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VAR backs Tarkowski tackle as Cunha penalty appeal dismissed in United's win at Everton

VAR upheld referee John Brooks' decision not to award Manchester United a penalty after James Tarkowski dispossessed Matheus Cunha in the Everton box, with pundit Lee Hendrie backing the call as a 'brilliant tackle'.

Rosberg says Ferrari backing Hamilton over Leclerc in 2026 title race is not feasible

Nico Rosberg has argued it is unrealistic for Ferrari to prioritise Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc at this stage of the season, with Hamilton sitting 59 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli heading into the Italian Grand Prix.

Lamine Yamal opens scoring in six minutes against Valencia with left-footed chip

Despite uncertainty over a knock sustained in training, Lamine Yamal started against Valencia and scored the opening goal in the 6th minute with a chip from a tight angle on an assist from Fermin Lopez. It is his third Liga goal of the season.

Neville and Wright clash over Arsenal and Chelsea forward lines ahead of Premier League showdown

Gary Neville and Ian Wright publicly disagreed over whether Mikel Arteta would swap Arsenal's attacking trio of Saka, Havertz and Eze for Chelsea's forward line, with Wright insisting he was 'not having that' as the two sides prepare to meet with perfect records intact.

Leclerc faces health checks after high-speed Monza crash raises Madrid fitness doubt

Charles Leclerc walked away from a heavy impact with the wall at Parabolica during the Italian Grand Prix but says he requires further medical checks to confirm he is fit to race in Madrid next weekend.

Jamie Vardy seals Championship return with Burnley after Serie A relegation

Jamie Vardy has signed a one-year deal with Burnley, returning to English football after Cremonese were relegated from Serie A. The 39-year-old joins a Burnley side yet to win in their opening five Championship fixtures.

Alonso called Mbappe for transfer advice on Kone as Chelsea's midfield hunt stalled

Xabi Alonso reportedly contacted Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe for a recommendation on France teammate Manu Kone, only for the Roma midfielder to remain in Italy after Chelsea failed to submit a formal offer before the window closed.

Infantino confirms fourth-term bid as UEFA pressure and World Cup sell-off backlash intensifies

FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 despite calls from UEFA and other football associations for him to resign over his scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Fabian Ruiz claims Ballon d'Or after Champions League and World Cup double

Winner of the Champions League with PSG and the World Cup with Spain, Fabian Ruiz openly declares himself a candidate for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, with the ceremony to be held on 26 October in London.

Téléfoot L'After divides viewers in its debut on L'Équipe channel

Parnasse destroys Hooker in half a round at UFC Paris, calls out Holloway as dream fight

Salahdine Parnasse announced himself on the UFC stage with a brutal first-round knockout of Dan Hooker in the UFC Paris main event, then immediately called out Max Holloway, declaring the Hawaiian legend his dream opponent.

Romero reveals he learned of Man Utd squad exile through social media after £10m move collapsed

Sergio Romero was left entirely in the dark when Manchester United dropped him from their 2020/21 Premier League squad, with the Argentine goalkeeper reportedly discovering the snub via social media after a deadline-day move to Everton broke down over a £10m fee.

Neville accuses Carragher of disrespecting Firmino in Havertz comparison debate

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clashed on air over whether Kai Havertz can fill a similar role at Arsenal to the one Roberto Firmino played at Liverpool, with Neville insisting Havertz is not close to Firmino's level.

Vardy ends club search by signing one-year deal with bottom-of-the-table Burnley

Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a deal until the end of the season, ending months of speculation over the 39-year-old's future. The Leicester legend arrives with the Clarets winless and rooted to the foot of the Championship.

Leclerc crashes out of Italian GP at Monza on lap two, red-flagging his home race

Charles Leclerc's Italian Grand Prix ended on lap two after a high-speed spin into the barriers at Parabolica. The Ferrari driver walked away unhurt, but the incident triggered a red flag and compounded a miserable afternoon for the Scuderia at Monza.

Infantino confirms candidacy for fourth FIFA term in 2027

Despite controversies surrounding his management and calls for his departure, Gianni Infantino will seek a fourth term as FIFA president at the Rabat congress on March 18, 2027.

Page wins ugly in Paris to fight out UFC contract, admits he must do better

Michael 'Venom' Page ground out a unanimous decision over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris, landing just 12 significant strikes across three rounds. The 39-year-old, who has yet to earn a finish in six UFC bouts, acknowledged the crowd's frustration and now faces uncertainty over his future with the promotion.

Bielik grabs child by the throat in stands, Cardiff defends player

During Portsmouth's 2-0 Championship victory over Cardiff on Saturday, Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik grabbed a young supporter by the throat in the 70th minute. The child was ejected from the stadium; Bielik received no sanction on the pitch.

Infantino confirms fourth-term bid as FIFA insists 'nothing has changed' amid resignation calls

Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed his intention to stand for re-election as FIFA president in 2027, despite mounting pressure from UEFA and other confederations to resign over his failed attempt to sell stakes in World Cup tournaments to private investors.

Hampshire Police investigate after Cardiff's Bielik appeared to grab young Portsmouth fan by throat

Hampshire Police and the Football Association have launched investigations after Cardiff City midfielder Krystian Bielik appeared to grab a young Portsmouth supporter by the throat during the Bluebirds' 2-0 Championship defeat at Fratton Park on Saturday.