Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Rooney accuses 'selfish' United players of acting 'like babies' after 4-1 Como humiliation
Wayne Rooney has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United's players following their 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como, singling out Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez for deflecting blame rather than taking responsibility.
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Rennes snatches precious draw against Juventus in Europa League (2-2)
Stade Rennais held their own against Juventus in Turin on Thursday in the Europa League, securing a 2-2 draw in a match full of dramatic twists and turns.
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Fernandes' home burgled during Man Utd's 4-1 Champions League loss to Como
Bruno Fernandes returned from Italy to find his home had been broken into while he was playing in Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday. His family were not present during the incident and police attended promptly.
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Celtic host Celta Vigo in Europa League clash both sides desperately need to win
Celtic welcome Celta Vigo to Celtic Park in the Europa League league phase, with both clubs yet to register a point after two defeats apiece. The Bhoys have lost 3-1 to Ferencvaros and 4-1 to Benfica, while Celta fell to late goals against Omonoia and Juventus.
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Guimaraes hails 'unbelievable' Rice after late equaliser rescues Arsenal at Bayern
Bruno Guimaraes praised Declan Rice as an 'unbelievable player' after the England midfielder's 82nd-minute goal earned Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, keeping the Gunners unbeaten in the Champions League.
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Yan vows to break Dvalishvili's nose again as UFC 333 trilogy looms in Abu Dhabi
Bantamweight champion Petr Yan has promised to dismantle Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, declaring 'this machine is going to be taken apart' ahead of their co-main event trilogy fight on Saturday.
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USA Women's Eagles target top-five world ranking on back of four-game winning streak
The USA Women's Eagles have won four straight tests under coach Jack Hanratty and face Italy in Nashville with a chance to record five consecutive victories for the first time since the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Leonard leads Wallaroos into farewell clash as Leonard reflects on a landmark season
Michaela Leonard, Australia's most-capped women's rugby player, has spoken ahead of the Wallaroos' final Test of a historic 2026 season in Canberra, a year marked by 50-cap milestones and the farewells of long-serving stalwarts Emily Chancellor and Cecilia Smith.
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Grant Dawson debates Batman's no-kill rule ahead of UFC 333 clash with Aliev
UFC lightweight Grant Dawson sat down with José Youngs on Anything But Fighting to discuss his love of animated DC shows and his long-running grievance with Batman's refusal to kill — all while preparing for his fight against Nurullo Aliev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
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Chile's Las Manques make history with first home Test win, defeating Mexico 39-10
Chile's women's national team, Las Manques, marked a landmark occasion on 18 October 2026 by hosting their first-ever home Test match at Centro de Alto Rendimiento Parque Mahuida, defeating Mexico 39-10 in front of 3,000 supporters.
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United chiefs blame players as well as Carrick after humiliating 4-1 loss to Como
Manchester United's hierarchy are said to believe the playing squad must share responsibility for the 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, even as head coach Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure over a season that has produced just two wins.
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How Alonso clinched his second F1 title as Schumacher's brilliant fightback fell just short
On 22 October 2006, Fernando Alonso secured his second Formula 1 world championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix, as Michael Schumacher — charging from 20th after a puncture — ran out of laps to deny him and simultaneously retired from the sport.
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Ex-Edinburgh captain Jamie Ritchie set for Glasgow Warriors debut against Benetton
Jamie Ritchie, who made 133 appearances for Edinburgh before moving to France, will start at blindside flanker for Glasgow Warriors in their URC trip to Benetton in Treviso on Saturday — one of five changes from their Champions Cup win over Sale Sharks.
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Carrick publicly rejects Fernandes' tactics criticism after Como's 4-1 Champions League rout
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes drew widespread backlash after questioning Michael Carrick's game plan in the 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Carrick has now directly contradicted his captain's assessment while acknowledging the team must improve.
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Sheehan shifts to No.8 and Prendergast absent as Leinster reshuffle for Munster derby
Captain Dan Sheehan moves to No.8 for the first time in his professional career as Leinster cope with a back-row injury crisis ahead of Saturday's URC derby against Munster at the Aviva Stadium. Fly-half Sam Prendergast is also absent, with reports suggesting an arm injury, while Jamison Gibson-Park returns from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Springbok Women reshuffle front row for first Ireland Test in 20 years as captain Latsha ruled out
South Africa's Springbok Women face Ireland in the WXV Global Series 2026 without injured captain Babalwa Latsha, forcing co-head coaches to shift Xoliswa Khuzwayo to tighthead and hand Sanelisiwe Charlie a start at loosehead. Replacement Yonela Ngxingolo is set to earn her 50th cap at Athlone Stadium.
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Akira Ioane, Josh Ioane and Shaun Stevenson named in Samoa's Nations Cup squad after All Blacks switch
Head coach Tusi Pisi has selected three former All Blacks — Akira Ioane, Josh Ioane and Shaun Stevenson — alongside ex-New Zealand Sevens star Etene Nanai-Seturo in a 30-man Manu Samoa squad for the November World Rugby Nations Cup.
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Barça-Real Madrid Clásico to be streamed live on TikTok for first time in France
FC Barcelona hosts Real Madrid on Sunday at 21:00 at Camp Nou for La Liga matchday 10. One hour of pre-match coverage and the first ten minutes of the match will be broadcast free and live on TikTok, a first in France.
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Volkanovski's coach compares him to GSP ahead of UFC 333 title defence against Evloev
City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman has likened Alexander Volkanovski to Georges St-Pierre, calling him 'our generation's version of GSP' as the featherweight champion prepares to defend his title against undefeated Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.
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Rigg starts and Wade chases try record as Newcastle host Sale in northern derby
Will Rigg makes his first Gallagher Premiership start for Newcastle Red Bulls against Sale Sharks on Friday, while Christian Wade needs just one more try to break Chris Ashton's all-time league record of 101.
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