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Test Your Football Knowledge With Three Daily Quizzes

BBC Sport presents three daily football quizzes: identify mystery players with minimal clues, answer five questions in five minutes, and solve a challenging brainteaser. Test your knowledge and enable notifications for new challenges.

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Hearts seek redemption at Celtic Park after May's title heartbreak

Hearts return to Celtic Park on 18 October 2026 seeking to prove their title credentials after a devastating 3-1 defeat ended their championship hopes at the same venue in May. Under Wouter Vrancken, the Gorgie side have shown significant improvement with five wins in seven matches.

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City Fans Defy Verdict with Banana Wave as Maresca Extends Perfect Start

Manchester City supporters booed the Premier League anthem and waved inflatable bananas in defiance as Enzo Maresca's side defeated Ipswich 2-0 to extend their perfect start to seven consecutive wins.

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Do Newport's pitch conditions give them an unfair edge?

Opposition managers have questioned whether Newport County's pitch conditions at Rodney Parade provide an unfair advantage, but manager Hayden Mullins rejects the claim, noting his team cannot regularly train on the shared rugby stadium surface.

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Armstrong targets Scotland call-up after impressive Dinamo form

Danny Armstrong eyes a Scotland call-up after impressing at Dinamo Bucharest, while Rangers' Olwethu Makhanya attracts interest from Brentford, Sunderland and European clubs.

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Coleraine Stuns Champions Larne with Thrilling 3-2 Comeback at Inver Park

Coleraine mounted a stunning comeback from two goals down to defeat reigning champions Larne 3-2 in a thrilling Irish Premiership encounter at Inver Park, with Joel Cooper scoring twice to inflict the hosts' first league defeat of the season.

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Bellingham extends Real Madrid deal to 2031 as transfer gossip swirls

Jude Bellingham has agreed to extend his Real Madrid contract until 2031, while Arsenal, Liverpool and other top clubs pursue targets including Kevin Schade and Jules Kounde. Multiple contract negotiations and departures are also unfolding across Europe's elite sides.

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McInnes: Too Early for Rangers to Pile Pressure on Celtic and Hearts

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has dismissed suggestions that a win over Dundee could put pressure on Celtic and Hearts, insisting the focus must remain on securing three points rather than monitoring rivals' results.

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Celtic face Hearts test after European setback in Premiership showdown

Celtic and Hearts clash on Sunday after European setbacks, while Rangers seek to pile pressure on the champions. Kilmarnock sit bottom as several managers face mounting pressure to deliver results this weekend.

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Matty Jones Steps Down as Wales Under-21s Coach After Qualification Failure

Matty Jones has stepped down as Wales Under-21s head coach after the team finished fourth in European Championship qualification with only two wins from eight matches.

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Carrick insists squad unity intact after Martinez row

Michael Carrick says Manchester United's squad remains in excellent spirits despite Lisandro Martinez's public criticism of the club's hierarchy. The defender has apologised for the timing of his outburst after the Atletico Madrid defeat.

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Chelsea captain James sidelined for three months following knee surgery

Chelsea captain Reece James faces three months out after knee surgery sustained in training. The 26-year-old defender will miss crucial fixtures including matches against Everton, Tottenham and Manchester United. Manager Xabi Alonso ruled out January transfer activity.

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