Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Bardsley warns flat Fernandes could leave Man United in serious trouble this season
Former United defender Phil Bardsley has flagged concerns over Bruno Fernandes' form, describing the captain as looking 'flat' in 2026/27 and calling United's opening run of results 'alarming' after defeats to Hull and a derby disappointment.
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Tuipulotu's two-try audition puts Lions Women spot at top of her agenda
Sisilia Tuipulotu scored twice as Wales opened their WXV Global Series campaign with a 50-19 win over the Springbok Women at Cardiff Arms Park — unaware that British & Irish Lions Women coach Jo Yapp was watching from the stands.
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Springbok Women vow to redeem themselves after heavy 50-19 defeat to Wales
South Africa's women were beaten 50-19 by Wales in their WXV Global Series 2026 opener, leaving the squad frustrated and determined to respond against Italy this weekend.
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Penalty Denied to Gouiri: Refereeing Board Backs Letexier, Error Acknowledged at Monaco
The Refereeing Board has ruled that the contact between Gouiri and Doué during the Classique did not constitute a foul, and François Letexier was right not to award a penalty. However, a penalty not given to Lens against Monaco is officially recognized as an error.
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Zebo backs Leinster for third straight URC title but warns Munster faces a tough start without Crowley
Simon Zebo has named Leinster as URC favourites to complete a hat-trick of titles under outgoing coach Leo Cullen, while cautioning that Munster face a difficult opening run of fixtures without injured fly-half Jack Crowley.
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Gabi provokes Real Madrid bench, Rüdiger responds: Madrid derby descends into insults
Atlético's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid was marked by intense tensions between the two benches. Assistant coach Gabi hurled obscene insults at Real Madrid, which Antonio Rüdiger answered, before two staff members were sent off.
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Second-to-last in Ligue 1, OM receives support from FFF president
Five consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a Classique loss to PSG: OM sits second-to-last in Ligue 1. Philippe Diallo, president of the FFF, calls on the club to regain "the place that should be theirs".
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Van rehydrates to 145.8 lbs after weighing in at 125 for UFC 331 flyweight title defence
California State Athletic Commission data shows UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van gained 20.8 pounds between Friday's weigh-in and his UFC 331 title fight against Alexandre Pantoja in Los Angeles on Saturday. Pantoja himself rehydrated by 15.2 pounds to 140.2 lbs.
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Brobbey's hat-trick exposes Man City defensive frailties in chaotic 5-3 win over Sunderland
Manchester City survived a Brian Brobbey hat-trick to beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad, but Enzo Maresca was left with serious defensive questions after Ruben Dias won just three of 13 duels.
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Manusina Samoa embrace new era at WXV Global Series Challenger with World Cup in sight
Despite back-to-back losses in the opening two rounds of the WXV Global Series Challenger, Samoa's players say team cohesion is growing under new head coach Bella Milo, with 2026 World Cup qualifiers firmly in mind.
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Bellingham taunts Romero over Messi as World Cup feud resurfaces in Madrid derby defeat
Jude Bellingham and Atlético Madrid defender Cristian Romero reignited their 2022 World Cup semi-final rivalry during Sunday's heated Madrid derby, trading barbs as Atlético beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano.
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Failed Transfer Window, 15th Place: RC Lens Sinks Into a Double-Layered Crisis
After five Ligue 1 matches, RC Lens sits in 15th place with no convincing summer signings to show. Thorgan Hazard, branded a flop, epitomizes the Artesian club's struggles.
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Five straight defeats: Ligue 2 relegation no longer taboo at Marseille
Second-to-last in Ligue 1 after five matches, Olympique de Marseille is on a losing streak under Bruno Genesio. Relegation, long considered unthinkable, is now openly discussed by president Stéphane Richard and former goalkeeper Pascal Olmeta.
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Italy target Springbok Women rematch after WXV rout of Japan reignites World Cup grudge
Italy crushed Japan 55-21 in their WXV Global Series opener, setting up a charged rematch with South Africa — the side that knocked them out of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. Sara Mannini says the squad is determined to settle the score.
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VAR audio reveals how Huijsen was sent off and Romero booked in Atlético-Real Madrid derby
LaLiga and the RFEF have released official VAR audio from the Atlético de Madrid–Real Madrid derby, explaining the mistaken-identity correction that saw Cuti Romero booked instead of Jude Bellingham, Dean Huijsen's yellow-card upgrade to a red, and the reasoning behind the upheld penalty.
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Matt Brown backs Steveson's future but warns Jon Jones is the wrong mentor after 12-second UFC knockout
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown says Gable Steveson can still become a UFC champion despite being knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, but questions whether Jon Jones is the right person guiding the Olympic gold medalist's career.
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Serious ankle sprain for Valverde after Kang-In Lee's tackle in Madrid derby
Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that Federico Valverde suffered a grade 3 ankle sprain on his left ankle following Kang-In Lee's tackle during the derby lost against Atlético (2-1). The Uruguayan midfielder is expected to miss the next international window.
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Cardona crowned Ligue 2 Player of the Month for August with 4 goals and 2 assists
The UNFP has awarded Irvin Cardona the trophy for best player of August in Ligue 2. The Saint-Étienne striker scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in four matches, winning 60% of the vote.
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Cunha's deflected equaliser rescues United at Fulham but masks a glaring striker void
Matheus Cunha's fortunate deflected goal spared Manchester United a third straight defeat at Craven Cottage, but the Brazilian's discomfort leading the line underlines the club's failure to sign a natural centre-forward in the transfer window.
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Torres calls for Pedri to join PSG after seven goals in six matches on debut
After a stunning start to the season at PSG with seven goals in six matches, Ferran Torres revealed on the Spanish TV show El Hormiguero that he would like to see his former Barcelona teammate Pedri join him in Paris.
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