Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Diomandé makes first Real Madrid start, Mourinho defends €140M signing
Yan Diomandé played 72 minutes in Real Madrid's 5-1 Liga victory over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, making his first start in white. The 19-year-old Ivorian winger, signed from Leipzig for €140 million this summer, did not silence doubters, but José Mourinho defended his protégé after the match, highlighting the young player's potential.
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Italian media question Amorim's starting XIs as Milan rescue draw at Lazio
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan remain unbeaten in Serie A but are drawing sharp criticism from Italian outlets after a flat first-half display saw them fall two goals behind at Lazio before Diego Moreira's second-half brace salvaged a 2-2 draw.
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Springboks reach record 95-point ranking high after dismantling All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore
South Africa's emphatic 43-28 win over New Zealand in Baltimore sealed a 3-1 series victory and pushed the Springboks to an all-time high of 95.09 World Rugby ranking points — surpassing even their three Rugby World Cup-winning peaks.
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USA Eagles draw lessons from 63-14 Pacific Nations Cup semi-final rout by Japan
Japan ran in nine tries to dismantle the USA 63-14 in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-final at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, with the Brave Blossoms racing to a 28-0 lead inside 16 minutes. Eagles coach Scott Lawrence acknowledged his side were "well beaten" but praised younger players for their resilience.
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Manchester United host City in Premier League derby on Sunday afternoon
Manchester United face Manchester City in a Premier League derby on Sunday at 4:30pm BST. The match is one of the most anticipated fixtures in the English football calendar.
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Genesio publicly targets McCourt after OM's three consecutive defeats
After Olympique de Marseille's third straight loss, at Rennes on Friday in Ligue 1, Bruno Genesio refused to shoulder alone the responsibility for the club's scaled-back ambitions, directly targeting owner Frank McCourt.
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Pallister urges Rashford to seize 'second chance' as United prepare for derby against City
Gary Pallister has called on Marcus Rashford to capitalise on his return to Manchester United ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford, the first meeting of the two clubs in the 2026/27 season.
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Ronald de Boer recalls referees allowing 'kicking everything' in ferocious Old Firm clashes
Former Rangers midfielder Ronald de Boer has described his shock at the physicality permitted by referees in Old Firm derbies, comparing the intensity to El Clasico ahead of Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox.
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Rennie admits All Blacks breakdown discipline 'not good enough' after 43-28 loss to Springboks
Head coach Dave Rennie conceded the All Blacks handed South Africa easy possession through sloppy breakdown penalties in Baltimore, despite praising an improved set-piece in the 43-28 defeat.
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Meulensteen backs Man City's midfield rebuild but warns United's defence could cost them in derby
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has assessed both clubs' summer midfield overhauls ahead of the Premier League derby at Old Trafford, praising City's replacements for Rodri while flagging United's six goals conceded in three games as a serious concern.
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Shaw a doubt as United and City count injury costs ahead of Old Trafford derby
Manchester United and Manchester City both carry injury concerns into Sunday's Premier League derby at Old Trafford. Luke Shaw is uncertain for United after being rested midweek, while City will be without Jeremy Doku following his calf injury.
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Guardiola apologised for dressing-room brawl after 2017 derby win but refused to take blame
Pep Guardiola once said sorry after City's celebrations at Old Trafford sparked a post-match fracas involving up to 20 players and staff, including a milk-throwing incident and an injury to Mikel Arteta. The story resurfaces ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby.
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Maresca defends Chelsea's £326m midfield spend as 'crazy' market forces City's hand
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has brushed off scrutiny of the club's record-breaking summer outlay, arguing that a 'crazy' transfer market left City with no choice but to spend big to land their top midfield targets ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.
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Pallister urges Rashford to seize second chance ahead of Manchester derby
Gary Pallister has called on Marcus Rashford to make the most of his unexpected return to Manchester United's first team, with the winger set to feature against City at Old Trafford on Sunday. Lisandro Martinez has also spoken about his personal rivalry with Erling Haaland.
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Mo'unga hails 'complete' Springboks as better than 2023 World Cup winners after series defeat
Richie Mo'unga returned from a 1,050-day Test absence only to watch South Africa seal a 3-1 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series win with a 43-28 victory in Baltimore, prompting the All Blacks playmaker to declare the 2026 Springboks an even stronger side than the team that beat New Zealand in the World Cup final.
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Erasmus credits Arendse's second-half surge as pivotal in Springboks' 43-28 rout of All Blacks
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus singled out winger Kurt-Lee Arendse as the turning point in the Springboks' 43-28 victory over New Zealand at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, the fourth instalment of rugby's greatest rivalry.
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Vanhouter shakes off shoulder scare to flatten Akpejiori with brutal first-round knockout
Da'Mazion Vanhouter survived a mid-fight injury scare to stop Raphael Akpejiori with a single right hand in the first round of their heavyweight bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, keeping his unbeaten record intact at 13-0.
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Silva, King and McMillen among four fighters to earn $100K bonuses at Noche UFC 4
Jean Silva, Sean King, Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki each earned $100,000 performance bonuses at Noche UFC 4 on 13 September 2026, rewarding a rear-naked choke main event finish, a 36-second debut knockout, and a gruelling featherweight war.
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Jean Silva submits Delgado with one-arm rear-naked choke to headline Noche UFC
Jean Silva overcame a slow start and a knockdown to finish Jose Miguel Delgado with a one-armed rear-naked choke at 2:57 of the third round, claiming the Noche UFC main event and calling out the featherweight champion.
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Rennie finds silver linings after All Blacks fall to 3-1 series defeat against Springboks
Dave Rennie acknowledged a disappointing 3-1 series loss to the Springboks but pointed to 17 tries scored across the four Tests as evidence of genuine attacking progress for the All Blacks.
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