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Erik ten Hag reportedly opposed Scott McTominay's sale and was disappointed when it went ahead

The Athletic reports ten Hag felt the Manchester United hierarchy broke promises, particularly over McTominay's sale to Napoli.

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James Maddison scores on first start since May 2025 as Tottenham beat Coventry City 3-1

The Athletic reports Maddison's first-time shot from the edge of the box left Carl Rushworth no chance.

37 Sources, 7h ago, updated 7h ago

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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.

14 Sources, 4h ago, updated 4h ago

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Haaland could be available against AEK Athens; Semenyo ‘probably out for eight weeks’

Sky Sports News reports Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca made both assessments.

3 Sources, 20h ago, updated 20h ago

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Crystal Palace reportedly set to give Pierre Sage more time after 5-0 loss at Brighton

@MattWoosie and Sky Sports News report no immediate managerial change following Palace's 5-0 defeat at Brighton.

6 Sources, 17h ago, updated 17h ago

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Sarina Wiegman signs two-year England extension through Euro 2029

ITV News reports England still had to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup when the deal was announced.

6 Sources, 21h ago, updated 21h ago

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Inter led in Italy after seven games, with Lazio level on 19 points

The Athletic reported Lazio beat Juventus 3-0, while Milan moved into the top four after beating Atalanta 3-2.

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Bellingham and Mbappe help Real Madrid double their lead against Sevilla

The Athletic calls the sequence “silky smooth” and credits the clip to Premier Sports TV.

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Yan Diomande scores and assists in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win

Fabrizio Romano says Diomande now has five goal contributions in his last four Real Madrid starts.

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Sevilla wants Arda Guler carded over off-ball action on Peque Fernandez

The Athletic asks whether the Real Madrid midfielder had a “lucky escape” over the action.

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Paris FC beats Rennes 4-3 to go level on points with PSG and Lille

The Athletic FC reports Lassine Sinayoko's stoppage-time penalty decided it after Esteban Lepaul equalised in the 88th minute.

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Noni Madueke gave Arsenal the lead against Nottingham Forest

The Athletic reported that Madueke came on at halftime before putting Mikel Arteta's side ahead.

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Brighton scores 23 goals in its first seven Premier League matches of 2026-27

The Athletic FC, citing Opta, lists Brighton behind Manchester City's 27 goals and Arsenal and Manchester United's 24.

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Manchester City beat Brighton 3-2 for six wins from six in the WSL

A match observer says City were in control after half an hour but let Brighton back into the game.

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Evanilson's goal and assist give Bournemouth the win

The Premier League credits Evanilson with scoring one goal and setting up another in the victory.

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Bournemouth score early before Sunderland's Kevin Danso is sent off

The Athletic says Evanilson set up Marcus Tavernier's sixth-minute opener before Danso fouled him following a mistake in possession.

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Bryan Mbeumo puts Manchester United in front

The Premier League says Mbeumo put United ahead at Elland Road.

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Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0 after scoring three in opening 10 minutes

The Athletic says Diego Gomez scored from the halfway line over Walter Benitez, with Olivier Boscagli credited with the assist.

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Chelsea thrash Tottenham to go top of WSL for at least a couple of hours

The Athletic reports three Chelsea goals in nine second-half minutes broke open what had been an even match.

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Dejan Kulusevski set for Tottenham matchday squad for first time in almost 18 months

Sky Sports News says Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Kulusevski's planned return to the matchday squad.

5 Sources, 13h ago, updated 13h ago

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Erik ten Hag reportedly opposed Scott McTominay's sale and was disappointed when it went ahead

James Maddison scores on first start since May 2025 as Tottenham beat Coventry City 3-1

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

Haaland could be available against AEK Athens; Semenyo ‘probably out for eight weeks’

Crystal Palace reportedly set to give Pierre Sage more time after 5-0 loss at Brighton

Sarina Wiegman signs two-year England extension through Euro 2029

Inter led in Italy after seven games, with Lazio level on 19 points

Bellingham and Mbappe help Real Madrid double their lead against Sevilla

Yan Diomande scores and assists in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win

Sevilla wants Arda Guler carded over off-ball action on Peque Fernandez

Paris FC beats Rennes 4-3 to go level on points with PSG and Lille

Noni Madueke gave Arsenal the lead against Nottingham Forest

Brighton scores 23 goals in its first seven Premier League matches of 2026-27

Manchester City beat Brighton 3-2 for six wins from six in the WSL

Evanilson's goal and assist give Bournemouth the win

Bournemouth score early before Sunderland's Kevin Danso is sent off

Bryan Mbeumo puts Manchester United in front

Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0 after scoring three in opening 10 minutes

Chelsea thrash Tottenham to go top of WSL for at least a couple of hours

Dejan Kulusevski set for Tottenham matchday squad for first time in almost 18 months

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Erik ten Hag reportedly opposed Scott McTominay's sale and was disappointed when it went ahead

James Maddison scores on first start since May 2025 as Tottenham beat Coventry City 3-1

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

Haaland could be available against AEK Athens; Semenyo ‘probably out for eight weeks’

Crystal Palace reportedly set to give Pierre Sage more time after 5-0 loss at Brighton

Sarina Wiegman signs two-year England extension through Euro 2029

Inter led in Italy after seven games, with Lazio level on 19 points

Bellingham and Mbappe help Real Madrid double their lead against Sevilla

Yan Diomande scores and assists in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win

Sevilla wants Arda Guler carded over off-ball action on Peque Fernandez

Paris FC beats Rennes 4-3 to go level on points with PSG and Lille

Noni Madueke gave Arsenal the lead against Nottingham Forest

Brighton scores 23 goals in its first seven Premier League matches of 2026-27

Manchester City beat Brighton 3-2 for six wins from six in the WSL

Evanilson's goal and assist give Bournemouth the win

Bournemouth score early before Sunderland's Kevin Danso is sent off

Bryan Mbeumo puts Manchester United in front

Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0 after scoring three in opening 10 minutes

Chelsea thrash Tottenham to go top of WSL for at least a couple of hours

Dejan Kulusevski set for Tottenham matchday squad for first time in almost 18 months