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Martin Ødegaard’s rebound goal gives Arsenal 1-0 win over Hull City

Noni Madueke recorded 13 touches in the opposition box and four shots in Bukayo Saka’s absence.

9 Sources, 3d ago, updated 3d ago

World & Business

FIFA reportedly offers council limited access to documents on abandoned World Cup sell-off plan

Council members were reportedly invited to review documents in Zurich as UEFA pressed for answers about the abandoned proposal.

9 Sources, 7d ago, first seen 7d ago

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Boy, 14, arrested and bailed following apparent Bradley Lowery photo taunt at Coventry match

Footage appeared to show a Coventry supporter displaying Lowery's photo toward Sunderland fans during their Oct. 31 match.

7 Sources, 8d ago, first seen 8d ago

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Liverpool Hosts Arsenal in Marquee Premier League Clash at Anfield

Liverpool and Arsenal's highly anticipated Premier League fixture was set for 11:30 a.m. ET after U.S. clocks fell back.

77 Sources, 7d ago, updated 7d ago

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Ciara Mageean, 2024 European 1,500-meter champion, dies at 34

The two-time Irish Olympian held Irish records over 800 meters, 1,500 meters and the mile.

9 Sources, 9d ago, updated 9d ago

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Dream and Valkyries head to Halloween Game 7 after Atlanta's 80-69 win

Both teams seek their first title, with coverage at 7 p.m. ET and the game listed for 8 p.m. ET.

401 Sources, 8d ago, updated 8d ago

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Bayern Munich honors Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane before Magdeburg cup win

The Athletic FC reported the tribute; Al Jazeera Sport said Kane watched the 6-1 win from the bench.

8 Sources, 13d ago, first seen 13d ago

Sports

Spanish football federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Oct. 28 after deadly Toledo train crash

ESPN quotes the federation calling the suspension a mark of respect and solidarity with victims of the Toledo crash.

7 Sources, 13d ago, first seen 13d ago

World & Business

Dongpeng and Mengniu cut ties with Kylian Mbappe

AFP reports both Chinese brands ended cooperation after a video circulated in which Mbappe apparently joked about Mao Zedong.

42 Sources, 10d ago, updated 10d ago

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Lamine Yamal wins the 2026 Kopa Trophy

FourFourTwo calls Yamal the world's best under-21 footballer for the third year in a row.

13 Sources, 15d ago, updated 15d ago

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Liverpool beats Brighton 2-0 after an early own goal and Isak strike

B/R Football says Wirtz forced a 17th-minute own goal before Isak scored in the 21st.

16 Sources, 14d ago, updated 14d ago

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Pedro Porro available for Tottenham’s Oct. 24 trip to Chelsea after hamstring injury

USA TODAY projects him at right wing-back, while The Athletic reports doubts over James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

56 Sources, 17d ago, updated 17d ago

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Manchester City reportedly stuns Aston Villa as Haaland returns to starting XI

One commenter questioned the idea that City should have been expected to coast to a win at Villa Park.

5 Sources, 17d ago, updated 17d ago

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Premier League weekend: Arsenal vs. Everton predictions, Aston Villa vs. Manchester City stream promotion

One fan expected a routine Arsenal outing against Everton at the Emirates; another post promoted a Villa–City stream.

4 Sources, 17d ago, updated 17d ago

Aston Villa vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League

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Asian football chief backs Gianni Infantino's bid for fourth FIFA term

BBC Sport reports Sheikh Salman's pledge came two months after he criticized Infantino's failed World Cup investment plan.

6 Sources, 17d ago, updated 17d ago

AFC have endorsed Infantino for fourth term as FIFA president

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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by Portugal’s federation

Fabrizio Romano says the penalty followed Ronaldo’s departure from the national team’s camp in Denmark.

16 Sources, 20d ago, updated 20d ago

World & Business

Gianni Infantino set to meet football leaders who want him gone

Al Jazeera Sport says Infantino's plan to sell a stake in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, collapsed.

7 Sources, 25d ago, updated 25d ago

World & Business

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly received a $1.72 million World Cup payment

AJE Sport described the payment as previously undisclosed; Al Jazeera English reposted the report.

2 Sources, 28d ago, first seen 28d ago

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Formula 1 confirms Rwanda race from the early 2030s

AP reports the race would mark Formula 1’s return to Africa after about 40 years.

14 Sources, 26d ago, updated 26d ago

F1 returns to Africa with 10-year deal to race in Rwanda

World & Business

Manchester City fallout and the Gulf’s global investment model

Al-Monitor says experts see possible effects beyond the pitch, including on Gulf investment in other industries.

4 Sources, 27d ago, updated 27d ago

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Martin Ødegaard’s rebound goal gives Arsenal 1-0 win over Hull City

FIFA reportedly offers council limited access to documents on abandoned World Cup sell-off plan

Boy, 14, arrested and bailed following apparent Bradley Lowery photo taunt at Coventry match

Liverpool Hosts Arsenal in Marquee Premier League Clash at Anfield

Ciara Mageean, 2024 European 1,500-meter champion, dies at 34

Dream and Valkyries head to Halloween Game 7 after Atlanta's 80-69 win

Bayern Munich honors Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane before Magdeburg cup win

Spanish football federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Oct. 28 after deadly Toledo train crash

Dongpeng and Mengniu cut ties with Kylian Mbappe

Lamine Yamal wins the 2026 Kopa Trophy

Liverpool beats Brighton 2-0 after an early own goal and Isak strike

Pedro Porro available for Tottenham’s Oct. 24 trip to Chelsea after hamstring injury

Manchester City reportedly stuns Aston Villa as Haaland returns to starting XI

Premier League weekend: Arsenal vs. Everton predictions, Aston Villa vs. Manchester City stream promotion

Asian football chief backs Gianni Infantino's bid for fourth FIFA term

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by Portugal’s federation

Gianni Infantino set to meet football leaders who want him gone

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly received a $1.72 million World Cup payment

Formula 1 confirms Rwanda race from the early 2030s

Manchester City fallout and the Gulf’s global investment model

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Martin Ødegaard’s rebound goal gives Arsenal 1-0 win over Hull City

FIFA reportedly offers council limited access to documents on abandoned World Cup sell-off plan

Boy, 14, arrested and bailed following apparent Bradley Lowery photo taunt at Coventry match

Liverpool Hosts Arsenal in Marquee Premier League Clash at Anfield

Ciara Mageean, 2024 European 1,500-meter champion, dies at 34

Dream and Valkyries head to Halloween Game 7 after Atlanta's 80-69 win

Bayern Munich honors Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane before Magdeburg cup win

Spanish football federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Oct. 28 after deadly Toledo train crash

Dongpeng and Mengniu cut ties with Kylian Mbappe

Lamine Yamal wins the 2026 Kopa Trophy

Liverpool beats Brighton 2-0 after an early own goal and Isak strike

Pedro Porro available for Tottenham’s Oct. 24 trip to Chelsea after hamstring injury

Manchester City reportedly stuns Aston Villa as Haaland returns to starting XI

Premier League weekend: Arsenal vs. Everton predictions, Aston Villa vs. Manchester City stream promotion

Asian football chief backs Gianni Infantino's bid for fourth FIFA term

Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days and fined €255 by Portugal’s federation

Gianni Infantino set to meet football leaders who want him gone

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reportedly received a $1.72 million World Cup payment

Formula 1 confirms Rwanda race from the early 2030s

Manchester City fallout and the Gulf’s global investment model