Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Mourinho's pointed jab at Guardiola gains new weight after Man City found guilty of 114 breaches
Jose Mourinho twice publicly questioned the legitimacy of Pep Guardiola's trophies amid Manchester City's Premier League charges — remarks that carry fresh significance now a panel has found City guilty of breaching top-flight rules 114 times between 2009 and 2018.
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Villeneuve brands Piastri's Azerbaijan lock-up a 'rookie mistake' after costly Baku collapse
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve labelled Oscar Piastri's double lock-up at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix a 'rookie mistake'. The McLaren driver was running third at Baku when he locked both front brakes defending from Isack Hadjar, dropping to a 14th-place finish.
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Republic of Ireland to fulfil controversial Israel Nations League fixtures after squad vote
The Republic of Ireland will play their UEFA Nations League matches against Israel after a majority of players voted to proceed, the Football Association of Ireland confirmed on Saturday. The opening fixture is scheduled for Sunday in Debrecen, Hungary.
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Villeneuve backs Red Bull's call to keep Verstappen ahead of Hadjar in Baku
Jacques Villeneuve has defended Red Bull's decision not to swap Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, arguing Verstappen's stronger late pace justified holding position as he finished second, 0.196 seconds behind race winner George Russell.
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Colapinto apologises after lap 36 lock-up eliminates Gasly and Norris in Baku
Franco Colapinto took full responsibility after locking up on cold tyres at Turn 1 during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix restart, wiping out Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly and McLaren's Lando Norris and costing both teams a significant points haul.
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Norris calls for Colapinto ban after Azerbaijan crash ends both their races
Lando Norris demanded 'at least a one-race ban' for Franco Colapinto after the Alpine driver locked up on cold tyres at the lap 36 Baku restart, spearing into team-mate Pierre Gasly and collecting the reigning world champion in the process.
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Russell seals pole-to-flag Azerbaijan GP win as Colapinto wipes out Gasly and Norris
George Russell delivered a dominant pole-to-flag victory at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen for his third win of the season. The race was marred by Franco Colapinto locking up and eliminating Alpine team-mate Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris in a lap-36 restart collision.
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Russell seals pole-to-flag Azerbaijan win as Verstappen's late charge falls short
George Russell delivered a commanding pole-to-flag victory at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off a late Max Verstappen charge to claim his third win of the season despite two safety cars and a chaotic mid-race restart.
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Mbappé ruled out, Dembélé inherits captain's armband against Belgium
Injured in the knee during France's victory in Turkey (0-1), Kylian Mbappé has left the national team gathering. Zinédine Zidane has appointed three vice-captains, and Ousmane Dembélé, with 67 caps to his name, should wear the armband on Monday in Brussels.
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Knee Tendon Injury: Mbappé Out for France's Next Three Nations League Matches
Kylian Mbappé suffered a left knee tendon injury during France's 1-0 victory in Turkey on Friday night in Zinédine Zidane's first match as head coach. The captain will miss the next three Nations League matches and will not be replaced in the squad.
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Fowler, Rivaldo and Seedorf headline Game4Hope charity match at Goodison Park
A combined Merseyside XI featuring Liverpool and Everton legends faces a Rest of the World side at Goodison Park on Saturday, 26 September, with all proceeds going to Everton in the Community and Shelter.
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Ireland's press conference and training delayed amid player unrest before Israel clash
Republic of Ireland's scheduled Saturday media duties and training session were both pushed back ahead of their Nations League match against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary, with UEFA officials unable to explain the cause of the disruption.
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Zidane's debut as France manager draws 6.8 million viewers, five-year record
France's 1-0 victory over Turkey in Zinédine Zidane's first match as head coach attracted an average of 6.8 million viewers on TF1, marking a five-year audience record for a Nations League match.
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Freeman and Pater hat-tricks power Northampton to 59-26 rout of Newcastle Red Bulls
Tommy Freeman and James Pater both scored hat-tricks as Northampton Saints ran in nine tries to dismantle Newcastle Red Bulls 59-26 at Franklin's Gardens, though head coach Phil Dowson still tipped the visitors to be a force in the Premiership this season.
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Cejudo makes Misfits Boxing debut against Walton as Ferguson defends middleweight title in Miami
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo steps into the Misfits Boxing ring for the first time at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, facing Wanna Walton in the main event. Tony Ferguson also features, defending his Misfits middleweight title against Mahmoud Sebie.
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Nine assists in one year: Olise joins Raymond Kopa in France's legend
Provider of Mbappé's goal against Turkey (0-1), Michael Olise has brought his total to nine assists for France in 2025, an unprecedented performance for a Frenchman since Raymond Kopa in 1958.
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Mbappe scores France winner on Zidane's debut but limps off with knee injury in Turkey
Kylian Mbappe gave Zinedine Zidane a winning start as France manager with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Turkey, but the striker immediately sustained a left knee tendon injury and will return to Real Madrid for treatment.
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Zidane misses French national anthem in winning debut as France coach
Zinédine Zidane won his first match as France manager, beating Turkey 1-0 in Nations League action on Friday, but arrived on the pitch a few seconds late and missed the opening notes of the national anthem.
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Norris leads Piastri 14-6 in qualifying duels as 2026 F1 season reaches Azerbaijan
Lando Norris holds a commanding 14-6 advantage over Oscar Piastri in McLaren's season-long qualifying head-to-head after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen leads Isack Hadjar 12-4 at Red Bull and the Mercedes and Ferrari pairings remain locked at 10-10.
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Tuchel retains just 15 players from his first England squad as 11 axed after 18 months
Thomas Tuchel has made sweeping changes to his England squad since taking charge 18 months ago, with only 15 players surviving from his original 26-man selection. Injuries, retirements, and form drops account for the 11 departures.
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