Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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October 25 Clasico Already Marred by Referee Controversy
Eighteen days before the Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, the likely appointment of Alejandro Hernández Hernández as referee is stirring controversy in Spain, with media outlet Marca highlighting a historical record heavily favoring the Catalans.
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Mo'unga calf tear deepens All Blacks injury crisis ahead of Bledisloe Cup
Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup preparations after scans confirmed a calf tear sustained in training, with Fehi Fineanganofo also withdrawn due to concussion and a hamstring strain.
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UFC employee Sal Everett earns fight contract after knockout on Contender Series
Sal Everett, who works as Dana White's personal runner at UFC headquarters, knocked out Ozzy Martin during Week 9 of Contender Series to earn a UFC contract — becoming the first UFC employee to compete and sign with the promotion.
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Akanji fears losing his medals as Man City appeal Premier League guilty verdict
Manuel Akanji has admitted he hopes he does not lose the titles he won at Manchester City, after an independent Commission found the club guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules spanning nearly a decade.
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Bemand urges Ireland women to embrace physical test against South Africa on historic tour
Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand has called on his squad to thrive against a physically imposing South Africa side in a two-match WXV Global Series tour to Cape Town — the first time the two nations have met in 20 years.
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New UFC flyweight champion Silva tells Shevchenko to get in line after claiming vacant belt
Natalia Silva won the UFC flyweight title via unanimous decision over Wang Cong at UFC 332 in Utah, improving to 9-0. When Shevchenko declared she was coming for 'her belt', the new champion fired back sharply, insisting the title is no longer Shevchenko's to reclaim.
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Ben Carter on six straight Wales starts: 'To get a run of games was brilliant'
Dragons lock Ben Carter has reflected on cementing his place in the Wales starting XV during the Six Nations, making six consecutive starts after initially coming off the bench. The 21-cap second row is now focused on maintaining that form at regional level with an unbeaten Dragons side.
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Pirès captivated by 'Zizou-mania': Zidane makes successful start with France
Three wins and a draw in four Nations League matches: Zinédine Zidane has impressed as France manager. His former teammate Robert Pirès praises an aura that is 'more than great' and 'quite pleasant' football.
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Sale Sharks to be without Xavier Roe for two or three games as scrum-half flies home for birth of first child
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has confirmed scrum-half Xavier Roe will miss the club's next two or three fixtures after returning to New Zealand, where his partner Ruby is due to give birth to their first child next week.
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Maresca faces players and press in 48 hours as Man City's 115-charge fallout deepens
Enzo Maresca will address his Manchester City squad privately on Thursday before facing the media on Friday — his first public appearance since the club's overwhelming guilty verdict on Premier League financial charges last week.
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Merino's 88th-minute brace seals Spain's Nations League comeback over Croatia
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice, including an 88th-minute winner, as Spain overturned a Croatia lead in Split to reach the Nations League quarter-finals. The 2-1 victory extended Spain's unbeaten run to 42 matches.
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Messi bids farewell to Argentina in tears after final appearance against Benin in Buenos Aires
Lionel Messi scored a penalty in a 3-0 win over Benin before delivering an emotional farewell speech in Buenos Aires that moved his Argentina teammates to tears, bringing an end to his 20-year international career at the age of 39.
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Messi Dismisses Favoritism Claims After Argentina Farewell
During his final match in an Argentina shirt against Benin (3-0), Lionel Messi rejected conspiracy theories surrounding the Albiceleste's World Cup campaign, citing physical and mental exhaustion of his squad.
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Messi scores and weeps in 3-0 farewell as world media hails Argentina's greatest ever
Lionel Messi signed off his international career with a goal and two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, breaking down in tears before a crowd of 85,000 and drawing tributes from media across the globe.
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Robertson blasts 'outfought' Scotland after surrendering lead in 2-1 home loss to Slovenia
Andy Robertson tore into his Scotland team-mates after they squandered a first-half lead to lose 2-1 to Slovenia at Hampden Park on Tuesday, leaving new manager Sebastien Pocognoli still searching for his first home win.
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Messi bids farewell to Argentina with assist and goal as Fernandez breaks down in tears
Lionel Messi ended his international career with an assist and a goal in Argentina's 3-0 win over Benin, with Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernandez among those visibly overcome with emotion during the post-match farewell ceremony.
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Justin Ellis scores injured to seal USMNT's fourth straight win over Canada
A 19-year-old Justin Ellis scored his second goal in three appearances for the United States, converting a 29th-minute cross to give the USMNT a 1-0 victory over Canada and complete a perfect four-game international window under Mauricio Pochettino.
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Diallo Sets Zidane's Roadmap: Three Targets, a Spanish Model
After a successful first camp with ten points from four matches, FFF president Philippe Diallo expressed satisfaction and outlined Zinedine Zidane's objectives: the 2027 Nations League, Euro 2028, and the 2030 World Cup.
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Rabiot frustrates France staff before influencing fourth goal against Belgium
Brought on in the 88th minute against Belgium (4-1), Adrien Rabiot annoyed the French bench by preparing casually without his studs before playing a role in Michael Olise's goal.
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22-year-old Soares snatches UFC contract with 63-second DWCS demolition of Miyaguchi
Brazilian bantamweight Mateus Soares earned a UFC contract on Tuesday after stopping Ryuho Miyaguchi just 1:03 into the first round at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 9 in Las Vegas.
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