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Carragher condemns Fernandes for 'disappointing' reaction that sparked Foden's red card in derby
Jamie Carragher has criticised Bruno Fernandes for his role in the incident that led to Phil Foden's sending-off during Manchester United's loss to Manchester City, saying he was 'really disappointed' by the United captain's reaction to a minor contact.
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Carragher brands Arteta 'the Sir Alex Ferguson' of modern football after Arsenal's referee complaint
Jamie Carragher has compared Mikel Arteta to Sir Alex Ferguson after the Arsenal manager publicly condemned a penalty awarded against his side in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sunderland, with the club also contacting refereeing chief Howard Webb for an explanation.
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Pro Ref admits 'error of judgement' as Haaland goal seals 10-man City win over United
Erling Haaland's 59th-minute goal gave Manchester City a controversial 1-0 derby victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Pro Ref have since acknowledged an 'error of judgement', admitting the goal should have been ruled offside.
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Paris Court of Appeal Orders Mbappé to Compensate PSG for Abusive Conservatory Seizures
Paris Court of Appeal has ordered Kylian Mbappé to pay €60,000 to PSG in damages for conservatory seizures made on the club's bank accounts in spring 2025. The sum is symbolic compared to the €60 million the player obtained from the Labour Council in December.
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All 10 fighters make weight for DWCS Season 10 Week 6 in Las Vegas
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 continues on September 15 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with all ten fighters clearing the scales ahead of five bouts spanning featherweight, lightweight, welterweight and middleweight.
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Carragher slams Fernandes for 'pretending to be hurt' in Foden red-card controversy
Jamie Carragher has accused Bruno Fernandes of feigning injury to help get Phil Foden sent off in Manchester United's 1-0 derby defeat to City at Old Trafford on Sunday. The former Liverpool defender said he 'can't accept' that kind of reaction.
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Fernandes should have been carded for Foden incident, says ex-FIFA referee Hackett
Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett says Bruno Fernandes escaped punishment he deserved during Sunday's Manchester derby, arguing the United captain should have received at least a yellow card for kicking Phil Foden before Foden's straight red.
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Henry Pollock open to playing abroad and switching sports as Northampton contract talks continue
England flanker Henry Pollock has said he would consider moving overseas or exploring other sports entirely, even as he nears a new deal with Premiership champions Northampton. The 21-year-old, represented by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom agency, insists rugby remains his immediate priority.
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Adeyemi at €20M vs Diomandé at €140M: Barcelona star's girlfriend takes aim at Real Madrid
After Karim Adeyemi scored in Barcelona's 2-4 victory over Levante, his girlfriend Loredana Zefi posted a pointed "140 million" on social media, mocking the fee Real Madrid paid for Yan Diomandé — seven times the cost of the German's transfer to Barcelona.
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Norris completes 38-lap McLaren Hypercar test at Portimao, fuelling 2026 Le Mans debut talk
Lando Norris drove 177 miles in McLaren's MCL-HY Le Mans Hypercar at Portimao on Monday, completing 38 laps alongside the team's confirmed 2027 WEC drivers. The test has intensified speculation that the reigning F1 champion could make his Le Mans debut as early as next year.
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Mbappé brace and Bellingham goal send Real Madrid level with Barcelona after 4-1 rout of Rayo
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a third as Real Madrid dismantled Rayo Vallecano 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on matchday five, pulling level on 12 points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.
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Verstappen faces 100 karters, creators and athletes in Silverstone karting challenge on 16 September
Max Verstappen will start from the back and attempt to pass all 100 opponents in a 30-lap karting event at a purpose-built Silverstone circuit on 16 September. The entry list includes professional athletes, content creators, streamers and fans.
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Howard Webb faces club revolt as VAR duo axed after Haaland offside howler
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has stood down the VAR team responsible for allowing Erling Haaland's offside winner in the Manchester derby, while Arsenal have also lodged a complaint over a penalty decision — leaving several Premier League clubs demanding answers on refereeing consistency.
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VAR officials stood down after Pro Ref apology over Haaland's derby winner at Old Trafford
Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus have been suspended from refereeing duties by Howard Webb after Pro Ref admitted an error of judgement allowed Erling Haaland's winning goal to stand in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over United on Sunday.
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Marseille host PSG in Classique to close Matchday 5 of Ligue 1 on Sunday
Olympique de Marseille welcome Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening at the Vélodrome to close out Matchday 5 of Ligue 1, in a Classique where the two clubs display starkly contrasting form.
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Jaap Stam destroys four United players after 10-man City seal Old Trafford win
Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has savaged Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha after the Red Devils lost 1-0 at home to a 10-man Manchester City, leaving Michael Carrick's side 13th after four Premier League matches.
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Maguire called VAR official a 'f****** joke' months before same man allowed Haaland derby goal
Harry Maguire directed a foul-mouthed outburst at VAR official Matt Donohue during Manchester United's draw at Bournemouth in March — the same official who this weekend failed to flag Enzo Fernandez's offside position before Erling Haaland's controversial winner in the Manchester derby.
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Steiner brands Norris's Coca-Cola cooldown room stand 'unprofessional' after Spanish GP
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has called out Lando Norris for drinking Coca-Cola in the post-race cooldown room at the Spanish Grand Prix, where rival brand PepsiCo holds an official F1 partnership. Norris, who finished third in Madrid, refused to put the drink down when asked by an official.
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Netherlands soar two places in World Rugby rankings after 70-0 demolition of Samoa
The Netherlands crushed Samoa 70-0 in the WXV Global Series Challenger on Sunday, with Kika Mulling scoring four tries, lifting the Oranje to 15th in the World Rugby rankings and dropping Samoa to 17th.
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Jean Silva reveals camp injury nightmare before Noche UFC main event submission win
Jean Silva submitted Jose Delgado in the Noche UFC main event in Glendale, Arizona, but has now disclosed a punishing build-up that included a cut eye, a shin infection, a broken toe, hip trouble, and a knockdown in sparring.
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