists to his name.

CAM: Alexis Mac Allister – 9/10

He ran the show well inside the Villarreal half and managed to score a brace tonight.

LW: Cody Gakpo – 8.5/10

Gakpo caused a lot of headaches for his marker and did well to secure an assist.

ST: Lewis Koumas – 6.5/10

He worked hard but never looked like he would score.

CAM: Florian Wirtz – 7.5/10

He combined well with his teammates and managed to score in the 68th minute with a composed finish.

ST: Alexander Isak – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CB: Joe Gomez – 6/10

Gomez failed to keep things solid at the back.

He struggled to influence the game.

Foden thrilled after clinical AEK Athens display

Phil Foden expressed his elation after scoring a treble in our 5-1 UEFA Champions League victory over AEK Athens and expressed his hunger for even more goals.

Match Report

Foden treble inspires five-star City to AEK Athens triumph

Elliot Anderson poked us ahead with his first goal for the Club before Foden rifled in a second shortly after the half-hour mark in our 150th fixture in the prestigious competition.

Stavros Pilios pulled one back for AEK Athens seven minutes after the interval before Foden’s pass found Rayan Cherki to slot into the bottom corner and give us some breathing space.

GALLERY: FANTASTIC FODEN HITS HAT-TRICK!

Foden then took centre stage again, firing into the top corner for his brace, before completing his hat-trick from close-range, making it four goals and one assist in four days for the Englishman.

“I enjoyed that a lot,” began Foden in an interview after the game. “The lads were great again. We showed determination again, it wasn’t pretty at times. We were giving sloppy passes away.

“But, we stuck at the game plan and we kept going and in the end we broke them down. Overall I’m delighted. [My favourite goal is] probably the second to be honest. The way it went in.

“I’m delighted to score goals now, I’m a forward so I have to keep scoring and helping the team. It’ll only do good for my confidence.

“Slowly but surely [getting back to my best], still got a long way to go. I’m going in the right direction. Scoring along the way definitely helps.

I’ve just got to keep working hard and try to be as best as I can for the manager and for the team. Especially when I changed into the false 9 role, I really enjoyed it a lot. In between the lines and in the pockets where I like to be and linking the play. I really enjoyed that role tonight.”

The victory saw five debutants for City in the Champions League, with Floyd Samba, Allan, Ryan McAidoo, Vitor Reis and Kaden Braithwaite all getting their first taste of European football.

Foden believes they all deserved their chance and confirmed he’s passing on all of his knowledge to the youngsters in the squad.

“Just trying to help them as best as I can, along with the captains, like Ruben and Erling,” he continued. “Trying to help the young ones.

“It shows the trust the manager has. We’ve got a lot of injuries at the moment and he’s not scared to use the young lads.

“They’ve been playing really well so they deserved to play tonight. I’m really happy for them.”

Liverpool 4–3 Villarreal: Rio Ngumoha Earns 10/10 in Anfield ThrillerLiverpool 4–3 Villarreal – Champions League Man of the MatchRio Ngumoha

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Rio Ngumoha delivered a sensational performance at Anfield, helping Liverpool recover from a dreadful opening half-hour to secure a dramatic 4–3 Champions League victory over Villarreal. The teenage winger was the catalyst for the comeback, bringing the crowd to its feet with a fearless display of direct running, creativity and attacking intent.

The opening 30 minutes were horrid for Liverpool. Defensive mistakes and a lack of control allowed Villarreal to take advantage, leaving the Reds chasing the game on their own turf. While much of the team struggled to find its rhythm, Ngumoha was already showing the kind of confidence and determination that make him such an exciting prospect.

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Operating on the right wing, the England international has adapted remarkably well to a position that demands both technical quality and tactical discipline. He is not simply holding the width and waiting for the ball. He wants to take defenders on, attack space and make things happen. That willingness to be positive, even when the team is struggling, is a terrific quality to see in a young player.

His contribution to Liverpool’s recovery was outstanding. Ngumoha supplied two assists, including the delivery for Alexis Mac Allister’s equaliser, and continued to trouble Villarreal with his movement and ability to beat opponents. His involvement in the attacking play gave Liverpool a much-needed spark and helped shift the momentum of a match that had threatened to get away from them.

After the interval, he became even more influential. His wing play created the opportunity for Liverpool’s third goal, with his directness and close control leaving Villarreal struggling to contain him. Every time he received possession, there was a sense that something could happen. He played with the confidence of a player who believed he could change the outcome, and ultimately, he did.

Ngumoha’s performance was not just about the assists. It was the energy, courage and willingness to take responsibility that stood out. At his age, there will inevitably be lessons to learn and consistency to develop, but displays like this demonstrate why the excitement around him continues to grow. He has the ability to become a major attacking weapon for Liverpool if his development continues on this trajectory.

Alexis Mac Allister also deserves considerable credit after scoring twice and growing into the contest, while Jérémy Jacquet once again provided a reassuring presence in defence. However, Ngumoha was the standout performer by some distance.

Liverpool needed inspiration after a disastrous start, and the teenager supplied it. His two assists and relentless attacking threat helped turn a difficult European night into a memorable Anfield victory.

My pre-match prediction was Liverpool 3–1 Villarreal. The Reds conceded three goals but found four of their own, and Ngumoha was at the heart of their comeback. This was a performance that will only increase anticipation for what he can achieve in a Liverpool shirt.

(Video) Anfield DJ’s choice of music straight after full-time in Liverpool win was simply perfect

The full-time song choices at Anfield have been very much on point in recent games.

At the end of Liverpool’s 0-3 defeat to Manchester City in thier first match back after the international break, during which the away side were found guilty of 114 charges of financial rule-breaking, the final whistle was followed by the strains of ‘Tell Me Lies’ by Fleetwood Mac (talkSPORT).

Tonight the choice of post-match music swapped from being a not-so-subtle dig at the opposition to lauding the standout player from the Reds’ 4-3 win over Villarreal.

Anfield DJ lauds Ngumoha with apt song choice

Even though he didn’t get on the scoresheet on Tuesday, the undoubted star of the show was Rio Ngumoha, who tore the opposition apart with his electric dribbling and conjured a mesmerising assist to set up Alexis Mac Allister’s second goal of the night.

BBC reporter Aadam Patel described the 18-year-old as ‘a class apart‘, and the Anfield DJ pointedly chose to play ‘Rio’ by Duran Duran straight after the final whistle.

(Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

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Was this Ngumoha’s best Liverpool performance yet?

Liverpool fans have been no strangers to Ngumoha’s precocious brilliance over the past year or so, but his performance tonight was arguably his best in a red shirt.

As per Sofascore, he won eight of his 12 duels and completed seven out of eight dribbles whilst also executing three key passes, and Villarreal left-back Sergi Cardona will be quite glad he won’t have to come up against the Reds winger again any time soon.

Liverpool Echo reporter Ian Doyle unsurprisingly gave him a 9/10 in his post-match player ratings as he wrote: ‘Dangerous runs offered encouragement opening quarter and persisted with great assist for the Liverpool second. Tormented Villarreal defence down right and brilliant work to set up third.’

Meanwhile, Daniel Sturridge – himself a superb attacker for the Reds in his playing days – gushed on Amazon Prime (via Sky Sports) that Ngumoha has ‘God-given ability’ and a level of individual brilliance that ‘you can’t teach’.

And to think he only turned 18 in August! Just think of how high a ceiling this kid could have…

You can view the full-time footage from Anfield below, via @beth_lindop on X:

BYU’s Jaxon Kohler (0) shoots a layup during a game against Nebraska at the Marriott Center in Provo on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News

BYU’s last hurdle before the regular season has been cleared.

Big man Jaxon Kohler will remain eligible for the Cougars, as a California court granted his preliminary injunction Tuesday for a fifth season of college eligibility.

The news was first reported by Robby McCombs of Vanquish the Foe. According to CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, the NCAA will appeal the ruling.

Sources: An injunction was granted in California for the Glancey V. NCAA case, giving all members of the Class of 2022 involved eligibility through the end of the 2026-27 college basketball season.

The NCAA will appeal.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 20, 2026

As previously reported by the Deseret News, Kohler’s effort to receive further eligibility came in the aftermath of the NCAA’s new “five in five” eligibility model, which was not originally grandfathered to him as a class of 2022 high school graduate.

Kohler, along with more than 70 other athletes, was granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA in August as part of Glancey v. NCAA, allowing him to enter the transfer portal and land at BYU.

The preliminary hearing for Glancey v. NCAA began in September and concluded Tuesday. The granted injunction means Kohler will remain eligible at least through the final trial date, which has yet to be determined.

A four-year contributor at Michigan State who earned All-Big Ten honors last season, Kohler recorded a double-double of 10 points and 10 points in BYU’s preseason exhibition against Nebraska this past Friday, leading coach Kevin Young to call him “the perfect fit” at center for the Cougars.

“It felt amazing, it felt surreal,” Kohler said after the Nebraska exhibition. “I mean, to play with these guys, to play for the community I was raised in and to go out there and be a Cougar, man, it was really special, to be honest.”

This story will be updated.

BYU’s Jaxon Kohler (0) shoots a 3-pointer during a game against Nebraska at the Marriott Center in Provo on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. | Lukas Katilius, Deseret News

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Hermoso: “We’re a tough team, I like what I’m seeing.”

Following the 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava, Roma defender Mario Hermoso, who scored the temporary 1-0 lead, spoke to Sky Sport.

“For us, it’s crucial to follow the coach’s instructions, do things well, and win. It’s also important to keep a clean sheet.”

“Today was a really, really important match. We’d struggled after the defeat here against Real Madrid, and we absolutely needed to win this game, also for the standings.”

“Certainly, it’s an important aspect, not just for us defenders, but for the entire team. We’re a tough team, who want to play with great intensity and always implement what the coach asks of us. That’s why keeping a clean sheet is crucial. We also have great talent up front, and we need to try to get as many balls as possible close to the opponent’s penalty area to allow our attackers to score.”

“We have a strong team, a complete squad, and quality players in every position. We must continue to work and be the team we are. We all strive every day to give our all, and that says a lot about us, about the quality of the squad, and about the work the coach and the sporting director are doing. We must continue on this path, because it’s great to see Roma like this.”

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé is one of the fastest players in soccer -Credit:Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Widely regarded as one of the fastest players in the NFL, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has challenged Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé - arguably one of soccer’s quickest players - to a race.

This unexpected but potentially thrilling matchup arose on Tuesday courtesy of French soccer icon turned CBS Sports analyst Thierry Henry.

Speaking from the CBS studio with Kamara and teammate Cam Jordan, who were pitchside in Paris ahead of PSG’s 4-2 UEFA Champions League win against Barcelona, the former Barça and Arsenal striker quizzed the duo on who was the fastest - with Kamara getting the nod.

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is also known for his speed -Credit:Perry Knotts/Getty Images

Henry then quizzed the Saints pair whether or not Kamara would be able to beat Mbappé in a race with a soccer ball at his feet, to which he replied, “Yeah…I’ve got it. Set it up. Look, I'm of African descent, so I think I've got a lot of football instinct in me.” This immediately prompted excitement from Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher in the studio, with Henry admitting he liked the 31-year-old’s “confidence.”

Whether or not this race ever materializes, only time will tell. However, given that Kamara’s 40-yard dash time at the 2017 Combine clocked in at 4.56 seconds, and Mbappé reportedly got up to 23.4 mph at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, it could be a tight race.

But if nothing else, this chat proved a moment to remember for Kamara as it gave him the opportunity to tell 49-year-old Henry, “Thierry, honestly, I have to say I’ve done a lot of damage with you on FIFA, so it’s good to talk to you.”

It also provided Henry an excellent opportunity to subtly roast fellow analyst Richards, who asked the Saints stars what position he could have played if he’d given the NFL a try. “Waterboy,” Henry immediately replied.

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On a more serious note, Kamara suggested that the former Manchester City defender looked “like a good running back. Maybe a linebacker, a good athletic linebacker. But definitely a running back. You’re bigger than me.”

Asked by Richards what assets he’d need to succeed, the five-time Pro Bowler explained, “You’ve got to have some speed. You've got to have some vision. And then it's the stuff you’ve got to have that is God-given. That nobody can coach…The stuff that makes the fancy plays.”

Defensive end Jordan, 37, then chimed in, commenting, “After a guy like me hits you a couple of times, you’ll get used to avoiding me.”

The Saints duo are in the French capital ahead of the NFL’s first-ever game in Paris, with New Orleans set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Stade de France on Sunday at 9:30am ET.

New Orleans heads into the game third in the NFC South with a 2-4 record, while Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers sit second in the AFC North at 4-2.

Paris Saint-Germain was too powerful for even Lamine Yamal's magic as it ended Barcelona's 11-game winning run to top the Champions League table on Tuesday.

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Two sleeps after going viral with his post-game theory on the merits of shutting off his brain, Devin Cooley has had to shut off his phone as well.

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