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Bellingham levels for Real Madrid in Athens with stunning bicycle kick
Jude Bellingham answered AEK Athens' opening goal with an unstoppable bicycle kick, allowing Real Madrid to go into halftime level (1-1) in the 4th matchday of the UEFA Champions League.
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Schmeichel urges United players to weaponise Old Trafford after Roma comeback
Peter Schmeichel has revealed he spoke privately to Manchester United players after their Champions League comeback against AS Roma, urging them to harness the Old Trafford atmosphere as a weapon against future opponents.
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Kasper Schmeichel urges Manchester United fans to back team despite ownership anger
Kasper Schmeichel has called on Manchester United supporters to channel their frustration more constructively, warning that protests and negativity are harming the squad — even as fans continue to vent anger at the Glazers and club hierarchy.
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Fury FC champion Calderon steps in on four days' notice to face Bashi at UFC Vegas 124
Carlos Calderon, the reigning Fury FC featherweight champion, has been drafted in as a last-minute replacement for UFC Vegas 124 after Lucas Brennan tore his ACL. Calderon faces Austin Bashi this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on just four days' notice.
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Alisson livid with Jacquet as deflection off turned back gifts Fenerbahce equaliser
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson was furious with defender Jeremy Jacquet after the Frenchman turned away from a Mason Greenwood free kick, deflecting the ball through a gap in the wall to level the Champions League tie.
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Lawson's midfield dominance forces Red Bull into awkward 2027 seat dilemma
Liam Lawson leads the midfield with 83 points in 2026 — nearly double Pierre Gasly's tally — yet still faces losing his Racing Bulls seat to Formula 2 frontrunner Nikola Tsolov, leaving Red Bull with a difficult decision heading into 2027.
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Greenwood equalises after disputed penalty call overshadows Liverpool's Champions League opener against Fenerbahce
Mason Greenwood scored a deflected free-kick to level for Fenerbahce after Trey Nyoni had put Liverpool ahead, with pundit Ally McCoist insisting the visitors should have been awarded a penalty when Kostas Tsimikas shoved Greenwood in the first half.
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Owono reveals 'enormous pain' after Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel dies from collision
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has broken his silence following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who suffered a cardiac arrest after an accidental collision in a Spanish second-division match on Monday and died in hospital on Tuesday.
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Cunha's comeback seals United's 3-2 win over Roma as Old Trafford roars back to life
Matheus Cunha completed a stunning Manchester United comeback as they defeated Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Champions League, with manager Michael Carrick crediting the atmosphere for inspiring the turnaround from two goals down.
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Premier League panel rules all five controversial decisions correct in United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has unanimously backed every disputed refereeing call from Manchester United's 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, dismissing penalty appeals and an offside query that had frustrated United supporters.
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Canada coach Rouet hails back-to-back England wins but warns 'a year too late' for World Cup
Canada women's coach Kévin Rouet has celebrated two consecutive victories over world champions England while acknowledging the timing leaves his side short of the 2025 Rugby World Cup cycle. He is already focused on the Pacific Four Series against New Zealand, Australia and USA.
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Buckley confronts Poirier and Strickland over racial slur use, both fighters respond
UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley has publicly called out Dustin Poirier and Sean Strickland for using a racial slur, dissecting Poirier's viral airport arrest footage and challenging the sincerity of his subsequent apology.
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No Marseille player accepts salary cut despite points penalty threat
Under DNCG pressure and facing a possible sporting sanction, Marseille has failed to convince any player to reduce their wages. Sporting director Grégory Lorenzi is trying a new approach: a salary cut in exchange for a reduced release clause.
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Cunha's stoppage-time brace rescues United from 2-0 down against Roma, but Ferdinand demands more
Matheus Cunha scored twice in the final 10 minutes to complete a stunning 3-2 comeback for Manchester United against Roma in the Champions League. Rio Ferdinand praised the Brazilian but warned he has not been consistent enough since his £62.5m move.
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Replica World Cup trophy carried and kissed by Messi in 2022 final goes to auction
The replica FIFA World Cup trophy handled by Lionel Messi during Argentina's 2022 final celebrations — and signed by eight squad members — will headline Richmond Auctions' inaugural Sports Memorabilia Auction on 7 November 2026.
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RFU back Steve Borthwick to stay as England head coach until after 2028 Six Nations
The Rugby Football Union has reaffirmed its commitment to Steve Borthwick, with CEO Bill Sweeney confirming the head coach's contract extension through mid-2028 stands regardless of results this autumn or at the 2027 World Cup.
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Zubimendi's Arsenal bench role puts Real Madrid transfer back in play
Martin Zubimendi has started just twice in ten appearances for Arsenal this season, with injuries compounding his midfield pecking-order problems — and Real Madrid remain long-term admirers of the Spain international.
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Charles Leclerc and wife Alexandra welcome daughter Bianca as F1 world sends congratulations
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and his wife Alexandra announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Bianca, on Wednesday via a joint Instagram post. Drivers, teams, and celebrities from across the sport sent their congratulations.
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Goalkeeper Jesus Owono breaks silence after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's fatal collapse
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has issued a public statement following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who suffered a cardiac arrest after a mid-match collision in Spain's second division. Spanish police have opened a routine involuntary manslaughter investigation.
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Ait-Nouri's camp demands Man City exit as Maresca sidelining sparks dressing room unrest
Rayan Ait-Nouri's representatives have publicly called for the Algerian full-back to leave Manchester City, declaring his talent is being 'wasted' under Enzo Maresca after a run of cameo appearances and cup starts in the 2026/27 season.
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