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United crisis deepens as Arsenal move level and Tottenham revive
Bournemouth's 3-0 win deepened uncertainty over Michael Carrick, while Arsenal drew level on points with Manchester City and Tottenham won at Chelsea.
Kane faces Yamal and Mbappe in London Ballon d’Or race
Harry Kane leads the Ballon d’Or race ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe as the award ceremony heads to London for the first time on Monday.
Bournemouth pile pressure on Carrick with 3-0 United win
Bournemouth beat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, leaving Michael Carrick's side winless in eight games and one point above the relegation zone.
Alvarez puts Atletico within two points of Barcelona
Julian Alvarez scored as Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo La Coruna 1-0, moving within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona ahead of Sunday's Clasico.
Jackson double ends Manchester City's perfect league start
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 at Villa Park, ending City's perfect Premier League start and lifting Villa to sixth.
Forest climb out of relegation zone after 1-1 Ipswich draw
Nottingham Forest moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-1 draw at Ipswich, but missed chances and a defensive error cost them victory.
Mourinho faces Barcelona in first Clasico since Madrid return
Jose Mourinho takes Real Madrid to La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday for his first Clasico since returning, with his side on a four-match winning run.
Maradona death trial ends with verdict due on December 22
A court will deliver its verdict on December 22 after six months of hearings in the trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death.
AFC chief backs Infantino’s bid for fourth Fifa term
The AFC president backed Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth Fifa term at a Tokyo meeting, despite the confederation’s earlier criticism of his investor plan.
Villa beat Viking 3-1 to keep Champions League record perfect
Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1 at Villa Park for their third straight Champions League win, with Ross Barkley and Emiliano Buendia on the scoresheet.
Commercial revenue widens gap in European football
Commercial income made up 49% of revenue at Europe's 10 highest-earning clubs in 2024/25, as a study found the financial gap with other clubs widening.
Real Madrid hit four past Leipzig to preserve perfect start
Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 for a third straight Champions League win, with Kylian Mbappe scoring again before Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.
Rice rescues Arsenal point in four-goal draw at Bayern Munich
Declan Rice struck late as Arsenal drew 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League, leaving the Gunners on seven points after three league-phase games.
Real Madrid seek Super League setup-cost payments from six Premier League clubs
Real Madrid are seeking setup-cost payments from six Premier League clubs that withdrew from the European Super League shortly after its 2021 launch.
Man City owners could face forced sale, regulator says
The IFR says it could force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly. City have appealed a verdict on Premier League financial rules.
Liverpool overturn two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3
Liverpool recovered from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice to maintain a perfect Champions League start.
Ballon d’Or contenders take centre stage as PSG host Barcelona
Thirteen Ballon d’Or nominees will be represented when PSG host Barcelona in the Champions League, including Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele.
Fifa suspends Egypt coach and forward after referee row
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and forward Mostafa Zico have been suspended after criticism of the referee in their 3-2 World Cup defeat by Argentina.
Raya hails Arsenal response as Bayern Munich trip looms
David Raya praised Arsenal's response to their Brighton defeat after a third straight win, sealed by Noni Madueke at Nottingham Forest before Bayern Munich.
Brighton climb to third after five-goal win over Palace
Brighton rose to third in the Premier League after beating Crystal Palace 5-0, with Fabian Huerzeler praising his players and urging further improvement.
Yamal stars as Barcelona beat Betis 5-2 to stay clear
Barcelona beat 10-man Real Betis 5-2 to move five points clear in La Liga, while Alex Baena's late goal gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol.
FAM’s AFC award shortlist puts governance questions in focus
FAM’s AFC award nomination has renewed scrutiny of its governance, electoral rules and youth development ahead of the Nov 19 ceremony in Bangkok.
United face Leeds test as City aim to extend perfect start
Manchester United head to Leeds after one league win in six, while Manchester City host Ipswich with an appeal hanging over their perfect start.
Fifa upholds Spain sanction over chants at Egypt friendly
Fifa has rejected Spain's appeal over racist chants during a March friendly against Egypt, upholding a US$20,000 fine and partial stadium closure.