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Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.
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Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and the doping tensions dividing sprinting
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'Playing for their careers' - Australia reeling after extraordinary day
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Cristiano Ronaldo asked for punishment ‘without mitigation’, then fought to cut it
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Andrews died of tear in artery around heart - autopsy
Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.
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Kvaratskhelia asks ‘why me?’ after ACL rupture in most serious of three PSG injuries
<ul><li><p>Kvaratskhelia to undergo surgery on right knee</p></li><li><p>Dembélé and Marquinhos out for weeks</p></li></ul><p>Paris Saint-Germain’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right kn…
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Kildunne drops to bench as England ring changes
Star full-back Ellie Kildunne is dropped to the bench as England shake up selection in response to a first defeat in four years.
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Austin GP is about much more than potential for Antonelli’s first F1 world title
<p>Young driver’s maiden championship is all but secured but Mercedes upgrades will inform next year’s run to the line</p><p>There is nothing quite like a potential title decider to bring the fiercest of spotlights to bear as doubtless Kimi Antonelli will d…
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Anderson, 44, not offered new Lancashire contract
James Anderson’s legendary career could be over after Lancashire opt against offering England’s all-time leading wicket-taker a new deal.
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Ex-tennis pro Megan Rose appointed to lead 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup in US
<ul><li><p>Tournament coming to the US for the first time</p></li><li><p>Rose says tournament is a huge opportunity</p></li></ul><p>World Rugby has appointed Megan Rose, an American tennis pro turned United States Tennis Association (USTA) executive, as man…
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Mac Allister scores twice as Liverpool fight back to beat Villarreal
Rio Ngumoha provides the spark as Liverpool come from two goals down to beat Villarreal at Anfield in the Champions League.
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‘Angry’ Carrick on the brink as Fernandes hits out at Manchester United tactics
<ul><li><p>Manager apologises to fans after 4-1 defeat in Como</p></li><li><p>Captain criticises ‘decision from the staff’ not to press</p></li></ul><p>Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager is in the balance after a humiliating 4-1 Champions…
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Villa maintain perfect Champions League start with Viking victory
Aston Villa win their third game from three in the Champions League by defeating Norwegian side Viking - the dominant display taking them up to second in the league phase.
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Barkley and Buendía on target as Aston Villa sink Viking to maintain perfect start
<p>For a little over 20 minutes, Aston Villa could look down on the rest of Europe. They had scaled the Champions League summit on goal difference when Henrik Heggheim put through his own net and the fact was not lost on the Holte End, who reflected their p…
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Real Madrid dominate Leipzig for third straight win
Real Madrid maintain their 100 per cent start in the Champions League as they comfortably beat Leipzig 4-1, with Bernardo Silva scoring his first goal for Madrid since moving from Manchester City in the summer.
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Champions League: Silva sparks Real Madrid’s demolition of Leipzig as Lask stun Sporting
<ul><li><p>Bernardo Silva opens scoring as Madrid win 4-1</p></li><li><p>Galatasaray sweep past Lille; 10-man Inter edge Shakhtar</p></li></ul><p><strong>Real Madrid</strong> claimed a third Champions League victory in as many games by thrashing <strong>RB …
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'Simply not good enough - Warnock on Man Utd's Como display
Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock analyse Manchester United's performance after their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, and discuss midfielder Bruno Fernandes' criticism of team tactics.
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Paris Saint-Germain sparkle on the pitch while the city of light burns around them | Barney Ronay
<p>PSG, pet project of the state of Qatar, expresses the dualism of the city, a place of deprivation where the centre is perfect</p><p><em>PASSION!</em></p><p><em>GOOOOAL!</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/21/paris-saint-germai…
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'What a goal, what a moment' - Rice snatches late equaliser against Bayern
Declan Rice sends the travelling Arsenal support into raptures with his late equaliser in their heavyweight Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
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‘A complete threat’: Rio Ngumoha’s electric display excites Van Dijk and Liverpool
<p>Teenager produced man-of-the-match performance against Villarreal and has learned from Salah, says Reds captain</p><p>The shot sailed wide of Peter Gulacsi’s top corner and into the Kop, affording Villarreal much-needed respite at 4-2, but for Andoni Ira…
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Chelsea eye Brighton's Ayari - Thursday's gossip
Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari is being targeted by Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Aston Villa's Johan Manzambi and Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres could be on moved on.
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‘We can go all the way’: Jonas Eidevall on life at San Diego Wave and lessons learned from Arsenal
<p>The Swede’s team are second in the NWSL and hope to create special memories at their Snapdragon Stadium</p><p>“I love the ocean,” Jonas Eidevall says, and he references walks along the beach at Del Mar. “People are very relaxed, life is lived at a slower…
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Paz, Fabregas and Como teach Man Utd a lesson
Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie D to the Champions League - now they have taught Manchester United a lesson in Europe.
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Coach banned until 2048 for training children in DR Congo while suspended for sexual abuse
<ul><li><p>Jonathan Bukabakwa gets extra five-year ban from Fifa</p></li><li><p>DR Congo’s FA must improve education and compliance</p></li></ul><p>A coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa for sexual …
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Allen reveals mental health clinic stay before return
Mark Allen says he is working to "turn things around" and reveals he spent time in a mental health clinic before returning to snooker.
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Former Australia sprint champion Jake Doran charged with alleged child abuse
<ul><li><p>Police charge 26-year-old with indecent treatment of child under 16</p></li><li><p>Australian Athletics ban sprinter from any involvement in the sport</p></li></ul><p>Australia’s 2022 men’s 100m sprint champion has been arrested in Townsville for…
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F1 races to return to standard distance in 2028
Formula 1 grands prix will return to their standard distance in 2028 after the maximum length was shortened for next season.
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‘It doesn’t look good’: Arteta concerned as Saka limps off against Bayern Munich
<ul><li><p>‘A player off with really sharp pain is never good news’</p></li><li><p>Winger forced off 10 minutes into Arsenal’s 2-2 draw</p></li></ul><p>Mikel Arteta made no attempt to conceal his concern over the quad injury that forced Bukayo Saka out of A…
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Could Frawley earn Ireland fly-half starting spot?
After an impressive start to life at Connacht, former Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray feels Ciaran Frawley is a player to watch this autumn.
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Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Champions League – as it happened
<p>Declan Rice struck to earn Arsenal a point after Harry Kane scored from the spot, but Bukayo Saka’s early injury will be a concern</p><p><strong>The teams are out!</strong> Bayern are in one of their all-red phases, while Arsenal are harking back to the …
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Former Open champion Oosthuizen quits LIV Golf
Former Open Championship winner Louis Oosthuizen becomes the latest high-profile player to quit LIV Golf.
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Aston Villa 3-1 Viking, Real Madrid 4-1 RB Leipzig and more: Champions League – as it happened
<p>Arsenal and Bayern draw is a classic, while Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1</p><p><strong>Real Madrid</strong>: Courtois; Valverde, Huijsen, Rudiger, Carreras; Silva, Camavinga, Bellingham; Guler, Mbappe, Vini Jr.</p><p><em>Bench: Lunin, Éder Militão, Endri…
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Foden nets hat-trick as Man City beat AEK Athens
Phil Foden scores a sublime hat-trick as he produces a virtuoso display to help Manchester City return to winning ways in the Champions League group phase by easing past Greek side AEK Athens.
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Como 4-1 Manchester United: Champions League – as it happened
<p>A dismal Manchester United performance ended in an emphatic defeat to Cesc Fàbregas’s completely dominant Como side </p><p><strong>The players are on the pitch</strong> and very nearly ready to go.</p><p><strong>Poor mascot coming out to pick up the matc…
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PSG come out on top in six-goal thriller against Barcelona
Desire Doue, Lamine Yamal and Vitinha score superb individual goals as Champions League holders Paris St-Germain overcome Barcelona in a breathless encounter at Parc des Princes.
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Jimmy Anderson set to retire from cricket as Lancashire opt against renewing contract
<ul><li><p>England bowler may have played last game at age 44</p></li><li><p>Lancashire tell Anderson he does not fit their plans</p><p></p><p></p></li></ul><p>Jimmy Anderson is expected to call time on his remarkable career at the age of 44 after being tol…
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Is it 'phenomenal' Kane's year to lift the Ballon d'Or?
Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Lars Sivertsen look at whether England captain and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane should lift the Ballon d'Or following a "phenomenal" season.
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Maro Itoje seals England future by agreeing new deal with Saracens
<ul><li><p>Captain will resist lure of big-money move to France</p></li><li><p>‘Maro is everything we want at the club – a brilliant leader’</p></li></ul><p>Maro Itoje has reaffirmed his long‑term commitment to England, rejecting interest from France by agr…
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McTominay scores twice as Napoli beat Bodo/Glimt
Scott McTominay scores his first goals since undergoing heart surgery as Napoli earn a thrilling 4-3 victory over Bodo/Glimt.
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‘I’m always being real’: what on earth persuades disgraced people like Elizabeth Holmes to let the cameras in?
<p>With You Can See Everything, Holmes joins other such high-profile subjects as Lance Armstrong, Imelda Marcos and Anthony Weiner to allow film-makers to document their lives. But do they ever come out well?</p><p>In You Can See Everything, convicted fraud…
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Isco the difference as Betis continue winning start against Feyenoord
Real Betis secure their third win on the bounce in the Champions League as Isco converts a penalty in the 59th minute against Feyenoord.
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LeBron James and Sixers spoil Knicks’ title party as Thunder and Pistons win NBA openers
<ul><li><p>James makes winning Sixers debut as Knicks fall</p></li><li><p>Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32 as Thunder beat Spurs</p></li><li><p>Pistons erase 22-point deficit to stun Celtics</p></li></ul><p>The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message t…
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Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group Peta is urging Crystal Palace to retire their bald eagle mascot, saying a "bright stadium filled with boisterous fans is no place for animals".
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US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history
<ul><li><p>Result is largest margin at any age level of a World Cup</p></li><li><p>DiMaria is first to score six at Fifa finals since Haaland</p></li><li><p>Tournament is in year two of expanded 24-team field</p></li></ul><p>The United States began their U-…
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Ex-England defender Bertrand eyes £87m AFC Wimbledon deal
Ryan Bertrand is leading a consortium that has proposed an £87m minority investment into League One side AFC Wimbledon.
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Jalen Hurts played through a blood clot. Are NFL players cattle?
<p>The Eagles quarterback’s recent health issues highlight how football’s toughness culture puts its players at risk</p><p>Jalen Hurts is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/19/eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-to-miss-rest-of-season-after-blood-clots-t…
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Why do Man City fans boo pre-match anthems?
The cacophony of boos that greet the Premier League and Champions League anthems before kick-off have now become a fixture at Etihad Stadium.
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Overton would consider Ashes return if Root asks
England all-rounder Jamie Overton would consider returning to play Test cricket for next year’s Ashes if approached by captain Joe Root.
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Boulter wins in under an hour to reach quarters
Katie Boulter moves into the quarter-finals of the Japan Open after she beat Viktorija Golubic in less than an hour.
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How England hopeful Acheampong is giving Chelsea a big decision to make
For the first time, Chelsea's actions match the rhetoric surrounding their desire to keep academy defender Josh Acheampong.
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Why has Lord's dug up its pitch and what comes next?
After years of comment, Lord's has dug up one of its pitches for the first time in more than 25 years. Why the drastic action and what next?
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Cancer campaigner Goodburn to deliver rugby match ball
Champion swimmer and brain cancer research campaigner Archie Goodburn will deliver the match ball for Scotland's Nations Championship match against Australia next month.