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Feature
Graham Scott Got the Microphone. Now He's Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud.
An ex-PGMOL referee's Q&A with The Athletic — covered by ESPN under the phrase 'not fit for purpose' — is the closest thing to an insider audit Premier League officiating has had in years.
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Analysis
De Zerbi's public criticism of his Spurs forwards is the surface. The goalless shape underneath is the harder question.
Tottenham have yet to score in the Premier League this season. Roberto De Zerbi has publicly criticised his forwards and his medical staff. The tactical picture behind the press conference is murkier than the criticism suggests.
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Match Result
Everton 2-2 Manchester United: Late Penalty Overturned After Ashley Young Goes Down in the Box
Everton were denied a stoppage-time winner against Manchester United after the referee initially pointed to the spot when Ashley Young went down in the box, only for the penalty to be overturned following a review at Goodison Park.
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Hughes confirmed at Al-Hilal as Anfield's recruitment brief waits for a name
The sporting director's move to Saudi Arabia closes a chapter that opened with his quiet exit from Anfield, and puts the next question to Liverpool: who now carries the recruitment brief he once held?
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Analysis
Vardy to Burnley: The Tactical Question Behind a Sentimental Move
A 38-year-old Vardy joining newly promoted Burnley raises a specific tactical question: what does a veteran counter-attacking striker offer a side built for survival?
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Match Result
Arsenal Host Chelsea in First Live Test of the Premier League's Record Summer
A tactical preview of Arsenal vs Chelsea at the Emirates, framed by a Premier League transfer window that equalled the British record and saw one club sign 18 players.
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Feature
Hull's Seven-Point Run Is the Premier League's Quietest Story. The Villa Draw Explains How.
Hull City have taken seven points from their last three Premier League games, with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at the heart of the run. The question BBC Sport's analysts are asking is whether the form holds.
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Team News
Edu Gaspar leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell as Global Technical Director
Edu Gaspar has departed his role as Global Technical Director at Nottingham Forest after a turbulent tenure, having joined the club in 2024.
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Transfer
Richarlison Set for Tottenham Exit as Saudi Pro League Leads the Queue
Tottenham have omitted the Brazilian from their 2026-27 Premier League squad, with the Athletic, ESPN and Sky Sports all reporting a Saudi move as the most likely outcome.
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Serie A: Cagliari vs. Lecce – Confirmed line-ups
Confirmed starting line-ups have been announced for the Serie A fixture between Cagliari and Lecce.
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Team News
Former Premier League Referee Graham Scott Answers Questions on Williams VAR Incident and Gabriel-Martinez Clash
Former Premier League referee Graham Scott hosts a Q&A addressing controversial officiating decisions, including a VAR review involving Williams and an incident between Arsenal's Gabriel and Aston Villa's Martínez.
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Team News
Red Star Belgrade and the Ratko Mladic Tifo: Why Is a Famous European Club Celebrating a War Criminal?
An Athletic investigation examines why Red Star Belgrade ultras displayed a tifo glorifying Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and war crimes.
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Match Result
Can Kane buck history and win the Ballon d'Or?
A feature exploring whether Harry Kane can overcome historical trends to win the Ballon d'Or, likely focusing on his strong goalscoring form and the barriers that have prevented past candidates from claiming the award.
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Transfer
Kessié explains why he chose Atalanta over Juventus: 'This city is everything for me'
Franck Kessié has revealed he chose Atalanta over Juventus because of his connection to the city of Bergamo and the club's project.
serie a
Transfer
Chelsea explored move for Fulham midfielder Sander Berge but deal did not materialize
Chelsea explored a transfer for Fulham midfielder Sander Berge during the window but the move did not come to fruition, with the Norwegian staying at Craven Cottage.
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InjuryBreaking
Juventus schedule medical tests for captain Locatelli after 1-1 Milan draw
Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli will undergo medical tests after picking up an apparent injury during the 1-1 Serie A draw with AC Milan.
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Analysis
Chelsea's midfield a headache for Alonso after Arsenal press advantage
A tactical preview arguing that Arsenal's pressing structure could exploit Chelsea's midfield in their upcoming fixture, posing problems for Chelsea manager Alonso.
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Transfer
Inter secure Esposito on record-breaking contract extension to 2032
Inter Milan have extended Esposito's contract through to 2032 in what the club describes as a historic deal, one of the longest commitments in their history.
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Team News
American consortium cleared to buy Shrewsbury Town
An American consortium has been cleared to complete the purchase of English football club Shrewsbury Town.
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Match Result
Ramsey Rescued the Result. The Tactical Questions Stayed Exactly the Same.
A point from Jacob Ramsey's equaliser against Bournemouth hides the same Eddie Howe questions Newcastle have carried for weeks. BBC Sport's player ratings sketch the midfield contest that decided the day's work.
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Match Preview
Putellas outshone by Cascarino but remains spine of London City's success
Alexia Putellas made her Women's Super League debut for London City but was upstaged by Delphine Cascarino, though the Ballon d'Or winner remains central to the team's ambitions.
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Feature
Bournemouth Keep Finding the Fight. They Keep Losing the Lead.
Seven points dropped from winning positions, a manager building a careful frame around his team's character, and a pattern that no longer looks like coincidence. The story of Bournemouth's autumn, in two acts.
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Match Result
Verdict on Woltemade as Newcastle loanee makes Juventus debut
Nick Woltemade made his Juventus debut on loan from Newcastle United, with Italian media delivering a verdict on his performance.
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Match Result
Brundle's verdict on Antonelli fairytale, 'bruised' Russell and Ferrari 'skirmish'
Martin Brundle offers his analysis of the Italian Grand Prix, highlighting Kimi Antonelli's breakthrough performance, George Russell's frustration, and a controversial on-track incident between Ferrari teammates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
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Analysis
Fitter, happier, more productive: Arsenal could hardly have started better
Jonathan Wilson analyzes Arsenal's impressive start to the 2026-27 season, suggesting the club's pre-season work and squad management have translated into early-season form.
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Team News
Who will be Liverpool's new sporting director and what challenges await them?
Liverpool are searching for a new sporting director, and the incoming appointment faces significant structural and squad-building challenges at Anfield.
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Team News
Williams and Sheehan join Bellamy's Wales coaching staff
Craig Bellamy has added Williams and Sheehan to his coaching staff with the Wales national team.
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Team News
Leicester hit new low under Russell Martin: can he turn it around?
Leicester City have reached a new low in League One under manager Russell Martin, with questions mounting over whether he can reverse the club's fortunes.
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Match Incident
Audi lodges intention to appeal over Tsunoda incident at Italian Grand Prix
Audi has filed an intention to appeal following an incident involving driver Yuki Tsunoda at the Italian Grand Prix, prompting a formal dispute over the on-track events.
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Match ResultBreaking
Big day for Ødegaard with balaclavas, Basques and a boot to the head
Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard featured in a notable match against a Basque opponent that included a boot-to-the-head incident, as covered in The Guardian's Football Daily newsletter.
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Inter make final decision on Dimarco ahead of Real Madrid Champions League opener
Inter Milan have made a final decision on left-back Federico Dimarco's availability ahead of their Champions League opening fixture against Real Madrid.
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Match Result
All the goals from the opening weekend of the WSL
A compilation video of all the goals scored during the opening weekend of the Women's Super League season.
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Hughes Steps Down as Liverpool Sporting Director
Richard Hughes has departed his role as Liverpool's sporting director during a period of transition at Anfield, with no public successor or interim arrangement in place.
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Feature
Moyes Has Never Spoken to Friedkin. The Sentence Says Everything Everton Won't.
David Moyes has revealed he has never spoken directly to Everton owner Dan Friedkin. The silence, more than the failed transfers, is the real story of Everton's window.
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