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JJ Gabriel Asks to Leave Manchester United at Fifteen
A fifteen-year-old who was being groomed to become Manchester United's youngest-ever first-team player has told the club he wants out. The story of a decision made quickly, and a club that now has to live with it.
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Analysis
How Leeds' Physical Blueprint Dismantled Newcastle at Elland Road
A tactical reading of Leeds' 4-1 win over Newcastle: the physical dominance that decided the contest, Calvert-Lewin's starring role, and the questions the result leaves for Jaissle's project.
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Between Newcastle and the Azzurri: The Quiet Worry Over Tonali
Roberto De Zerbi has voiced concern about Sandro Tonali's fitness ahead of the international break, leaving Italy and Newcastle to manage a midfielder neither side can easily do without.
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Analysis
Spurs Have Stopped Dribbling. Hull Have Started Mauling. And the Outswinging Corner Is Dead.
Three tactical trends from The Athletic's Premier League Data Notebook — Tottenham's vanishing carry game, Hull City's combative disruption, and the structural decline of the outswinging corner — and what they reveal about how the early 2026-27 season is being shaped.
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Pro Ref Confirms 'Error of Judgement' on Haaland's Derby Winner
Former-referees' body rules VAR erred in allowing Manchester City's winning goal against United; PGMOL under renewed scrutiny three matchweeks into the new Premier League season.
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Match Result
Coppa Italia: Genoa 1-0 Sudtirol — De Rossi’s men advance on late Vasquez winner
Genoa progressed in the Coppa Italia after a late goal from Vasquez secured a 1-0 win over Serie B side Sudtirol.
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Match Preview
Promoted Schalke and Elversberg bid to build on strong Bundesliga starts
A preview of newly promoted Bundesliga sides Schalke 04 and Elversberg, highlighting their contrasting styles and impressive early-season form as they meet in a notable fixture.
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Media Report
Cole Campbell commits international future to USMNT over Iceland
Elversberg winger Cole Campbell has confirmed his international allegiance lies with the United States, choosing the USMNT over Iceland.
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Match Preview
Bristol City vs Lincoln and Middlesbrough vs Millwall Live on Sky
Sky Sports is broadcasting two EFL matches live: Bristol City vs Lincoln City and Middlesbrough vs Millwall.
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Team NewsBreaking
Webb agrees with Foden red card but says Fernandes should have been booked for 'petulant' kick
PGMOL chief Howard Webb confirmed Phil Foden's red card in the Manchester derby was correct, but admitted Bruno Fernandes escaped a yellow card for a petulant kick on the same player.
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Coppa Italia: Fiorentina vs Pisa – Lineups and updates
Lineups and live updates from the Coppa Italia fixture between Fiorentina and Pisa, with team news confirmed ahead of kickoff.
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Liverpool vs Tottenham team news LIVE
Live team news and lineup updates ahead of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Team News
Howard Webb explains why Bruno Fernandes avoided punishment in Foden red card incident
PGMOL chief Howard Webb breaks down the mic'd-up footage from the Manchester derby, explaining why Bruno Fernandes escaped sanction while Phil Foden was sent off for a similar challenge.
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Match Incident
Full VAR audio released for Haaland's controversial Manchester derby winner
The PGMOL has released the full audio of the VAR discussion surrounding Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby between Manchester City and Manchester United.
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Match Result
Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after England beat Mexico
England manager Thomas Tuchel joked he regretted not biting a chunk of the Estadio Azteca pitch after his side's win over Mexico.
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Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur: Carabao Cup third round – live
Live coverage of the Carabao Cup third round match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Match Incident
Premier League officiating explained: Foden-Fernandes clash, Konsa penalty call, and more
The Athletic's refereeing expert answers reader questions on key Premier League officiating decisions, including the Foden-Fernandes incident and a penalty call involving Konsa.
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Team News
Webb: VAR had 'tunnel vision' on Haaland which led to Enzo error
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has admitted VAR officials suffered from 'tunnel vision' focusing on Erling Haaland, which led to a missed error involving Enzo Fernandez in a recent Premier League match.
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Match Result
Howard Webb calls accidental handball law 'a nonsense' and demands reform
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has publicly criticised the current accidental handball law, calling it 'a nonsense' and urging IFAB to reconsider how the rule is applied.
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Match Incident
VAR missed Fernandez offside in Manchester derby, says PGMOL chief Howard Webb
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has acknowledged that VAR incorrectly failed to flag a Fernandez offside during the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City.
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Match Result
Ipswich Town v Arsenal: Carabao Cup third round live coverage
The Guardian provides live coverage of the Carabao Cup third-round tie between Ipswich Town and Arsenal.
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West Ham vs Fulham team news: live updates from the Premier League clash
Live team news coverage ahead of the West Ham vs Fulham Premier League fixture, with lineup and injury updates as they emerge.
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Team News
Dugarry slams De Zerbi's Tottenham contract: 'A robbery without a mask'
Former France international Christophe Dugarry has publicly criticised Roberto De Zerbi's reported contract with Tottenham, calling the deal 'a robbery without a mask'.
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Match Preview
Italian Super Cup between USA and San Siro as Inter and Lazio await venue decision
The Italian Super Cup featuring Inter and Lazio could be held either in the United States or at San Siro, with a decision still pending.
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Team News
Football Italia Show: Inter, Roma & Como keep running, why Ausilio could save Tottenham
Football Italia Show discusses Inter, Roma, and Como's continued strong form in Serie A, and analyzes why Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio could be a key signing for Tottenham.
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Manchester United eye Conte as pressure mounts on Carrick
Manchester United are reportedly considering Antonio Conte as a potential replacement for manager Michael Carrick, who is facing growing pressure amid the club's inconsistent results.
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Transfer
Juventus eye January loan move for Arsenal's Madueke
Juventus are monitoring a potential January loan move for Madueke, who is on the fringes of the squad at Arsenal and struggling for regular playing time.
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Musiala Back in Bayern Squad for Leipzig Clash as Kompany Confirms Return
Vincent Kompany has confirmed Jamal Musiala is available for Bayern Munich's trip to RB Leipzig, ending a stretch on the sidelines for the Germany international ahead of a packed autumn schedule that includes Champions League fixtures.
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Sesko's Two Goals, and the Question Manchester United Have Stopped Asking
Two games, two goals, and a different kind of threat. The Slovenian striker's first week at Old Trafford is reframing a search that has gone on for some time.
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Analysis
Bayern's New Geometry: How Olise and Kane Are Quietly Reshaping the Attack
Two goals from Michael Olise and another from Harry Kane underlined a Champions League win over Bodø/Glimt that revealed more about Bayern's evolving attacking shape than the size of the margin.
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Fenerbahce's Kartal Tendered His Resignation After Roma Draw. President Koç Said No.
Ismail Kartal offered to step down after Fenerbahce were held by Roma in the Champions League, but club president Ali Koç publicly rejected the resignation and confirmed the coach stays in charge. The standoff leaves the tension between dugout and boardroom on open display.
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Analysis
Inter's Continental Pattern: Six Losses in Seven Champions League Matches, and the Question the Domestic Form Cannot Answer
A tactical read of Inter Milan's 6-of-7 Champions League record, the domestic form that sits against it, and the question the available data does not yet answer.
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Transfer
Scalvini Stays in Bergamo: Atalanta Hold Onto a Defender Newcastle Wanted
Giorgio Scalvini has agreed a new contract with Atalanta, ending a summer in which Newcastle United had identified the Italian centre-back as a primary target. The choice, and what it says about both clubs.
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De Bruyne Defends Himself After Napoli's 0-1 Loss to Arsenal: 'This Is the Real De Bruyne'
Kevin De Bruyne publicly defended his form after Napoli fell 0-1 to Arsenal in the Champions League, telling reporters critics are now seeing 'the real De Bruyne.' The result hands Arsenal a narrow advantage from the trip to Naples.
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