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29 September 2026
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Solomon: Israel is ten times better than Ireland
Israel's captain hit back after a 3:0 Nations League loss, saying he holds back real feelings on Ireland's players to avoid a ban.
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Lamine Yamal stuns Wembley with early strike
The Barcelona winger scored two minutes into Spain's clash with England at Wembley, the same day Messi netted his 931st career goal for Inter Miami.
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Gil Vicente to host Sp. Braga on 18 October
The postponed Liga Betclic clash was rescheduled after gastrointestinal illness hit Braga's squad, with both sides first playing Taça de Portugal openers.
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Zidane's Wild Celebration as Olise Sinks Belgium
Michael Olise's 88th-minute winner gave France a 1-0 win in Brussels, and Zinedine Zidane's touchline celebration went viral within hours.
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Sweden beat Poland as Lewandowski watches from bench
Graham Potter's Sweden won 3-1 in Solna to make it two from two in Nations League Group B4, with Lewandowski only appearing in the 88th minute.
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Montella stunned by Turkish fans' fury after 4-1 loss to Italy
Turkey fell 3-0 inside 27 minutes and lost 4-1 at home to Italy, with coach Vincenzo Montella facing chants for his resignation from angry Bursa crowd.
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Olise's late solo goal sinks Belgium for France
Michael Olise scored a stunning 88th-minute solo goal as France beat Belgium 1-0 in the Nations League, extending Zinédine Zidane's perfect start.
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Pio and Sebastiano Esposito start together for Italy
Francesco Pio Esposito scored in Italy's 4-1 win over Türkiye, dedicating the goal to his and brother Sebastiano's grandmother during her illness.
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Olise's late strike sinks Belgium in Nations League
Substitute Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute off a Rayan Cherki assist as France beat Belgium 1-0 in Brussels for a second straight Nations League win.
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Ancelotti to Use Raphinha as No. 9 vs Australia
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to field Raphinha as a centre-forward in Brisbane, mirroring the role Hansi Flick gives him at Barcelona.
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Montenegro beat Armenia 3-2 as Latković wins it late
Aleksa Latković scored on 89 minutes to give Montenegro a 3-2 win in Yerevan and top spot in Nations League Group 2 after Armenia twice pulled level.
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Petrovac vs Mladost DG: friendly kicks off at 18:00 Moscow time
Petrovac face Mladost DG in a friendly on Monday, 28 September, at 18:00 Moscow time. Sports.ru runs a text commentary and Winline will show the game.
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Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 as Putellas stars for London City
Alyssa Thompson's late first-half goal sinks wasteful Arsenal, who managed two shots on target from 18, while Alexia Putellas shines in London City's 2-0 win.
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Cristiano Ronaldo stays on bench as Portugal win at Norway
Ronaldo played no minutes in the Nations League win over Norway and left for the dressing room; coach Jorge Jesus says he counts on him but must talk to him.
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Japan vs Venezuela: Friendly Match Preview and Broadcast Info
Japan host Venezuela in a friendly at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on 28 September, kick-off 13:25 Moscow time; see where to watch the match live online.
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Enner Valencia hat-trick sends Boca past Racing in Copa Argentina
Substitute Enner Valencia headed three goals as Boca Juniors came from 2-0 down to beat Racing 3-2 and reach the Copa Argentina semi-final against Banfield.
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Meerdink scores twice as Netherlands win in Serbia
AZ striker Mexx Meerdink scored both goals, the first from the penalty spot, in his first start for Oranje as the Netherlands won their Nations League game in Serbia.
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Portugal beat Norway 2-1 without Ronaldo in Nations League
João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos scored as Portugal won in Norway, with Erling Haaland levelling once, while Cristiano Ronaldo stayed on the bench.
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Inter Miami lose 2-1 at Columbus despite Messi free-kick goal
Jamal Thiaré struck on 90+8 after a VAR check as Inter Miami, down to 10 men, extended their MLS winless run to five games despite Lionel Messi's free kick.
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Messi scores free kick for Inter Miami but Columbus win 2-1
Messi's 76th free-kick goal is two short of the record 78, but Inter Miami lost 2-1 at Columbus Crew after a stoppage-time winner and a late red card.
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Cavan Sullivan, 16, Starts for USA in 4-1 Win Over Peru
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the fourth youngest player for the USA, starting the friendly win over Peru with Manchester City waiting.
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Gilberto Mora, 17, becomes Mexico's youngest goalscorer
The Tijuana teenager scored in a 1-1 friendly draw with Colombia, and Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested ahead of a possible move next summer.
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Modrić becomes Croatia's oldest scorer in 2-1 win over Czech Republic
The 41-year-old broke his own record with his 30th international goal as Croatia won in Prague, and they now visit Spain on 29 September in Group 3.
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