Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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United approach Nagelsmann as Carrick's position hangs by a thread after 4-1 Como humiliation
Manchester United have made an approach to Julian Nagelsmann about replacing Michael Carrick, whose position is under severe threat after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to debutants Como left the club winless in seven matches.
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Union Saint-Gilloise forced to host Hapoel Beer-Sheva in empty 55,000-seat Düsseldorf Arena over security fears
Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise will play their Europa League tie against Israeli club Hapoel Beer-Sheva behind closed doors at Düsseldorf Arena on Thursday, after security concerns led Leuven to ban the fixture from its original venue.
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Fabregas regrets telling Como to ease off after 4-0 lead in Champions League rout of Manchester United
Cesc Fabregas has admitted he told his Como players to slow down while leading 4-0 against Manchester United, a decision he regrets after Joshua Zirkzee pulled one back to make it 4-1 in Naples.
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Fernandes publicly blames Carrick's tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 collapse at Como
Bruno Fernandes pointed the finger at manager Michael Carrick following Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, saying tactical decisions were 'on the manager and staff, not me' — drawing sharp criticism from former players.
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Ratier makes eight changes as France seek response to 81-12 Black Ferns humiliation
France head coach François Ratier has overhauled his starting XV for the second WXV Global Series Test against New Zealand in Whangārei, recalling experienced players including Émilie Boulard, Gabrielle Vernier and Carla Arbez after last week's 81-12 defeat in Hamilton.
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Vinicius replaced and « completely lost »: Diomandé steals the show against Leipzig
Started in the Champions League against RB Leipzig (4-1) due to his La Liga suspension, Vinicius delivered a poor performance before being substituted by Mourinho. His replacement, Yan Diomandé, scored Real Madrid's fourth goal.
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Callender set to earn her 50th Wales cap as Lynn reshuffles for Japan test
Wales co-captain Alex Callender will reach 50 Test caps when Wales face Japan at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday, with head coach Sean Lynn also recalling Nel Metcalfe and Seren Lockwood to his starting XV.
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Como's £41m revenue club humiliates £678m United 4-1 in Champions League
Manchester United suffered a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como on Wednesday, with a £823m revenue gap between the clubs making the result all the more damaging. Michael Carrick apologised to supporters still inside the stadium at full-time.
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Flares at Bruges: RC Lens faces double UEFA sanction after heavy defeat
Beaten 3-0 by Club Bruges in the Champions League, RC Lens's evening turned to disaster: flares thrown onto the pitch by their supporters interrupted the match, exposing the club to an increased fine and closure of their away section in Leipzig.
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Fabregas regrets easing off as Como dismantle Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League debut
Cesc Fabregas admitted his only regret from Como's 4-1 demolition of Manchester United on Wednesday was instructing his players to slow down in the final ten minutes, a decision he said was entirely his own.
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Canada make two changes to chase back-to-back wins over England in Ottawa
A week after ending England's 41-match unbeaten run, Canada have named a near-unchanged side for Friday's series decider in Ottawa, with Taylor Perry returning to fly-half and Gabrielle Senft promoted to the starting back row.
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Mbappé supports Vinicius and seals Real Madrid's victory over Leipzig
Author of an assist and a goal (83rd minute), Kylian Mbappé led Real Madrid to a 4-1 success against Leipzig in the Champions League, before publicly defending a Vinicius Junior struggling significantly this season.
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Carragher brands Fernandes 'a disgrace' after United captain blames Carrick for 4-1 Como collapse
Jamie Carragher has hit back at Bruno Fernandes after the Manchester United captain publicly criticised manager Michael Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, leaving United 20th in the league phase after three rounds.
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Fabregas admits he told Como to ease off after racing 4-0 clear against Manchester United
Cesc Fabregas has revealed he instructed his Como players to slow the tempo after they led Manchester United 4-0 in the Champions League, saying he regrets the decision after Joshua Zirkzee pulled one back for the hosts.
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Three defeats in three matches: Lille sinking in the Champions League
Beaten at home by Galatasaray (2-4) in matchday 3 of the Champions League, Lille remains on zero points and sits in the penultimate place. Two years after their historic run in the competition, the northern club appears on the brink of elimination.
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Wallaroos prop Eva Karpani set to earn 50th cap against Scotland in Canberra
Eva Karpani will become only the second Australian woman to reach 50 Test appearances when the Wallaroos face Scotland in Canberra, with captain Siokapesi Palu Sekona leading the celebrations for the third-highest try-scorer in Wallaroos history.
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Dvalishvili vows to prove he's 'much better' than Yan in UFC 333 bantamweight trilogy
Merab Dvalishvili faces Petr Yan in a trilogy bout at UFC 333 on 24 October at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with the former champion targeting the 135-pound title he lost to Yan by unanimous decision in December 2025.
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4-1 defeat at Como: Fernandes attacks staff, Carrick questions players' commitment
Manchester United suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at Como on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League league phase, laying bare internal tensions at the club. Captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the coaching staff's tactical choices, while manager Michael Carrick questioned his squad's commitment and engagement.
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