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29 September 2026
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Football
Real Madrid to Rejoin European Football Clubs Association
Al-Khelaifi announced Real Madrid's return to the EFC in Copenhagen, ending the Super League rift, as Ceferin was urged to seek another UEFA term.
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Transfers
Bayern Munich eye Jules Koundé for January move
Bayern want to sign Barcelona's Jules Koundé in January, but the deal hinges on first selling Kim Min-jae to fund the transfer, per Sport.
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Injuries
Nicolo Zaniolo Out Three to Four Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Udinese confirm Zaniolo suffered a right thigh biceps femoris injury on Italy duty, ending hopes of a national team return in the near term.
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Interviews
Glushenkov: Messi Is the Best Player in History
Zenit midfielder Maksim Glushenkov points to Messi's eight-goal World Cup return at almost 40 as proof he tops the all-time list.
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Football
Aston Villa sack Natalia Arroyo after winless WSL start
Villa dismissed head coach Natalia Arroyo following four games without a win, leaving the club second-bottom of the table; Brian Sørensen takes interim charge.
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Football
Courtney Meppen-Walter dies aged 32
Former Manchester City youth player and England Under-18 captain Courtney Meppen-Walter has died, with ex-club Bury leading tributes from the football community.
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Injuries
Rafinha subbed at half-time on Brazil duty
Barcelona's in-form winger left Brazil's friendly against Australia after scoring a penalty, with the CBF citing muscular discomfort.
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Matches
Endrick and Souttar clash in Brazil-Australia friendly
Tempers flared as Brazil beat Australia 4-2, with Endrick and Harry Souttar booked after a scuffle before Endrick set up Bruno Guimaraes' goal.
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Matches
Fan Dies in Crush Before Zimbabwe vs DR Congo Qualifier
A supporter was fatally struck by a police crowd-control vehicle amid a crush at gate two of Harare's National Sports Stadium as the World Cup qualifier began.
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Interviews
Monchi apologises to Espanyol fans over Lamine Yamal Ballon d'Or pick
Espanyol's sporting director says he backed Barcelona's Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or over Mbappé and Kane due to nationality, sparking fan anger.
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Transfers
Van Dijk's Liverpool exit could send him to Real Madrid
With no renewal offer on the table and his contract expiring in 2027, Van Dijk is drawing interest from Real Madrid, Milan, Inter Miami and Galatasaray as a free transfer.
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Football
Court bans 13 Spartak Moscow fans over stadium grenade
A Moscow court fined and banned 13 Spartak supporters for six months to a year after they brought an airsoft grenade into the Lukoil Arena.
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Interviews
Wayne Rooney rejects idea of retroactive 2012 title medal
Rooney says Manchester United didn't earn the 2011-12 Premier League title and would feel uncomfortable accepting a medal even if City are stripped of it.
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Football
Turkish Referee Chief Gündogdu Detained in Raid
MHK head Ferhat Gündogdu and six others were held over alleged interference in referee rankings and appointments, Turkey's justice minister said.
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Transfers
Chelsea eye Zubimendi as Fernández replacement
Chelsea are ready to offer around €70m for Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi in January, with the Spaniard already agreeing to the move.
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Results
Mancini's Italy Thrash Turkey 4-1 in Nations League
Rain-soaked win over Montella's Turkey draws praise from Europe's press, with outlets calling it proof Mancini's rebuilt Azzurri are turning a corner.
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Football
Andriy Shevchenko turns 50
Milan and Chelsea, the two clubs where he starred as a striker, publicly congratulated the Ballon d'Or winner on his 50th birthday.
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Matches
Kayode scores on Italy debut in 4-1 win over Türkiye
The 22-year-old Brentford full-back netted and assisted in Bursa, earning Man of the Match honours as Italy beat Türkiye 4-1 in the Nations League.
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Matches
Van Bommel: De Cuyper Could Have Stopped Olise Goal
Belgium coach Mark van Bommel said Maxim De Cuyper should have done more to prevent Michael Olise's late winner in France's 2-1 Nations League win in Brussels.
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Football
Fifa Rejects Uefa Bid to Probe Infantino
Fifa accused Uefa of a 'misinformation campaign' in a US court filing, opposing discovery tied to a planned Swiss criminal complaint against president Gianni Infantino.
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Football
Manchester City to fight Premier League verdict
City CEO Ferran Soriano says the club will pursue further appeals and courts if needed, even as it keeps spending big in the transfer market.
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Matches
Tuchel demands response as England prepare for Czech Republic
After England's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain at Wembley, Tuchel looks ahead to the next World Cup qualifier in Prague against Czech Republic.
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Matches
De Bruyne shoves referee in Belgium's loss to France
Belgium's captain was booked after pushing the official during a 0:1 Nations League defeat, as France's Olise struck late to seal the win.
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Football
Liam Gallagher: Man City Will Avoid Harshest Punishment
The Oasis frontman and City fan claims an insider told him the club will only face a fine and transfer ban if their appeal against 115 FFP charges fails.
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