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Karius rescues Schalke with seven saves to fuel remarkable Bundesliga comeback at 33
Loris Karius, who once considered retiring at 25 after his traumatic 2018 Champions League Final, is producing some of the Bundesliga's most eye-catching goalkeeping displays for newly-promoted Schalke 04 — and international talk is growing.
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Carrick dismisses Pro Refs apology after VAR error gifts Haaland's derby winner
Michael Carrick reacted with barely concealed contempt when told he might receive an apology from Pro Refs after VAR incorrectly overturned an offside call to allow Erling Haaland's goal in Manchester United's defeat in the 199th Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
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10-man City stun United in derby as Haaland's VAR winner seals perfect start
Erling Haaland scored a controversial VAR-awarded goal to give Manchester City a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in the 199th Manchester derby, despite Phil Foden's red card after just 23 minutes. The result keeps City perfect through four Premier League games.
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From N2 to Ligue 1 and Soon Algeria National Team: Adil Bourabaa's Remarkable Rise
Midfielder Adil Bourabaa, 21, has made a stunning start to the season with Le Mans FC, promoted to Ligue 1. With two goals and one assist in four matches, a call-up to the Algeria national team appears imminent.
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Yamal puts himself on Mbappé's level and rules out Dembélé from Ballon d'Or race
In an interview with Movistar Plus, Lamine Yamal claims that Kylian Mbappé and he are the two best players in the world, citing his 24 goals, 18 assists and his titles in La Liga and Euro 2024 to stake his claim for the Ballon d'Or.
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Foden sent off but City still stun United to make it five wins in a row
Manchester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford despite Phil Foden's first-half red card, with Erling Haaland's second-half goal sealing a fifth consecutive win across the Premier League and Champions League under Enzo Maresca.
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Anderson calls Mainoo a 'top player' after £116m man faces his former United target in derby
Elliot Anderson praised Kobbie Mainoo as a 'top, top player' after Manchester City's controversial 1-0 derby win over United on Sunday — a result marred by a Pro Ref-admitted offside error that allowed Erling Haaland's winner to stand.
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Ex-referee Halsey slams VAR after Pro Ref admits error in Haaland's controversial derby winner
Former Premier League official Mark Halsey has criticised VAR for overturning the on-field offside flag that disallowed Erling Haaland's winner at Old Trafford, with governing body Pro Ref conceding the technology made an error of judgement in the 60th-minute goal.
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Marcelo Gallardo takes charge of Ecuador with Willian Pacho in defence
Former Monaco and PSG midfielder Marcelo Gallardo has been appointed Ecuador manager. He will lead the Tri for the first time during an East Asia tour, with Willian Pacho in the squad.
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Referees must face punishment for Man Utd derby error, says Bothroyd after Pro Ref admission
Former England international Jay Bothroyd has called for Premier League referees to be formally punished after officiating body Pro Ref admitted VAR failed to correctly assess Enzo Fernandez's offside position in the build-up to Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.
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Fernandes 'got away with one' as pundits split on Foden red card in Manchester derby
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Bruno Fernandes was lucky to escape sanction after appearing to strike Phil Foden, though he maintains the red card shown to the City midfielder was correct. Ex-striker Jay Bothroyd disagrees, arguing Fernandes deserved to be dismissed too.
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Foden 'gutted' after red card as 10-man City beat United 1-0 in controversial derby
Phil Foden was sent off for violent conduct after 23 minutes at Old Trafford on Sunday, yet Manchester City held on to win the Manchester derby 1-0 through Erling Haaland's 60th-minute goal. Foden now faces a three-match ban.
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Galtier sent off for middle-finger gesture, Neom wins 4-2 anyway
Neom manager Christophe Galtier was sent off at half-time on Sunday after making a middle-finger gesture toward the Al-Fateh bench during Saudi Pro League matchday 7. Despite losing their coach, his players turned the game around to win 4-2, with a brace from Alexandre Lacazette.
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De Zerbi blames player fitness after Spurs fail to score in four straight Premier League games
Roberto De Zerbi has pointed to poor physical condition as the reason behind Tottenham's goalless start to the 2026/27 Premier League season, drawing uncomfortable comparisons to the comments that hastened Igor Tudor's exit earlier this year.
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Gallagher admits Haaland's derby winner should have been disallowed as pundits demand referee punishments
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has conceded that Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City in the derby should have been ruled out, with pundit Jay Bothroyd calling it 'the easiest decision all year' and demanding consequences for officials.
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10-man City stun United at Old Trafford to stay perfect in the Premier League
Manchester City survived Phil Foden's red card to beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Erling Haaland's hour-mark goal and a late Gianluigi Donnarumma save sealing a fourth straight Premier League win.
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Deschamps targeted by Juventus to replace struggling Spalletti
Free since leaving the French national team in July, Didier Deschamps is being considered as a candidate for the Juventus manager position, where he played for five years and managed the club in 2006-2007.
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Dembélé hits back at Mbappé over Ballon d'Or: tension between two France stars erupts into open
After Kylian Mbappé's comments presenting himself as 'the chosen one' against his France teammate, Ousmane Dembélé replied publicly following PSG's victory at Brest, reigniting speculation about a rivalry between the two forwards ahead of the Ballon d'Or verdict.
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Gattuso backs ex-Arsenal misfit Nuno Tavares for Real Madrid move: 'He's got everything'
Lazio manager Gennaro Gattuso has declared that Nuno Tavares — who made just 28 appearances for Arsenal before being shipped out — is talented enough to play for Real Madrid, citing the Portuguese defender's pace and two-footedness.
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Grimaldo penalty and David's debut goal seal Atlético's 3-0 comeback at Sociedad
Atlético Madrid turned a tight, goalless contest into a convincing 3-0 away win at Real Sociedad's Anoeta on Sunday, with Alejandro Grimaldo's 81st-minute penalty opening the floodgates before Jonathan David and Giuliano Simeone struck late.
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