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Gennaro Gattuso earned Serie A's October manager of the month award after Lazio achieved its best 10-match start in history, accumulating 28 points from nine wins and one draw to sit three points clear atop the standings.
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Barcelona versus Atletico Madrid — The Catalan leaders travel to Madrid on Sunday for a top-flight clash in La Liga, buoyed by Brazilian forward Rafinha's recent offensive form at centre-forward, reducing any regret over missing Argentine striker Julian Alvarez in the summer transfer window.France national team — Manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed his squad for Nations League matches against Italy on November 12 and Turkey on November 15, targeting qualification to the knockout stage while pursuing group leadership.Dubai basketball — Dubai secured its seventh win of EuroLeague season 2026-27 with a 93-75 road victory over Virtus Bologna, marking the Emirati club's fourth consecutive away win and first-ever triumph against the Italian side.Borussia Dortmund injury news — Manager Niko Kovac confirmed Serhou Guirassy faces a muscle tear and will miss Sunday's fixture against SV Elversberg, while Marcel Sabitzer returned to training after recovering from illness and is available for selection.Bayern Munich recruitment — Bayern targets Porto winger Oscar Petuschwski, a Polish youth international, as a prospect to develop behind Luis Diaz, following a recruitment strategy similar to Lennart Kalhert's role supporting Michael Olise.Mauro Icardi transfer — The Argentine forward, free since June, emerged as a likely January target for Juventus, with the striker willing to accept reduced wages and a backup role to return to Serie A.What to Watch:
Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday, a direct challenge between the top two clubs in Spain's top flight. Tunisia's El Club Africain clash with Sakiat El Daier on matchday seven of the Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle One this weekend.