Three Brazilian Clubs Reach 2026 Libertadores Semi-finals
Fluminense, Palmeiras and Flamengo join Argentina’s Estudiantes in a Libertadores semi-final line-up set after four tense quarter-finals.
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Premier League admits VAR error on Haaland goal in Manchester derby
Howard Webb says VAR focused on Haaland's offside and missed Enzo Fernandez's interference as Pro Ref admits the goal should not have stood.
Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 on Premier League return
Hull City's first Premier League game in nine years ended with a 2-0 win over Manchester United, Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring from set pieces.
Arsenal Lead the Premier League Title Race: Early 2026-27 Form
Arsenal open the 2026-27 season as title favourites. We run the numbers on the title race after a transfer window that changed everything.
Rodri to Barcelona: What the €76.5m Move Means for Champions League and La Liga
Barcelona complete the €76.5m signing of World Cup winner Rodri. We break down what it changes for Champions League and La Liga football.
Newcastle sign Amar Dedić from Benfica: full-back reunites with Jaissle on five-year deal
Newcastle United have signed Bosnian full-back Amar Dedić from Benfica for €35.9m, reuniting him with head coach Matthias Jaissle on a five-year contract.
Cristiano Ronaldo Says This May Be His Last Year in Football
Cristiano Ronaldo says this may be his last year in football and wants to leave a spectacular legacy, but he has not announced a fixed retirement date.
Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City: Calafiori’s 24-second strike wins the Community Shield
Riccardo Calafiori scored after 24 seconds, the fastest goal in FA Community Shield history, as Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium.
Notts County 1-1 Leicester City: Grant’s late equaliser denies Foxes a winning League One return
Conor Grant's 81st-minute equaliser earned Notts County a 1-1 draw as Leicester City's League One return began in front of a sold-out Meadow Lane.
PSG 2-1 Aston Villa: Doué’s winner seals back-to-back UEFA Super Cup titles
PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to retain the UEFA Super Cup as Doué's VAR-confirmed winner answered Madjo's history-making equaliser.