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Thauvin on fire with Lens, Zidane could recall him to France squad in November
With 14 decisive contributions in 12 matches this season, Florian Thauvin is a serious candidate for a call-up from Zinédine Zidane for November's international break, when France will face Italy and Turkey in the Nations League.
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Askhabov disqualified and suspended after attacking Ekson during timeout at Dominance FC 8
Khusein Askhabov's first-round TKO victory over Reinaldo Ekson at Airtox Dominance FC 8 in Copenhagen on Oct. 17 has been overturned to a disqualification after the Danish MMA Federation ruled he attacked his opponent during a timeout. Askhabov and his cornermen received 12-month suspensions.
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Arsenal head to Fleetwood's 10-space car park chasing first Carabao Cup since 1993
Arsenal travel to League Two Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Tuesday, where the stadium offers just ten parking spaces for a visiting squad that typically arrives with three buses and six vans.
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Kate Scott presents Ballon d'Or 2026 alongside her husband Malik Scott, former heavyweight boxer
Journalist Kate Scott, master of ceremonies for the Ballon d'Or 2026 at London Palladium Theatre alongside Thierry Henry, walked the red carpet with her husband Malik Scott, a former professional boxer turned coach.
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Ratcliffe's managerial merry-go-round edges Manchester United toward £36m bill
Manchester United's mounting compensation costs could reach £36m as Michael Carrick clings to his job after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann among the names linked as potential replacements.
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Rennie hails Fainga'anuku as genuine hybrid after injury comeback earns All Blacks recall
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Leicester Fainga'anuku is fit to tour after a difficult run of injuries, describing the Crusaders loose-forward as a versatile 'hybrid' capable of covering multiple positions across the forward and backline.
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Ballon d'Or ceremony at London Palladium delayed 30 minutes by heavy traffic
The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium has been pushed back 30 minutes to 8:30pm BST after heavy traffic disrupted the red carpet arrivals. Harry Kane is the favourite to claim the award, with the winner expected to be announced around 10pm.
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Rennie explains why record-breaking Taumoefolau missed All Blacks Nations Championship squad
Kyren Taumoefolau scored 19 tries in 11 NPC starts for Tasman and broke the competition's single-season try-scoring record, but All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says defensive concerns kept the 23-year-old out of his Nations Championship squad.
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Man United face multi-million compensation bill to prise Eddie Howe from Newcastle
Manchester United are weighing up whether to sack Michael Carrick following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, but their leading managerial target Eddie Howe could cost the club several million pounds in compensation due to his existing Newcastle contract.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Yamal, Mbappé and Dembélé in final Top 10 revealed
The Ballon d'Or 2026 rankings are taking shape: the ten finalists are known, with Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and defending champion Ousmane Dembélé among the main contenders. Seven PSG players feature in the Top 30.
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Tsarukyan accuses Gaethje of ducking him and targets Volkanovski at lightweight
Arman Tsarukyan has called out lightweight champion Justin Gaethje for avoiding a fight and says he would welcome Alexander Volkanovski crossing up to 155 pounds, with the UFC expected to update him on his next opponent by late November.
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Ballon d'Or website accidentally publishes Kane, Yamal and Mbappe as winners before ceremony
The official Ballon d'Or website posted three separate pre-written winner articles for Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe hours before the 2026 ceremony at the London Palladium, before quickly deleting them.
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England Under-15s walk off pitch at World Cup after alleged racist abuse by Ireland player
England's Under-15 players abandoned their World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland in Azerbaijan on Monday after an alleged racist incident, with FIFA confirming they are investigating and referring the matter to an independent disciplinary committee.
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Bristol Bears hand sacked Saracens forward Totoa Auvaa a second chance
Bristol Bears head coach Pat Lam has signed 21-year-old Samoan loose forward Totoa Auvaa just a fortnight after the player was dismissed by Saracens following an incident on a night out in St Albans.
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Ballon d'Or website accidentally publishes Kane, Mbappé and Yamal coronation articles
The official Ballon d'Or website mistakenly published three articles announcing the respective victories of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, inadvertently revealing the top 3 of the 2026 edition before the ceremony.
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Kane Heavy Favourite, Mbappé Reignites 2026 Ballon d'Or Race After Clasico Brace
Hours before the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony at London Palladium, Harry Kane dominates predictions with 63% odds on Polymarket, while Kylian Mbappé's brace at the Clasico has significantly narrowed the gap with Lamine Yamal.
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Howe's United arrival could trigger £70m move for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall
Manchester United are weighing a managerial change with Eddie Howe the leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick, and reports suggest Howe's appointment would accelerate United's pursuit of Newcastle full-back Lewis Hall, valued at a minimum of £70 million.
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England U15s walk off at World Cup after racism allegation against Republic of Ireland
England's Under-15 side abandoned their Fifa World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland in Azerbaijan after a racism allegation, with Ireland leading 4-1 when coach Matt Thorpe beckoned his players off the field.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Winner Announced After 22:47 Tonight in London
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place Monday evening at London Palladium. With Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane as main contenders, the winner's name will be revealed around 22:47 French time.
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Social unrest: Lorient-Brest postponed, Nice-Rennes and Lyon-Angers threatened on October 31
For the third consecutive week, Saturday social movements are disrupting Ligue 1's schedule. The Lorient-Brest match from Matchday 9 has already been postponed to Monday, November 2, while Nice-Rennes and Lyon-Angers remain uncertain.
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