Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Carragher calls for Wirtz to be dropped after 'nothing' display in Liverpool's win at Bournemouth
Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola to drop Florian Wirtz following another underwhelming performance in the 1-0 win at Bournemouth, with the German still without a goal in six Premier League appearances this season.
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Derby defeat and controversial refereeing: Real Madrid loses ground to Atlético
Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Madrid derby after Dean Huijsen's red card and a penalty converted by Alex Grimaldo. The loss leaves the Merengue six points behind Barcelona. The club and manager José Mourinho heavily criticized referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias's decisions.
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Mourinho brandishes printed images in derby rant after Real Madrid fall six points off Barcelona
José Mourinho confronted reporters with printed screenshots of disputed incidents after Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, claiming Diego Simeone's side should have had two first-half red cards. The loss leaves Real six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
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Malcolm finds optimism in Scotland's 66-14 loss as new coaching era begins
Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm drew encouragement from her side's 66-14 WXV Global Series defeat to New Zealand at Hive Stadium, pointing to visible week-on-week progress under interim head coach Dave Butcher's newly assembled staff.
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Five straight defeats and 17th place: Riolo accuses Genesio of sacrificing his players to protect himself
After Marseille's fifth consecutive defeat to PSG (2-1), consultant Daniel Riolo criticizes Bruno Genesio's communication, accusing the manager of shifting blame onto his players rather than taking responsibility as a coach.
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Wallabies target Springboks scalp on five-match unbeaten run under Kiss
Australia face two-time defending World Cup champions South Africa in Perth on Sunday, riding a five-match unbeaten run under new coach Les Kiss. The Springboks arrive without Pieter-Steph du Toit and Damian de Allende, released to spend time with family.
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Carrick unsure on Rashford injury after Man Utd limp to draw at Fulham
Marcus Rashford hobbled off in the 77th minute of Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday, with interim manager Michael Carrick admitting he had 'a bit of an issue' but unable to confirm the extent of the problem ahead of England's Nations League fixtures.
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Carragher urges Iraola to drop Wirtz after labelling Bournemouth display worst in a Liverpool shirt
Jamie Carragher has called Florian Wirtz's performance in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Bournemouth one of the worst he has seen from the German, and says the £100m signing should not start against Manchester City.
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Saint-Étienne squanders two-goal lead at Metz, Cathro furious
Leading 2-0 until the 71st minute at Metz, Saint-Étienne conceded the equalizer in ten minutes (2-2). Manager Ian Cathro was scathing, denouncing unacceptable errors for a team aiming for promotion.
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Five defeats in six matches: OM plunges into historic crisis after Classique
Beaten 1-2 by PSG at the Vélodrome in Matchday 5 of Ligue 1, Marseille have suffered a fifth consecutive defeat and posted an unprecedented record in the club's history at the start of the season.
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Steveson's manager invokes GSP and Makhachev after shock 12-second UFC KO
Gable Steveson was knocked out by Sean Sharaf in just 12 seconds at UFC 331 on September 19, suffering the first loss of his MMA career. His manager Abraham Kawa has since rallied behind him, citing early losses by GSP, Islam Makhachev, and Daniel Cormier as proof a comeback is possible.
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Fulham boss Arbeloa accuses referee of favouring United after 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage
Alvaro Arbeloa claimed officials gave 'every decision' to Manchester United after Fulham were denied a first Premier League win of the season, with Matheus Cunha's deflected late equaliser rescuing a point for the visitors.
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Volkanovski visibly heartbroken as teammate Ruffy is stopped by Tsarukyan at UFC 331
Alexander Volkanovski was caught on camera in clear distress from Mauricio Ruffy's corner after Arman Tsarukyan ended their lightweight bout with back-to-back elbows at 4:56 of round one at UFC 331.
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Joshua Van defends UFC flyweight title against Pantoja despite torn AC joint in camp
Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, only to reveal he had torn his AC joint in August and was unable to spar for most of his training camp.
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Carrick plays down VAR apology as Saha warns United's season hinges on Baleba
Michael Carrick has downplayed the significance of Pro Ref's apology over the VAR error that allowed Manchester City's derby winner to stand, while Louis Saha says £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba is central to United's season.
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Sleeping on a mat three weeks before his UFC 331 knockout, Sharaf's story stuns the sport
Sean Sharaf was living without a mattress and with his belongings packed into luggage just three weeks before he knocked out -2500 favourite Gable Steveson in 12 seconds at UFC 331. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has now shared the private messages that reveal the extent of Sharaf's hardship.
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Baraniewski vows to return stronger after Menifield ends unbeaten UFC run
Iwo Baraniewski dropped to 9-1 after Alonzo Menifield claimed a split-decision victory at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on 19 September, handing the heavily favoured Polish light heavyweight his first professional defeat.
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Lammens rescues United's point as Sesko injury concern clouds 1-1 Fulham draw
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with goalkeeper Senne Lammens making four first-half saves to keep them level against a Fulham side sitting bottom of the Premier League. Benjamin Sesko's absence with a recurring shin problem added to the gloom.
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Maresca's touchline frustration signals City still have more to give despite 5-3 Sunderland win
Manchester City extended their winning run to seven games with a chaotic 5-3 home victory over Sunderland, but Enzo Maresca's visible frustration on the touchline underlined that defensive frailties remain a concern despite sitting three points clear at the Premier League summit.
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CSAC chief moves to ban oblique kicks from MMA after UFC 331 controversy
California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster has opened discussions on banning lateral knee kicks following a complaint at UFC 331, where Edmen Shahbazyan protested a legal technique he did not know was permitted.
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