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29 September 2026
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Interviews
Golovin plays down bust-up with Sobolev in Russia camp
Monaco midfielder Aleksandr Golovin says his heated reaction after Sobolev hit him with a ball at training was just a joke misread by fans.
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Injuries
Inbeom Hwang Set to Return for South Korea vs Venezuela
The FC Porto midfielder missed two matches with muscular fatigue but coach Robert Moreno expects him back for Friday's clash with Venezuela.
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Matches
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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Football
Rui Pinto: Football Leaks hacker changes identity
The whistleblower behind Football Leaks has taken on a new identity under Portuguese police protection as the Premier League nears its Manchester City verdict.
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Interviews
Zidane: France fully deserved win over Belgium
Zinedine Zidane praised France's pressing and bravery after Michael Olise's 88th-minute strike sealed a 1:0 Nations League win in Belgium.
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Matches
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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Transfers
Marcelo Set for Nantes Ambassador Role
The former Real Madrid defender could join a Paulo Tavares-led consortium bidding to buy Ligue 2 side Nantes, taking on an ambassadorial position.
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Transfers
Jacobo Ramón Puts Real Madrid Return on Hold
The Como defender is prioritising regular first-team football over a move back to the Bernabéu, with Arsenal and Chelsea also monitoring the 21-year-old.
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Matches
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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Matches
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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28 September 2026
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Transfers
Bryan Ruiz Named Costa Rica Interim Coach
Ruiz takes charge after Fernando Batista's sacking, debuting away to Nicaragua as Costa Rica sit fifth in Nations League Group A.
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Daily digest
Football: the main stories of 28.09.2026
Arsenal will spend the rest of the international break waiting on news of their captain's ankle. Martin Odegaard was hurt by a Bernardo Silva challenge during Norway's 2-1 defeat by Portugal. He went…
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Matches
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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Results
Olise's late strike sinks Belgium as Zidane wins again
Michael Olise scored from inside his own half in the 88th minute to give France a 1-0 win over Belgium, Zidane's second victory since taking charge.
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Football
Infantino signals FIFA reserve payout concession to UEFA
FIFA's president told confederation chiefs he'll back extra funding from the $6bn reserves for member associations, though he won't yet confirm the $10m figure sought.
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Matches
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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Matches
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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Matches
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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Matches
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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Interviews
Tuchel: Bellingham Thrives on a Bit of Rage
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham performs best when riled up, addressing his clash with Marc Cucurella and a possible rest for the Czechia game.
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Transfers
Gilardino Returns to Parma as New Head Coach
Parma have parted ways with Carlos Cuesta and appointed Alberto Gilardino, the 2006 World Cup winner and former Genoa boss, on a deal until 2027.
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Matches
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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Football
Real Madrid Castilla benches Jorge Cestero
The midfielder missed Castilla's 2-1 loss to Alcorcon after a dispute with coach Julian Lopez de Lerma, who confirmed the decision but not the reason.
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Matches
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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