Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Messi ends 208-cap Argentina career: the red card debut, corruption claims and World Cup glory
Lionel Messi will earn his 208th and final Argentina cap in a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires, drawing the curtain on a 20-year international career that brought three major trophies alongside controversy and heartbreak.
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Rabiot sidelined as Da Cunha and Camavinga establish themselves after 4-1 win over Belgium
France's commanding 4-1 victory over Belgium on Monday at Stade de France has reignited debate over the midfield: Riolo and Petit agree on sidelining Rabiot in favour of Da Cunha and Camavinga.
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Umaga warns All Blacks must adapt as Kiss stamps his mark on resurgent Wallabies
All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga has acknowledged Australia's tactical evolution under Les Kiss ahead of the Bledisloe Cup opener in Auckland, warning New Zealand must adjust to a wider, more expansive Wallabies attack.
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Pereira targets heavyweight redemption against Pavlovich in UFC 335 co-main event
Alex Pereira and Sergei Pavlovich will clash in the co-main event of UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Pereira returns after his TKO loss to Ciryl Gane, while Pavlovich rides a three-fight winning streak into the heavyweight matchup.
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Unbeaten Pergande steps up to face Magomedov on PFL Dubai card in November
Lightweight prospect Alexei Pergande (8-0) has been added to the PFL Dubai card on Nov. 14, where he will face Akhmed Magomedov (10-2) at the Coca-Cola Arena in his first fight outside the United States.
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Cyborg confirms she will fight MMA again after PFL farewell win over Vieira
Cris Cyborg has confirmed she intends to compete in MMA beyond her Professional Fighters League contract, pointing to her unanimous decision win over Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Aug. 22 as proof she can still perform at the highest level.
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Belgium Collapses in 15 Minutes, Sparks Fury from Press
Leading 1-0 at Stade de France until the 75th minute, the Red Devils conceded four goals in fourteen minutes against France, triggering outrage in Belgium. A seventh consecutive defeat to the French since 1981.
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Zidane identifies France's recurring weakness after four Nations League matches
Despite three victories and a draw in this first gathering, Zinedine Zidane highlighted a lack of presence in the box and verticality in the final 20-30 metres as a priority area for improvement.
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Booed and substituted, Dembélé gives way to brilliant Olise against Belgium
Ghostly for the second consecutive time with France, Ousmane Dembélé left the field to boos from Stade de France during the 4-1 victory over Belgium. His replacement Michael Olise responded with an assist and a brace.
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Maignan surpasses Joël Bats and claims third place among France's most-capped goalkeepers
By earning his 51st cap for France, Mike Maignan has broken Joël Bats' record of 50 selections since 1989, and now ranks third behind Hugo Lloris (145 caps) and Fabien Barthez (87 matches). Bats was a hero of Euro 1984 and the 1986 World Cup.
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Hemdani Algeria manager: the Rangers training ground fight anecdote
Brahim Hemdani has taken over as Algeria manager with a record of one win and one draw in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. A former Rangers teammate recalls a heated altercation during training that illustrates the fiery temperament of the coach.
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Umaga urges All Blacks defensive response after three straight Springbok defeats
All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga has called on his side to rediscover their defensive edge ahead of the 2026 Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies at Eden Park, admitting three consecutive losses to the Springboks — conceding an average of 35 points — is something he cannot recall happening in his lifetime.
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Deschamps absent from Pirès tribute, rift with 1998 World Cup champions confirmed
While Zidane, Henry, Thuram and nearly all the heroes of France 98 will gather Tuesday at Saint-Symphorien for Robert Pirès' tribute match, Didier Deschamps will once again be notably absent, illustrating a lasting rupture with his former teammates.
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UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo ends 17-month absence with grappling draw against Marlon Vera
Jose Aldo made his competitive return on Sunday, drawing with UFC bantamweight Marlon Vera in a 10-minute grappling match at Hype Fighting in Quito, Ecuador — his first appearance since a UFC loss to Aiemann Zahabi 17 months ago.
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Beer runs dry and 14-hour days: Trafford FC's remarkable FA Cup run on a shoestring
Step nine side Trafford FC have already banked over £8,000 in FA Cup prize money and drawn crowds twice their usual average, with a replay against Atherton Collieries on Tuesday standing between them and a place in the first round proper.
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Fernandes deployed in unfamiliar wide role as Zirkzee admits he must fight for Carrick's trust
Bruno Fernandes captained Portugal from a left attacking position rather than his usual central role in their Nations League win over Norway, while Joshua Zirkzee acknowledged he needs to perform better to earn regular minutes at Manchester United under Michael Carrick.
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Benin goalkeeper warns Messi: no gifts for his final Argentina match
Lionel Messi will play his last match for Argentina on Tuesday evening at the Monumental in Buenos Aires against Benin in a friendly with strong symbolic weight. Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou has warned: he will attempt to stop every shot from the Pulga, including penalties.
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UFC runner Salhahuddin Everett fights for a contract after his dream nearly got him fired
Salhahuddin Everett, who works as a runner for the UFC, faces Ozzy Martin on Dana White's Contender Series on 6 October with a UFC contract on the line. The unbeaten 4-0 fighter once lost a job application to the company after admitting his five-year plan was to compete for it.
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Court McGee retires after 16 years and 29 UFC fights with a heartfelt farewell
Court McGee has officially retired from the UFC following a third-round TKO loss to Eric Nolan at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on 3 October. The TUF Season 11 winner closed out a 16-year, 29-fight career by laying his gloves down in the Octagon.
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Lonergan sizes up Roigard ahead of Bledisloe Cup No. 9 duel at Eden Park
Wallabies scrum-half Ryan Lonergan has praised All Blacks rival Cam Roigard as a 'great attacking threat' with a left foot to match, as the pair prepare for a potential positional duel in the Bledisloe Cup series opener in Auckland.
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