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Drone halts Arsenal's Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood for nine minutes as police intervene
Arsenal's Carabao Cup second-round clash at Fleetwood Town's Highbury Stadium was suspended in the eighth minute after a drone was spotted overhead, with players taken off the pitch until police identified the operator and play resumed in the 10th minute.
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Fleetwood vs Arsenal Carabao Cup tie halted by unauthorised drone over pitch
An unauthorised drone hovering over Highbury Stadium forced referee Michael Salisbury to take the players off the pitch in the eighth minute of Fleetwood Town's Carabao Cup tie against Arsenal, causing an eight-minute delay.
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Man United face £3m compensation bill to Newcastle if they pursue Eddie Howe
Manchester United would owe Newcastle United around £3 million in compensation to appoint Eddie Howe, despite the former head coach having left St. James' Park in July. Howe, who earned £6m a year at Newcastle, is reportedly on a two-man shortlist alongside Julian Nagelsmann.
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Zubimendi starts for Arsenal against Fleetwood despite suspected broken nose
Martin Zubimendi is wearing a protective mask for Arsenal's Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood Town after suffering a suspected broken nose as a substitute in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Everton.
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Carrick survives Manchester United crisis talks as board splits over potential successor
Michael Carrick has been given more time to turn around Manchester United's dismal Premier League start, but internal disagreement over a potential replacement is reported to have played a key role in the decision to retain him.
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Dembélé warmly congratulates Kane after 2026 Ballon d'Or, Mbappé left stunned
Defending champion Ousmane Dembélé offered a notable embrace to Harry Kane, crowned 2024 Ballon d'Or winner at the London ceremony on Monday evening. Former pundit Benoît Trémoulinas highlighted the sincerity of the gesture, while Kylian Mbappé finished less than 41 points behind the winner.
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Illicit Approach of Julian Alvarez: Barcelona Fined €602 by RFEF
The RFEF has sanctioned FC Barcelona for approaching Julian Alvarez without informing Atlético Madrid last summer. The fine imposed amounts to €602, the maximum penalty under article 133 of the regulations.
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Valencia to appeal Elliott's red card after Liverpool loanee apologises for Villarreal dismissal
Harvey Elliott was sent off for two yellow cards in Valencia's 2-1 defeat to Villarreal, with manager Javier Aguirre calling the dismissal 'absurd and ridiculous' and confirming the club will attempt to appeal. Elliott, 23, has since issued a public apology to supporters.
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Neville 'absolutely certain' Carrick was gone as United back embattled manager
Gary Neville admits he was surprised Manchester United kept Michael Carrick after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth left the club 16th in the Premier League with just seven points from eight games.
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Real Madrid target Alexis Mac Allister in summer 2027 raid as Liverpool contract talks stall
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and manager Jose Mourinho have identified Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister as their primary transfer target for summer 2027, with the Argentine's contract set to expire in June 2028 and no renewal talks yet initiated at Anfield.
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Injured Kvaratskhelia could be replaced by Estevao on loan
Operated on Tuesday in Qatar for a serious right knee injury, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will miss the rest of the season for PSG. The Parisian club is notably targeting Estevao, currently the fifth offensive option at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso.
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Xhaka keeps Switzerland captaincy as fake Covid certificate investigation concludes
Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo will return to the Switzerland squad for November's Nations League matches after the Swiss Football Association concluded its investigation into fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates, with both players handed suspended fines of 150,000 Swiss francs.
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Lens fans banned from Anfield after flare-throwing chaos forces Brugge match to halt
UEFA's appeals judges have barred Lens supporters from attending two Champions League away fixtures, including January's trip to Anfield, after fans lit and threw flares during last week's 3-0 defeat at Club Brugge.
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Kane becomes first Englishman to win Ballon d'Or in 25 years as Downing Street hints at knighthood
Harry Kane claimed the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to become the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001. Downing Street has since hinted the England captain could be in line for a knighthood.
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Rennes forced to play Olympiakos at 4:30 p.m. due to strike
Following a decision by UEFA, the Europa League match between Stade Rennais and Olympiakos, initially scheduled for November 5, has been brought forward to Wednesday, November 4 at 4:30 p.m. due to a strike planned in Brittany.
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Copa del Rey: Sixteen Liga clubs enter in first round, Barcelona and Real Madrid exempt
The first round of the Copa del Rey runs from Tuesday, October 27 to Thursday, October 29, 2026, with 56 single-leg matches. Sixteen Liga clubs are involved, while FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad advance directly to the round of 16.
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Harry Kane becomes first English Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years ahead of Wembley return
Harry Kane was named the world's best footballer at a ceremony in London on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker recorded 73 goals in 65 games last season and will next appear at Wembley for England's Nations League clash with Croatia on 12 November.
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Carabao Cup quarter-final draw set as Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and City chase last eight
The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place on Wednesday night, immediately after Liverpool host Chelsea in the fourth round at Anfield. Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle and Aston Villa are also among the contenders still in the competition.
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Neville admits surprise as Manchester United keep faith in Carrick after Bournemouth thrashing
Gary Neville has expressed surprise that Manchester United chose to retain Michael Carrick following a heavy defeat to Bournemouth, having previously predicted the manager's imminent dismissal. Carrick now faces Chelsea, Roma, and Aston Villa in his next three fixtures.
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Neville 'surprised' United kept Carrick after 16th-place slump and 3-0 home loss
Gary Neville admits he expected Michael Carrick to be sacked after Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth left them 16th in the Premier League, with just two wins from 12 matches across all competitions this season.
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