Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Bellingham hails Kane as England's greatest ever after record-equalling 125th cap
Jude Bellingham declared Harry Kane 'the best player to have worn the shirt' after the Bayern Munich striker equalled Peter Shilton's England appearance record with his 125th cap, scoring twice and assisting in a Nations League win over the Czech Republic.
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New UFC flyweight champion Silva opens as underdog against returning Shevchenko
Natalia Silva claimed the UFC women's flyweight title at UFC 332, but early odds already cast her as a +165 underdog against two-time former champion Valentina Shevchenko, who vacated the belt due to injury and has publicly declared her intention to reclaim it.
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Messi scores in 3-0 farewell win over Benin to end 21-year Argentina career
Lionel Messi brought down the curtain on his international career with a goal and two assists in Argentina's 3-0 win over Benin in Buenos Aires, finishing with a record 208 caps and 126 goals for his country.
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Short-notice +400 underdog LaGrange KOs favourite Ariano to earn UFC contract
Preston LaGrange defied heavy underdog odds with a first-round knockout of Nell Ariano at Dana White's Contender Series Week 9 in Las Vegas on 6 October, earning a UFC contract after taking the light heavyweight bout on just two weeks' notice.
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Spain extends lead atop FIFA rankings, Zidane's France remains third
Despite three victories and a draw during the Nations League window, Zinédine Zidane's France gains no ground in the FIFA rankings and remains third, far behind an unstoppable Spain.
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Dana White's former runner Everett earns UFC contract with first-round KO on Contender Series
Salhahuddin Everett, who once worked as a personal runner for UFC CEO Dana White, knocked out unbeaten prospect Ozzy Martin at 1:57 of the first round at DWCS Season 10 Week 9 in Las Vegas to earn a spot on the UFC roster.
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Messi concludes 208 caps with a goal and a moving farewell speech
Lionel Messi played his final match with Argentina against Benin (3-0), scoring from the penalty spot and delivering an emotional speech. An international career spanning 208 caps and 126 goals came to a close in Buenos Aires.
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Messi scores and assists twice in emotional 208th and final Argentina appearance
Lionel Messi signed off from international football with a penalty and two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in a farewell friendly at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, ending a 21-year, 126-goal career with the Albiceleste.
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Volkov warns Pereira faces losing streak as Pavlovich power poses bad stylistic matchup
Alexander Volkov believes Sergei Pavlovich is a dangerous stylistic matchup for Alex Pereira ahead of their UFC 335 heavyweight clash on December 12 in Las Vegas, predicting the Brazilian could be heading for a losing streak.
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Hilux NPC regular season ends with 57% attendance surge and record 18-try winger
The 2026 Hilux NPC regular season has wrapped up with match attendance exceeding 300,000 — a 57 per cent rise on the previous year — while Tasman winger Kyren Taumoefolau shattered the single-season try-scoring record, crossing 18 times across the campaign.
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Volkanovski admits crowd booing Evloev at UFC 333 press conference got in his own head
Alexander Volkanovski says he felt sympathy for Movsar Evloev after fans booed the undefeated Russian contender at their Los Angeles press conference. The UFC featherweight champion insists Evloev has long deserved his title shot at UFC 333 on 24 October in Abu Dhabi.
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UFC employee Everett stuns Apex crowd to earn contract at DWCS Week 9
Four fighters secured UFC contracts at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 9 in Las Vegas on 6 October, headlined by Salhahuddin Everett — Dana White's personal runner — who knocked out Ozzy Martin inside two minutes to earn his deal.
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Messi scores penalty in fairytale Argentina farewell to end 126-goal international career
Lionel Messi signed off his Argentina career with a trademark penalty in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin in Buenos Aires, finishing with 208 caps and 126 goals — both national records — and a place in history as the only player to start three World Cup finals.
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Messi scores penalty on farewell as Argentina's record cap holder bows out with 126 goals
Lionel Messi signed off his international career with a penalty in Argentina's 3-0 friendly win over Benin in Buenos Aires, finishing as his country's all-time leading scorer with 126 goals in 208 caps.
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Stewart returns from Achilles injury to bolster Wallaroos squad for Scotland home series
Maya Stewart has recovered from the Achilles injury that ruled her out of Australia's recent European tour and is back in a 30-player Wallaroos squad to face Scotland in consecutive home Tests in Sydney.
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Bradley Slater earns All Blacks call-up and admits he is not the best hooker in the squad
Bradley Slater woke to missed calls and a frantic dash from New Plymouth to Cape Town after George Bell's injury opened the door to his All Blacks debut. The hooker is candid about his place in a deep squad but backs his work rate to keep him there.
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