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Belgium withdraws Infantino support over Balogun red-card suspension controversy

The Royal Belgian Football Association has refused to back Gianni Infantino's re-election as Fifa president, citing a lack of transparency over the Folarin Balogun red-card ruling that allowed the USA forward to play against Belgium at the World Cup.

Football Sep 7

Vardy signs for Burnley six years after silencing their fans with a goal against them

Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a one-year deal as a free agent, reuniting him with the supporters who chanted about his wife Rebekah in 2019 — a taunt he answered by scoring and cupping his ears at the away end.

Football Sep 7

Rooney says Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to escape red card in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea

Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young argued Gabriel should have been sent off for kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez in the face during a first-half goalmouth scramble, though referee Chris Kavanagh and VAR took no action as Arsenal came from behind to win 2-1 at the Emirates.

Football Sep 7

Emi Martinez escorted by bodyguards through North London crowd after Arsenal defeat Chelsea

Emi Martinez was accompanied by two bodyguards as he left the Emirates Stadium following Chelsea's 2-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, with footage of the goalkeeper navigating a crowd of fans circulating on social media.

Football Sep 7

Wolff admits Mercedes 1-2 at Monza 'could have ended in disaster' as Antonelli and Russell clashed

Toto Wolff revealed he had his finger on the radio button to intervene as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell traded the lead multiple times at Monza, with a late scare on lap 49 nearly turning a Mercedes 1-2 into catastrophe.

Formula 1 Sep 7

Alonso admits Caicedo was rushed back too soon after Chelsea's 2-1 loss at Arsenal

Xabi Alonso conceded he brought Moisés Caicedo back from injury prematurely last week, with the midfielder again absent as Chelsea fell 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, surrendering a Morgan Rogers lead to goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.

Football Sep 7

Shearer warns Maresca faces sack pressure as City's 115-charge spending draws scrutiny

Alan Shearer has said Enzo Maresca will face enormous pressure if Manchester City fail to win the Premier League title, while also admitting he cannot understand how the club continue to spend heavily amid 115 alleged rule-breach charges.

Football Sep 7

Neville warns Carrick over defensive frailties after Man Utd surrender lead twice at Everton

Gary Neville has raised a 'big fear' about Manchester United's defensive fragility after they twice surrendered the lead in a 2-2 draw at Everton, shipping six goals in their opening three Premier League games.

Football Sep 7

Blair admits All Blacks squandered 12 line breaks in 29-24 defeat to Springboks

All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair expressed frustration after New Zealand's 29-24 loss to South Africa at FNB Stadium, pointing to 12 line breaks that yielded too little as the Springboks clinched the home series.

Rugby Sep 7

Record deficit and zero signings: OM fans confront McCourt after third defeat

Beaten 3-2 by Paris FC on Sunday at the Vélodrome, Marseille suffered their second consecutive loss. In the stands, cutting banners directly targeted owner Frank McCourt, accusing him of lying and incompetence.

Football Sep 7

Former UFC title challenger Marlon Moraes hip-tosses aggressive motorist while on duty as Florida cop

Viral footage from a March 27 traffic stop in South Florida shows ex-UFC bantamweight Marlon Moraes, now a Coral Springs police officer, using a hip toss to subdue a motorist who repeatedly challenged him and moved aggressively toward him.

MMA Sep 7

Ferguson returns to Misfits Boxing ring to face soccer-star-turned-fighter Biyong on Sept. 26

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson will box Kenzo Biyong, a former professional soccer player making his striking debut, in a five-round bout at Misfits Boxing on September 26 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.

MMA Sep 7

Man United make initial contact with Dortmund over £86m Nmecha despite stacked midfield

Manchester United have held early talks with Borussia Dortmund over Felix Nmecha, just days after the summer window closed. The Germany international is valued at £86m and is contracted to Dortmund until 2030.

Football Sep 7

Man City using AI to map the gap between academy winger McAidoo and first-team star Doku

Manchester City's academy director Thomas Krucken has revealed the club is deploying AI-driven position-specific data to show young players exactly how far they are from first-team level, with winger Ryan McAidoo being benchmarked against Jeremy Doku.

Football Sep 7

Oumar Sy admits chasing finish for home crowd cost him UFC Paris upset

Oumar Sy, a -210 favourite against Modestas Bukauskas at UFC Paris, has acknowledged that his obsession with securing a stoppage for the French crowd left him vulnerable to the knee and follow-up strikes that handed him a shocking second-round defeat.

MMA Sep 7

Parnasse stops Hooker in round one on UFC Paris debut, calls out Holloway

Salahdine Parnasse announced himself to UFC audiences in emphatic fashion, finishing Dan Hooker with a body kick and follow-up strikes in the first round of the UFC Paris main event before targeting a future bout with Max Holloway.

MMA Sep 7

Rakhmonov reveals worsening knee injury casts doubt over UFC welterweight return

Unbeaten UFC welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov has admitted his return to competition is far from certain after revealing he fought Ian Garry in December 2024 with a serious pre-existing knee injury that worsened during the bout.

MMA Sep 7

United rule out David Alaba signing as £80m Wharton prediction emerges

Manchester United have decided against pursuing free agent David Alaba, according to club correspondent Tyrone Marshall, while former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton will join United in an £80m move next summer.

Football Sep 7

Michael Page beats Ruziboev on decision but admits he's 'holding back' at UFC Paris

Michael Page defeated Nursulton Ruziboev by unanimous decision at UFC Paris in the final fight of his current contract, but the knockout artist left frustrated, saying he played it too safe and needs to take more risks.

MMA Sep 7

Makhachev accepts Burroughs' callout but insists it must be inside the cage

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev has responded to Jordan Burroughs' challenge after the Olympic gold medalist defeated a Dagestani wrestler in Moscow, accepting a matchup — on the condition it takes place in an MMA cage.

MMA Sep 7