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Second-tier English football league.
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Charlton boss Jones erupts over disallowed goal with 'volleyed his cat' linesman rant
Nathan Jones delivered one of the season's most memorable post-match interviews after Tyreece Campbell's first-half goal was ruled out for offside in Charlton Athletic's 0-0 Championship draw with QPR at The Valley on Wednesday.
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Messi closes in on full takeover of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense
Lionel Messi is reportedly on the verge of acquiring a 100 per cent stake in La Liga 2 side CD Eldense, according to Spanish outlet AS. A formal announcement could come within days, which would make it his second club ownership after fifth-tier Cornella.
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Willock's late flick rescues Newcastle from Carabao Cup shock at Millwall
Joe Willock headed Newcastle into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a goal nine minutes from time at Championship side Millwall, who had struck the post moments earlier. Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Sunderland and Bradford also advanced.
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Sunderland host Hull City in Carabao Cup third round with Diarra and Ansah both ruled out
Sunderland welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, 8 September in the Carabao Cup third round. Midfielder Habib Diarra misses out with a hamstring injury, while Hull's new signing Ilyas Ansah is sidelined by a spinal problem.
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Wycombe sack Michael Duff after winless five-game start to League One season
Wycombe Wanderers have dismissed head coach Michael Duff after failing to win any of their opening five League One fixtures, making him the first managerial casualty of the 2025-26 season. A poor run of just four wins in 12 games since March accelerated the decision.
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Joe Cole keeps TNT Sports role after admitting he dodged Hull City's shock win over Man United
Joe Cole avoided covering Hull City's opening-day 2-0 win over Manchester United, admitting he ignored TNT Sports' calls — yet the broadcaster has kept him on punditry duty, assigning him to Napoli vs Arsenal in the Champions League.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cardiff's Bielik faces FA investigation after allegedly grabbing Portsmouth fan by the throat
Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik allegedly grabbed a young Portsmouth supporter by the throat during Saturday's Championship clash at Fratton Park, which Pompey won 2-0. Bielik escaped immediate punishment but is likely to face an FA investigation.
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West Ham host Derby County in Saturday's Championship clash at London Stadium
West Ham United face Derby County at the London Stadium on Saturday, 5 September, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm. The match falls under the UK's traditional 3pm blackout, meaning it will not be televised live in Britain.
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Manchester United academy striker Louie Bradbury joins Stoke City on permanent deal
Manchester United have confirmed 17-year-old academy forward Louie Bradbury has left Old Trafford to join Championship side Stoke City on a permanent two-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months.
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Ramsdale confirmed as Southampton's fourth-choice keeper after failed summer exit
Aaron Ramsdale has been officially confirmed as Southampton's fourth-choice goalkeeper after failing to secure a move away before the transfer deadline. Manager Tonda Eckert named Daniel Peretz as his number one, leaving the 28-year-old former Arsenal stopper with no clear path to first-team football.
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Manchester United academy striker Louie Bradbury joins Stoke City on two-year deal
Stoke City have signed 17-year-old Manchester United academy forward Louie Bradbury on a permanent two-year contract, with an option for a third year. The Wales youth international scored ten goals in 26 appearances for United's Under-21s.
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Alexandre Pato's consortium wins regulatory approval to take over Northampton Town
Former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is set to become a co-owner of League Two side Northampton Town after his Sports Alpha Capital consortium received approval from both the Independent Football Regulator and the EFL.
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Lincoln City chief hails Man United loanee Ethan Wheatley as 'elite player' despite modest goal record
Lincoln City sporting director Jez George has backed Manchester United academy striker Ethan Wheatley, 20, after securing him on a season-long Championship loan — the fourth loan spell of his young career.
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Hugh Jackman confirms talks to buy into Norwich City and rival Reynolds' Wrexham
Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman has confirmed he is in talks to purchase a stake in Norwich City, setting up a potential Championship promotion battle against close friend Ryan Reynolds, whose Wrexham side reached the second tier in 2025.
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Hugh Jackman in talks to buy stake in Norwich City, eyeing Championship rivalry with Ryan Reynolds
Hugh Jackman has revealed he is "very interested" in investing in Norwich City, citing family ties to the city. The actor joked that a stake in the Canaries could set up a Championship rivalry with his Deadpool co-star Ryan Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham.
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