Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Floyd Samba scores twice on debut as makeshift striker in Man City's 5-0 Carabao Cup rout of Norwich
The 17-year-old son of former Premier League defender Christopher Samba netted a brace filling in for rested Erling Haaland, despite never having played as a centre-forward before.
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USA Women's Eagles name squad to open WXV Global Series against Ireland in Dublin
The USA Women's Eagles have confirmed their 23-player matchday squad for their WXV Global Series opener against Ireland at Tallaght Stadium, with Mae Sagapolu returning from injury to start in the front row.
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Cherki scores against Norwich but substituted at half-time for second consecutive match
Rayan Cherki opened his Manchester City goal tally in the Carabao Cup against Norwich (4-0) on Thursday at the Etihad. However, Enzo Maresca substituted him at half-time for the second time in a row, raising questions about his place in the starting XI.
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Canada's Olivia Apps vows 'completely different team' as Red Roses rematch looms
Scrum-half Olivia Apps says Canada have rewatched their 33-13 Women's Rugby World Cup final defeat to England and emerged convinced they are a better side. The two nations meet at Sandy Park on Saturday, 357 days after that Allianz Stadium showdown.
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Messi confronts MLS commissioner Garber after Inter Miami's Campeones Cup triumph
Lionel Messi was caught on video pointing his finger at MLS commissioner Don Garber and speaking to him repeatedly after Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the Campeones Cup on Wednesday. Neither MLS nor Inter Miami offered an explanation for the exchange.
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Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona-Atlético and Real Madrid-Real Sociedad in the semi-finals
The draw has set the semi-final matchups for the 2027 Spanish Super Cup: FC Barcelona will face Atlético Madrid on February 2, while Real Madrid will take on Real Sociedad the following day, both in Istanbul.
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Jérémy Jacquet, 21, Expected in Zidane's First France Squad
On the eve of announcing his first squad as France manager, Zinédine Zidane is set to call up Liverpool centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, who came through Stade Rennais' academy, as William Saliba is sidelined with a back injury.
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Keane tells red-carded Foden to 'get on the bus' after taunting United fans at Old Trafford
Roy Keane criticised Phil Foden for making a '1-0' gesture to Manchester United supporters after Sunday's derby, arguing the City midfielder had no right to celebrate having been sent off in the 23rd minute.
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Carabao Cup: Manchester City host Norwich for a place in the round of 16
Defending champions Manchester City welcome Norwich, currently 14th in the Championship, in the final round of 16 tie of the Carabao Cup. If they qualify, Manchester City will face Brighton in the next round.
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Rugby Europe Super Cup returns without defending champions as 2025-26 fixtures confirmed
Rugby Europe have confirmed the fixtures for the sixth edition of the Super Cup, running across five weekends from October to December. Defending champions Castilla y León Iberians will not feature after the Spanish Rugby Union withdrew the franchise from the competition.
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Brighton overturn two-goal deficit to dump Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup
Manchester United surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup, with Michael Carrick's foul protest over the opener dismissed by former Premier League referee Keith Hackett.
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Reynolds and McElhenney mock Southampton's Spygate scandal in video ahead of Championship clash
Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have released a tongue-in-cheek social media video referencing Southampton's 'Spygate' controversy, days before the two clubs meet at the Racecourse Ground in the Championship.
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PSG ultras take legal action against 11-year Marseille travel ban
On the eve of the OM-PSG Classique in Ligue 1 Matchday 5, the Collectif Ultras Paris filed an appeal with France's highest administrative court to challenge the ministerial order banning them from traveling to the Vélodrome since April 2015.
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Suspended after AFCON 2025, Luca Zidane absent from Hemdani's first squad
Brahim Hemdani, promoted as Algeria's head coach following Petkovic's departure, unveiled his first squad without Luca Zidane and Rafik Belghali, both suspended for two matches following the Marrakech incidents in January.
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De Goede returns to captain Canada for Women's World Cup final rematch with England
Sophie de Goede starts and captains Canada for the 25th time as they face England in their first meeting since the Women's Rugby World Cup final, which the Red Roses won 33-13 in front of a world-record crowd of 81,885.
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Ratier makes five changes as France seek first WXV win against Wallaroos
France head coach François Ratier has named five changes to his starting XV for Saturday's WXV Global Series clash against Australia in Aix-en-Provence, following last weekend's 28-14 defeat to New Zealand in Lyon.
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Van doubles down on 'I'm his dad' taunt as UFC 331 rematch with Pantoja nears
Joshua Van has kept up his provocative stance toward Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 media day, insisting the former flyweight champion is delusional and simply cannot stand him ahead of Saturday's title rematch.
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Gaethje dismisses Topuria's loaded-gloves claim as 'lame excuse' but welcomes rematch
Justin Gaethje has shrugged off Ilia Topuria's accusation of loaded gloves following their June UFC lightweight title fight, calling it a 'lame excuse' while remaining open to a rematch in early 2027.
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Italian media savage Amorim with 4.5 ratings after AC Milan's Europa League loss to Benfica
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan tenure hit its first serious turbulence as the former Manchester United manager was handed a 4.5 out of 10 by two major Italian outlets following a 2-0 Europa League defeat to Benfica, with critics targeting his team selection for the fourth successive match.
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England make nine changes as Red Roses face Canada in WXV World Cup final rematch
Head coach John Mitchell has overhauled his England starting XV for Saturday's WXV Global Series opener against Canada in Exeter, with an entirely new front row among nine alterations from last week's win over Australia.
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