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Noel Gallagher jokes his heart is 'full of pride' after son flips off United fans at Old Trafford
Oasis star Noel Gallagher has laughed off footage of his 15-year-old son Sonny giving Manchester United supporters the middle finger during City's controversial 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Howard Webb to address VAR blunder that handed Manchester City derby win
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb will publicly explain the VAR error that awarded Erling Haaland's winner in Sunday's Manchester derby, after officials admitted Enzo Fernandez's offside position should have triggered an on-field review.
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Shearer says Fernandes deserved red card alongside Foden in Manchester derby controversy
Alan Shearer has argued Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off alongside Phil Foden in the Manchester derby, saying the United captain's theatrical reaction to a kick he also gave was "pathetic". Foden faces a three-match ban.
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Arteta warns Arsenal wonderkid Dowman he must earn minutes after squad omission
Mikel Arteta has told 16-year-old Max Dowman he will need to earn his place like any other player after the Premier League's youngest-ever goalscorer was dropped to Arsenal's U21 side following a run of first-team absences.
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Lavezzi opens up about depression and tremors after retiring from football
Appearing visibly trembling during a recent television interview, Ezequiel Lavezzi has openly discussed the severe depression that struck him after his retirement from professional football and the medical treatment he continues to receive today.
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Leeds demolish Newcastle 4-1 to climb third and raise European hopes
Leeds United recorded their biggest Premier League home win at Elland Road in 25 years, thrashing Newcastle 4-1 to move third in the table. Daniel Farke's side have lost just five of their last 29 top-flight games and are now targeting European football.
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Arsenal hand Carabao Cup call-up to summer signing Scanlon as Arteta rotates against Ipswich
Mikel Arteta has included 19-year-old James Scanlon, signed from Manchester United this summer, in Arsenal's training group ahead of their Carabao Cup tie at Ipswich, with Bukayo Saka among those likely to be rested.
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Mbappé and Dembélé in total breakdown as Zidane era begins with France
Kylian Mbappé's comments about the Ballon d'Or have sparked fury from Ousmane Dembélé. According to Spanish insider Juan Jesus, the two forwards are no longer speaking, just days before their first gathering under Zinedine Zidane.
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Benatia reveals OM missed out on Greenwood sale to Atlético Madrid
Former OM sporting director Medhi Benatia claims Mason Greenwood could have joined Atlético Madrid instead of Fenerbahçe for a higher fee than the 39 million euros ultimately received.
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Three defeats in four matches, Genesio under pressure but will not resign
After a dominant start against Strasbourg (4-0), Olympique de Marseille has suffered three consecutive Ligue 1 defeats. While resignation rumours about Bruno Genesio have circulated, his entourage categorically denies them.
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UEFA to decide in Thessaloniki whether Wembley hosts 2028 or 2029 Champions League final
UEFA's Executive Committee is meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, to confirm the host venues for the 2028 and 2029 Champions League finals. Wembley Stadium, which has staged three previous finals, is among the candidates under consideration.
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Five players face injury doubt as Arsenal visit Ipswich in Carabao Cup third round
Arsenal travel to Portman Road on Tuesday for a Carabao Cup third-round tie against Ipswich Town, with Ben White, William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera among five players carrying injury concerns ahead of the match.
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Suspended Without Knowing It, Fournier Costs PSG €13M Before Historic Comeback
In August 1997, PSG fielded Laurent Fournier against Steaua Bucharest despite him being suspended—an administrative error that cost the club €13 million and led to the removal of sports coordinator Guy Adam.
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Jérémy Jacquet, 21, Already in Zidane's Sights for France
Liverpool centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, signed this summer for €70 million from Rennes, has been pre-selected by Zinédine Zidane for his first France squad, according to L'Équipe.
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Ethan Mbappé offers fine Burgundy wine to Ancelotti to make amends for Champions League red card
Sent off during LOSC's defeat to Real Betis in the Champions League, Ethan Mbappé apologized to his teammates and on social media before presenting a bottle of Burgundy wine to his coach Davide Ancelotti.
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Jaap Stam calls out Rashford and three United stars for walking as 10-man City win derby
Manchester United's miserable start deepened with a 1-0 home defeat to 10-man Manchester City, as club legend Jaap Stam publicly criticised Marcus Rashford, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Bruno Fernandes for failing to track back in the build-up to Erling Haaland's controversial winner.
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James Milner returns to Liverpool Academy as Robertson prepares for emotional Anfield homecoming
James Milner has quietly returned to Liverpool's Academy in a coaching capacity after retiring this summer, while former captain Andy Robertson is set to face his old club at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round.
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OM absent from top 10 favorites ahead of Europa League debut
Projected 11th by statistical models, Olympique de Marseille enters the Europa League without being among the title favorites. The Marseille club faces Besiktas on Thursday, three days before the Classique against PSG at the Vélodrome.
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Thuram holds record for France wins despite Giroud and Griezmann's retirement
With 93 victories for France, Lilian Thuram remains the record holder for wins with the Bleus. Giroud (91) and Griezmann (90), now retired from international football, failed to surpass him.
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Dembélé's Ballon d'Or jab at Mbappé was carefully orchestrated
Ousmane Dembélé's remarks against Kylian Mbappé following PSG's victory at Brest were not spontaneous: the club and the player's entourage had imposed the Ballon d'Or question on the broadcaster before kickoff.
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