Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Rennes refuses to cede return match against PSG despite Luis Enrique's request
After hosting PSG at Roazhon Park on an emergency basis for Ligue 1's opening day, Stade Rennais intends to receive the Paris club for the return fixture in March, contrary to Luis Enrique's wishes.
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Rodrigues outpoints Hernandez over five rounds to demand du Plessis or Chimaev
Gregory Rodrigues climbed from No. 15 to a likely top-five middleweight ranking with a unanimous decision over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Sacramento main event, then called out former champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
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Nantes collapse 2-5 at home to Rodez, Der Zakarian dares board to sack him
FC Nantes suffered a humiliating 2-5 home defeat to Rodez on Saturday after leading 2-1 at half-time, extending their winless run to three games in Ligue 2. Der Zakarian, in open conflict with his squad, is challenging the board to fire him.
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Brighton fan, 72, dies after leaving Amex following 4-0 win over Aston Villa
A 72-year-old Brighton supporter collapsed in the coach park after the Seagulls' opening-day 4-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa and died despite prolonged CPR from emergency services and club staff.
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Jaissle calls stoppage-time Liverpool penalty 'not good for football' after St James' Park draw
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle disputed the 99th-minute spot kick that allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to snatch a draw for Liverpool at St James' Park, insisting Lewis Hall's challenge on Victor Munoz was too soft to award.
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Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty rescues Liverpool in Iraola's Premier League debut at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw at St James' Park on Saturday, after Newcastle twice took the lead in new manager Andoni Iraola's first Premier League game in charge.
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Iraola left with 'strange feeling' as Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty rescues Liverpool at Newcastle
Andoni Iraola admitted mixed emotions after his Liverpool debut ended in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a stoppage-time penalty to deny the hosts a statement opening-day win.
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Haaland debuts buzz cut as City edge Bournemouth in Premier League opener
Erling Haaland ditched his trademark long hair for a buzz cut ahead of Manchester City's 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth at the Etihad on Sunday, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic joking the striker had 'lost a bet'.
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FIA defends safety car formation lap after Verstappen crash and driver backlash at Dutch GP
Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after misjudging a damp corner, while several drivers argued the FIA's hybrid start procedure left them unable to properly warm their tyres before a standing start.
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Alvarez jeered by Atletico fans on return as Arsenal transfer push intensifies
Julian Alvarez was met with deafening whistles from Atletico Madrid supporters when introduced as a substitute against Villarreal on Sunday, as his bid to force a summer move — with Arsenal among the frontrunners — continues to sour his relationship with the club.
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Jaissle brands stoppage-time penalty 'really soft' as Newcastle are denied by Liverpool equaliser
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle criticised the 95th-minute penalty that allowed Liverpool to salvage a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park, calling the decision against Lewis Hall 'really soft' — a view rejected by pundits Gary Neville, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge.
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Cejudo pins Dvalishvili in 36 seconds at RAF 12 to level wrestling series
Henry Cejudo avenged his stunning collapse in their first wrestling match by pinning Merab Dvalishvili in just 36 seconds at RAF 12 on Saturday, levelling the series at one apiece and setting up a potential trilogy.
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Monaco wins at Le Havre thanks to Dier in the 14th minute
AS Monaco began their Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 victory away at Le Havre on Sunday in the opening day. Eric Dier scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute.
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Szoboszlai Rescues Liverpool with Last-Gasp Equalizer at Newcastle
Twice behind against Newcastle, Liverpool drew 2-2 thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's stoppage-time goal in their Premier League 2026-2027 opener, the first official match for Andoni Iraola in charge of the Reds.
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Shearer brands Manchester United 'dreadful' after shock opening-day loss to Hull
Alan Shearer said Manchester United 'offered nothing upfront' and looked unfit as they fell to a 2-0 home defeat against newly-promoted Hull City on the Premier League's opening day, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring from set-pieces.
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Szoboszlai's 96th-minute penalty snatches Liverpool a point at Newcastle in Premier League opener
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty in the 96th minute to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw at St James' Park, cancelling out Joe Willock's counter-attack goal that had looked to seal a Newcastle win on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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Sainz accepts 'fair' penalty after locking up into Albon at Dutch Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz has taken responsibility for the Turn 1 lock-up at Zandvoort that sent him into Williams team-mate Alex Albon, earning a 10-second penalty and damaging Albon's floor badly enough to force a pit stop.
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Emery refuses to explain Watkins absence as 10-man Villa collapse 4-0 at Brighton
Aston Villa were thrashed 4-0 at Brighton on Sunday, with manager Unai Emery deflecting questions about Ollie Watkins' omission amid reports the striker is pushing for a move to Al Hilal. Joao Gomes was also sent off on his league debut.
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Rosberg warns Mercedes faces tough title run-in as McLaren's Norris surges after Dutch GP
Nico Rosberg says Mercedes should be 'worried' by McLaren's development rate after Lando Norris dominated the Dutch Grand Prix on hard tyres, running seven to eight tenths per lap faster than George Russell in a comparable situation.
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Cherki turns Bournemouth around with two assists in added time
Brought on as a substitute while Manchester City trailed 1-0, Rayan Cherki delivered two assists in quick succession to secure a 2-1 victory for the Citizens against Bournemouth, including a decisive assist for Gvardiol in added time.
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