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30 September 2026
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Injuries
Man Utd's Injury List Grows to Six Before Spurs Clash
Noussair Mazraoui limped off with Morocco, joining Bruno Fernandes and four other Manchester United players sidelined ahead of the Tottenham game.
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Matches
Viktor Gyokeres Set to Start for Sweden Despite Injury Scare
Gyokeres left the pitch bloodied but Potter confirms he'll play on for Sweden after scoring twice in two games, now the team's undisputed first-choice striker.
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Interviews
Ronaldo and Jesus resolve Portugal dispute
Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus have made peace after the forward's benching against Norway sparked tension in the Portugal squad.
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Injuries
Grimaldo forced out of Spain squad with thigh injury
Alejandro Grimaldo will miss Spain's final two Nations League fixtures after a thigh injury in the warm-up before the Croatia win; Fran García replaces him.
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Matches
Ireland Rout Israel 3-0 Amid Handshake Boycott
Parrott, Idah and Moylan scored as Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in the Nations League, with players skipping the pre-match handshake and pennant exchange.
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Transfers
Bordeaux sold for €1 to Park Bench
English investment fund Park Bench has agreed to buy six-time champions Bordeaux from Gérard Lopez for a symbolic €1, taking on the club's debts.
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Matches
Golovin Scores Twice as Russia Beat Iran 2:0
Golovin's brace earned an 8.3 Goal Index rating in Kazan as Tyukavin's agent and Glushenkov also weighed in on Russia's friendly win.
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Transfers
Bayern Munich plan Michael Olise deal until 2032
Bayern are set to offer Olise a contract until 2032 worth about €25m a year, though he wants a release clause as Liverpool and Real Madrid circle.
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Football
Cristian Romero Named Argentina Captain After Messi
Lionel Scaloni confirmed Cristian Romero as Argentina's new captain, with Emiliano Martínez and Lautaro Martínez as his deputies, following Messi's retirement.
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Football
Botev Plovdiv President Iliyan Filipov Shot Dead
Iliyan Filipov, president of Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv, was killed by a gunshot to the head while walking home after a match; police are hunting a suspect.
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Matches
Netherlands face Greece in Nations League finale
Oranje wrap up their Nations League group on Thursday in Thessaloniki, chasing another win over a Greek side they've beaten nine of eleven times.
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Matches
Modric thanks Spain fans as Bilic slams Croatia display
Yamal and Williams starred in Spain's 4-1 win over Croatia, but the night was marked by Modric's ovation and Bilic's blunt criticism of his team.
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Interviews
Dan Friedkin: "A Great Moment" for Roma
At the ECA assembly in Copenhagen, Roma's owner celebrated the club's stadium progress and Serie A lead, drawing praise from rival executives.
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Football
John Stones convicted over speeding while away at World Cup
The Inter Milan defender was fined £1,052 and given four penalty points after missing a police letter while on England duty and later moving to Italy.
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Football
Manchester City Found Guilty on All Premier League Charges
An independent panel ruled City used sham contracts for nine years to boost income by over £900m; the club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.
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Football
Ferran Soriano's Video Message Sparks AI Deepfake Doubts
Manchester City's CEO defended the club against Premier League charges in a video where viewers noticed he never blinked, fueling AI-manipulation suspicions.
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Football
Malagò faces commissioner threat despite FIGC re-election
Malagò won nearly 70% of the vote in June, but CONI lawyers say a technicality could still trigger commissioner rule over the FIGC.
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Results
England beat 10-man Czech Republic in Nations League
Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England won 2:0 in Prague after Pavel Šulc's early red card for the hosts.
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Matches
Lamine Yamal scores twice as Spain beat Croatia 4:1
Yamal struck inside two minutes and added another in the second half, becoming the first player in 106 years of Spain's history to score early in consecutive games.
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Football
Manchester City found guilty on all charges by Premier League panel
An independent commission ruled Manchester City breached financial rules over nine seasons; the club says it is disappointed and will contest the verdict.
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Football
Real Madrid Move Toward Rejoining European Football Clubs
Al-Khelaifi says Real Madrid are returning to EFC after their Super League exit, as Barcelona formally rejoins the body in Copenhagen.
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Matches
USMNT Brawl Overshadows 4-2 Win Over Chile
A post-match scuffle erupted after the USA beat Chile 4-2, with Tyler Adams held back and Pochettino stepping in to separate players.
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Transfers
Cavan Sullivan's Manchester City move still on track
Fabrizio Romano says reports of a collapse are false: the 17-year-old's deal to join City after turning 18 remains in place despite City's rules-related risks.
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Interviews
Tuchel: England Deserved Win After Sulc Red Card
Tuchel says England became clear favourites once Czechia's Sulc was sent off, praising Alexander-Arnold's assist in the 2-0 Nations League win.
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