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De Zerbi's Spurs set unwanted record with four goalless Premier League openers
Tottenham Hotspur have failed to score in any of their first four Premier League matches of 2026/27, the first time in the club's history they have opened a season with four consecutive goalless league games.
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Webb stands down two VAR officials after Haaland goal controversy in Manchester derby
Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus have been stood down from officiating duty following the disputed Erling Haaland goal that gave Manchester City a 1-0 win over United at Old Trafford. Pro Ref has acknowledged an 'error of judgement' and apologised to Manchester United.
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Springbok Women target first Wales win since 2010 as WXV Global Series campaign opens in Cardiff
South Africa's Springbok Women open their WXV Global Series campaign against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday, chasing a first victory over the Welsh since 2010. Co-coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September lead the side following Swys de Bruin's departure.
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Jaap Stam blasts four United players after 10-man City inflict derby humiliation
Manchester United legend Jaap Stam singled out Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha after Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City, who played with 10 men for 67 minutes. The loss leaves United 13th after four Premier League games.
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VAR Matt Donohue dropped from Premier League duty after Haaland goal error in Manchester derby
Matt Donohue, the VAR official who allowed Erling Haaland's controversial goal to stand in Sunday's Manchester derby, has been removed from this weekend's Premier League refereeing appointments after Pro Ref acknowledged an 'error of judgement'.
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Canal+ and La Liga join forces against audiovisual piracy across 50 countries
Canal+ and La Liga have signed a strategic agreement to combat sports audiovisual piracy covering nearly 50 countries in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. The two entities will pool their anti-piracy technologies and expertise.
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De Zerbi definitively excludes Richarlison from all Tottenham matches
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Richarlison will not play any match for Tottenham, neither in the Premier League nor in cup competitions, after failed transfers to Everton and Vasco de Gama during the summer transfer window.
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FOI data reveals West Ham's London Stadium was 21% emptier than official figures claimed
Turnstile records obtained via a Freedom of Information request show West Ham averaged just 49,567 actual spectators per Premier League home game last season, nearly 13,000 fewer than the club's published attendance figures of 62,455.
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Rosberg stunned by Antonelli's composure as 20-year-old opens 81-point F1 lead
Kimi Antonelli extended his 2026 drivers' championship lead to 81 points over George Russell after claiming his eighth win of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix. Former champion Nico Rosberg says the 20-year-old's composure under title pressure is "unbelievable", while Mercedes boss Toto Wolff calls him "cool as a cucumber".
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F2 adds extra Baku feature race as F1 weighs cancelling Qatar and Abu Dhabi
Formula 2 has announced a 'supersized' double-header weekend for its Baku round, adding a second qualifying session and feature race just ten days before the event. The late change fuels speculation that F1 may cancel its Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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F2 adds Baku double-header as Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix hang in the balance
Formula 2 has announced a 'supersized' Baku round featuring an extra qualifying session and feature race, a late addition that arrives as uncertainty grows over whether the 2026 F1 season finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can go ahead amid Middle East tensions.
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Ngapandouetnbu, four clean sheets at Montpellier and already in OM's sights
Author of four clean sheets in six Ligue 1 matches with Montpellier, Simon Ngapandouetnbu is reportedly OM's top target to strengthen their goalkeeper position. Marseille holds 50% of the player's rights and benefits from a buyback priority.
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English Championship ditches four-try bonus rule to align with Top 14 system
The Elior Championship has overhauled its try bonus point system ahead of the 2025-26 season, moving away from the Gallagher Premiership's four-try threshold and adopting a differential model already used in France's Top 14.
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Fifpro backs independent review of Infantino's abandoned World Cup sell-off plan
Global players' union Fifpro has endorsed calls for an independent review of Fifa's governance after Gianni Infantino scrapped a controversial plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in a business managing World Cup commercial operations.
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Yamal double and Adeyemi stoppage-time strike seal Barcelona's perfect five from five in La Liga
Barcelona survived a nervy second-half fightback to beat Levante 4-2 at the Ciutat de València on Sunday, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice and Karim Adeyemi settling matters in stoppage time to keep Hansi Flick's side three points clear at the top of La Liga.
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Patrick Vieira unveils first Senegal squad, eyes Marseille clash
Newly appointed Senegal manager Patrick Vieira will hold his first press conference on Friday in Dakar before two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and a friendly against Comoros at the Vélodrome on October 4.
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De Zerbi confirms Richarlison will not feature in Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool amid Spurs dispute
Roberto De Zerbi has left Richarlison out of Tottenham's squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup trip to Anfield, with the Brazilian still locked in a standoff with the club after rejecting a move to Vasco da Gama and being omitted from Spurs' Premier League list.
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Hokit demands Gane title shot after Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight crown
Josh Hokit has called for a UFC heavyweight title fight against new undisputed champion Ciryl Gane, hours after Tom Aspinall vacated the belt due to a setback in his recovery from eye injuries sustained at UFC 321.
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Carabao Cup loophole hands exiled Richarlison his only route back into Spurs' attack
Richarlison has been frozen out of Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad since the summer window closed, but Carabao Cup rules require no such registration — leaving Roberto De Zerbi free to call on his top scorer from last season against Liverpool.
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Van Persie becomes e-bike ambassador months after surprise Feyenoord exit
Robin van Persie has taken on a global ambassador role for e-bike brand ENGWE, his first public appointment since Feyenoord surprisingly ended his 16-month tenure as head coach despite him securing Champions League qualification.
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