Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Premier League backs Everton no-penalty call as United's VAR misery deepens
The Premier League's panel of refereeing experts has unanimously upheld the decision not to award Manchester United a penalty at Everton on September 6, ruling James Tarkowski fairly won the ball from Matheus Cunha. The verdict arrives days after officials admitted a separate VAR error cost United in the Manchester derby.
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Zidane, Barthez and Papin reunited in Bayonne for sick children
France's new head coach Zinedine Zidane will take to the pitch on October 27 at Jean-Dauger Stadium in Bayonne, alongside Fabien Barthez, Jean-Pierre Papin and Laurent Blanc, for a charity gala match benefiting the association for sick children founded by Pascal Olmeta.
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Bevan starts at fly-half for first time as Wales name squad for WXV opener against South Africa
Sean Lynn has moved Keira Bevan, Wales' experienced scrum-half, to fly-half for Friday's WXV Global Series opener against South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park, with regular No 10 Lleucu George dropping to the bench.
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Real Madrid back Mbappe and Vinicius after Ceuta solidarity shirt snub in five-goal thriller
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr covered up t-shirts bearing a solidarity message for Ceuta before Tuesday's La Liga win over Elche, prompting Real Madrid to defend their players' right to individual expression.
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Maresca dismisses Haaland offside furore, calls focus on goal 'quite poor' after 10-man derby win
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has pushed back against the controversy surrounding Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby, insisting the real story was his side's 'unbelievable' performance after Phil Foden's early red card left them with 10 men.
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Nyoni's standout Carabao Cup display could save Liverpool millions in midfield
Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister. But it was 19-year-old Trey Nyoni's composed 65-minute performance that may have convinced the club they need not spend on a new midfielder.
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Maresca fires back at United's VAR fury: City still waiting for 2022 derby apology
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca deflected criticism over Erling Haaland's controversial VAR-assisted derby goal by pointing out that City received no apology for a near-identical offside incident involving Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes three years ago.
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Las Leonas vow to build on promising signs despite Fijiana comeback defeat in Hong Kong
Spain fell 38-32 to Fijiana in round one of the WXV Global Series Challenger after squandering a 20-19 half-time lead, but captain Lourdes Alameda and returning forward Alba Capell insist the new attacking game plan is already bearing fruit.
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Ravouvou faces three-to-four week absence after knee injury at Pacific Nations Cup
Bristol winger Kalaveti Ravouvou suffered minor knee ligament damage during Fiji's Pacific Nations Cup semi-final win over Canada and is expected to miss three to four weeks, ruling him out of Bristol's opening Premiership fixtures.
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Iraola confirms Gomez's half-time exit was planned as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in Carabao Cup
Joe Gomez made his return from a two-month injury lay-off in Liverpool's 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham, with manager Andoni Iraola confirming the defender's half-time withdrawal was pre-planned rather than a sign of a fresh setback.
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Koumas shines as Liverpool's fringe players fire past Spurs in Carabao Cup
Lewis Koumas was named man of the match as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the Carabao Cup third round, with Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and a stoppage-time Dominik Szoboszlai strike sealing the win.
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Mbappé hides solidarity message for Ceuta, sparks controversy in Spain
During Real Madrid's 2-3 victory at Elche in La Liga on Tuesday evening, Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr and Aurélien Tchouameni folded their support t-shirts for Ceuta residents, triggering fierce controversy in Spanish media.
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Arteta hails 'incredible' Dowman after 16-year-old scores twice to sink Ipswich in Carabao Cup
Max Dowman became only the second 16-year-old to score a brace for a Premier League club as Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 in the Carabao Cup, with manager Mikel Arteta urging caution over the teenage sensation's development.
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Carabao Cup fourth-round draw set after Arsenal and Liverpool seal last-16 spots
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw will take place after Manchester United host Brighton on Wednesday 16 September, with 16 sides — including Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle — already through to the last 16.
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Yanez set to face unfinished Diaz at UFC 334 in Madison Square Garden
Adrian Yanez (18-6-1) is reportedly booked to meet unbeaten Juan Diaz (16-1-1) in a bantamweight bout at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden, New York City.
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Cavalcanti redeems 2024 DWCS failure with 98-second TKO to seal UFC contract
Brazilian middleweight Igor Cavalcanti stopped Oscar Ravello via TKO at 1:38 of round one at Meta Apex in Las Vegas during Week 6 of DWCS 2026, earning his 14th professional win and a UFC contract at the second attempt.
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Unbeaten cop Luis Hernandez submits Guillon to snatch UFC contract on DWCS
Luis Hernandez, a Dade County police officer, remained perfect at 8-0 by submitting Hugo Guillon via rear-naked choke at 1:01 of round two at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 6 in Las Vegas on 15 September, earning a UFC contract.
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Perea seals UFC contract with 45-second stoppage in DWCS Week 6 main event
Mayton Perea earned a UFC contract by stopping Zevan Hunt in just 45 seconds in the main event of Dana White's Contender Series Week 6 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, extending his winning streak to four fights.
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Nyoni's Carabao Cup display prompts pundits to call off £100m Alex Scott pursuit
Teenager Trey Nyoni impressed in Liverpool's 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Tottenham on Tuesday, leading Jamie Redknapp and Conor Coady to suggest the 19-year-old could develop into a homegrown alternative to £100m-rated Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.
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Mbappé refuses to wear Ceuta support shirt, sparks controversy in Spain
Scorer and provider of an assist in Real Madrid's 2-3 victory at Elche in La Liga, Kylian Mbappé found himself at the centre of fierce controversy after concealing and then removing the support shirt for Ceuta residents before kick-off.
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