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Arsenal boss Eidevall asks for 'more chances'

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall asks fans for patience

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall says there is "no hiding" from his side's troubled start to the season but urged fans to give them "more chances" after a surprise 1-0 defeat by Liverpool.

Source: bbc.com
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Marc Skinner pleasantly surprised by Manchester United's WSL opening day dominance

United went 1-0 down but flipped the narrative just minutes after stealing all three points away from home

Manchester United stole three points from Aston Villa's grasp on Sunday when Rachel Williams nodded the ball in the bottom right corner in stoppage time.

Source: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Juventus put on a show in Biella

The Bianconere continued with their strong start to the 2023/24 campaign

Juventus Women enjoyed the perfect inauguaration of their new home in Biella as they put four goals past Sampdoria to earn back-to-back Serie A wins.

Source: juventus.com
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Match of the day

Emma Hayes’s defending champions begin the quest for a fifth consecutive Women’s Super League title when they kick off their 2023/24 campaign with a highly anticipated London derby against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. (Source: Chelsea.com)

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Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Preview

Tottenham experienced a tumultuous campaign, which included the sacking of Rehanne Skinner in March

Chelsea will begin the defence of their Women's Super League title on Sunday when they face London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.

Source: sportsmole.co.uk
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Chelsea host Tottenham as title defence begins

Chelsea will be confident about their chances of starting the campaign with a positive result after winning their last 15 WSL home matches as part of a 26-unbeaten home league run, which stretches back to February 2021. (Source: Sports Mole)

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I'm not the problem at Roma - Mourinho

Roma boss says he is 'not the problem' after club's poor start to season

Having won the Europa Conference League in 2022 and reached the Europa League final last season, Roma are 16th in Serie A with just five points from six games.

Source: bbc.com
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Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Preview

The Gunners could welcome as many as 53,000 fans to their spiritual home for their Barclays Women’s Super League season-opener against The Reds

Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall remains without long-term absentees Vivianne Miedema, Leah Williamson, Laura Wienroither and Teyah Goldie for his side’s latest match while defender Noelle Maritz will be assessed.

Source: fawslfulltime.co.uk
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Rush to the top

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has raced to the top of La Liga goal charts ahead of Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski and Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo with seven goals in eight matches for Real Madrid.

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Eidevall: 'Complete forward' Russo will be prolific for Arsenal

Jonas Eidevall backs new striker to score 'a lot of goals'

The England striker joined from rivals Manchester United this summer, with Arsenal seeing off a host of clubs across Europe and the USA.

Source: skysports.com
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Bellingham scores as Real Madrid go top of La Liga

The win lifts Madrid above Girona and Barcelona, who beat Sevilla on Friday

Jude Bellingham scored his seventh goal of the season as Real Madrid moved top of La Liga with a comfortable victory over high-flying Girona.

Source: bbc.com
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Skinner: Why Man Utd should be feared and fearless this season

It's another huge season for Manchester United

Five years after their reformation as a women's team, they find themselves on the cusp of their Champions League debut.

Source: skysports.com
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Klopp slams 'crazy decisions' after nine-man Liverpool's Spurs loss

Refereeing body PGMOL issued a statement less than an hour after the final whistle

Klopp's side had Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota sent off in north London, while Liverpool forward Luis Diaz had a goal wrongly disallowed by VAR.

Source: france24.com
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Man United 'not good enough' in worst Premier League start

Erik ten Hag concerned by worst Premier League start

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has said he is concerned after his side suffered their worst start to a Premier League season with Saturday's defeat by Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.

Source: bbc.com
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NWSL: Chicago clings to postseason hopes with 1-0 win over Louisville

The win helps Chicago into 10th place with 24 points from 20 games, level with 9th place Louisville on points

Chicago Red Stars defeated Racing Louisville FC, 1-0, behind a 33rd minute goal from midfielder Bianca St-Georges, the lone action of the evening contest.

Source: nwslsoccer.com
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Kane penalty inspires Bayern comeback at Leipzig

Harry Kane has now scored eight goals in his first six Bundesliga appearances, the second-most in the league's history

Harry Kane's eighth Bundesliga goal inspired Bayern Munich to come from behind and earn a 2-2 draw at RB Leipzig.

Source: bbc.com
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NWSL: Rodman's stoppage time winner lifts Washington over Kansas City in crucial win

The result leaves Washington in 4th place with 29 points from 20 games played

Washington Spirit earned a massive 2-1 win over the Kansas City Current on Saturday night, relying on a stoppage time winner from forward Trinity Rodman after coming back from a 1-0 deficit in the first half to steal the points.

Source: nwslsoccer.com
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Postecoglou hoping for happy day against beloved Liverpool

Ange Postecoglou wanted to make a point about his love of Liverpool, which took hold in the 1970s as he grew up in Melbourne

Essentially, it is different now and not only because the Tottenham manager is about to face them in a competitive match for the first time.

Source: theguardian.com
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Vicky Losada ready to use experience to help Brighton & Hove Albion

The Spaniard has been named as club captain, a role that she also held whilst at former club FC Barcalona. When speaking to the media ahead of this weekend’s fixture at Everton, the player said that being given the Brighton & Hove Albion captain’s armband was a shock.

“I wasn’t expecting to be the captain but I have been in that role for so many years,” Losada said. “Coming here, my role was never going to change regardless of whether I was wearing the armband or not. I want to help the team, especially the young players that are full of talent.

After previously representing Arsenal and Manchester City, Losada said that she always planned on coming back to England to test herself in the Barclays Women’s Super League again.

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Cissoko: West Ham defender 'surprised' by racist abuse

West Ham defender Hawa Cissoko says she was "surprised" by the racist abuse she received online after a Women's Super League match last season.

The France international suffered the abuse on social media after being sent off last October against Aston Villa over an altercation with Sarah Mayling. Cissoko, 26, had not seen such abuse first hand in the women's game before.

"I didn't expect it would happen to me, especially when the people that did it don't even watch our games," she said.

"If it was from people who follow the league, I would understand a little bit more. [But] I realised, OK, some people are just racist and they just find every opportunity to be racist and say whatever they want. (Source: BBC Sport)

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Favourites Chelsea embracing pressure ahead of WSL title defence

Emma Hayes' side also reached both domestic cup finals last season, winning the FA Cup, and made the Champions League semi-finals

Chelsea are favourites to continue their dominance of the Women's Super League (WSL) by winning a fifth straight title and goalkeeper Zecira Musovic said ahead of the start of the season on Sunday that they are used to dealing with the pressure.

Source: reuters.com
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De Ketelaere a doubt for Atalanta ahead of Juventus clash

Charles De Ketelaere is at risk of missing out on Atalanta’s upcoming home clash against Juventus in Serie A on Sunday evening through injury according to reports from multiple outlets on Friday evening

The Belgian international has been on a personalised training programme in Bergamo according to the likes of Gianluca Di Marzio and Calciomercato.com, and it is yet to be seen whether he will be fit enough in time for Sunday’s headline fixture.

Source: football-italia.net
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Diego Simeone to get three players back for Atletico Madrid-Cadiz clash

Atletico Madrid have been laid low with injuries since the first day of the La Liga season, but they are finally set to get several players back after Koke Resurreccion returned last week

Against Cadiz, Atletico will be without Alvaro Morata through suspension, following his red card against Osasuna. With Memphis Depay out through injury again, Antoine Griezmann looked as if he would be their only natural forward remaining for their Sunday clash with Cadiz.

Source: football-espana.net
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Gennaro Gattuso to drop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could drop to the bench in Gennaro Gattuso’s first game in charge of Olympique de Marseille. They face AS Monaco at the Stade Louis II on Saturday night

It is difficult to say how Marseille will line up. Gattuso was hired on a one-season contract – with the possibility of extending – in midweek. In his presentation press conference, Gattuso announced a preference to deploy his side in either a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 formation. Marcelino’s 4-4-2 is therefore a thing of the past.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Thomas Tuchel provides injury updates ahead of RB Leipzig fixture

Bayern Munich will take on RB Leipzig as Thomas Tuchel’s side will be looking to maintain their position at the top of the Bundesliga

Tuchel has had injury worries within the past week, especially in the defensive department as a makeshift back four was used in the 4-0 victory over Preußen Münster on Tuesday.

Source: getfootballnewsgermany.com
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Ramos scores own goal as Barcelona beat Sevilla

Sevilla's Sergio Ramos scored an own goal to give his old rivals Barcelona victory in La Liga

Real Madrid legend Ramos, back in Spain with Sevilla after a two-year spell at Paris St-Germain, was playing a record 34th La Liga match against Barcelona.

Source: bbc.com
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Kick off this weekend!

The opening round games of the 2023/24 season will take place on Sunday, with last year’s runners-up - Manchester United - travelling to Aston Villa for the first action. Reigning champions are Chelsea and Bristol City are newcomers.

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With new talent all around, WSL set to have the most competitive season

The WSL had almost 100 players representing their nations at the recent WC, the most of any league in the world

Chelsea kick off its Women’s Super League title defence against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with players saying the new campaign will be the most competitive yet after the English top flight’s 12 clubs stocked up with new talent.

Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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Bukayo Saka remains an injury doubt

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka remains an injury doubt ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game between Arsenal and Bournemouth

The Gunners travel to the Vitality Stadium looking to bounce back from the disappointment of last weekend’s failure to beat Spurs in the north London derby but have question marks hanging over the fitness of a clutch of key players.

Source: metro.co.uk
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Manchester United confirm Antony is set to return to training

Manchester United have announced Brazilian winger Antony is to return to training after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him

It is understood the 23-year-old spoke to Greater Manchester Police on Thursday and no restrictions were placed on him following the interview.

Source: bbc.com
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Stuttgart want to buy out Serhou Guirassy’s €20m release clause

With ten goals in just five Bundesliga outings, Serhou Guirassy has quickly become the most feared striker in not just Germany, but the entirety of Europe

However, such goalscoring form has meant that the 27-year-old has garnered considerable interest from some of Europe’s elite, meaning that his €20m release clause has become significantly tempting.

Source: getfootballnewsgermany.com
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To drive the WSL forward, it’s time to think big

Playing at major stadiums can help players feel they are part of one club and that commitment is being shown towards them

For those of us working within the game, what happened with Spain’s players allows us to be empowered, to confront issues at our own clubs.

Source: theguardian.com
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New arrivals to watch

Joined Chelsea this summer from European giants Lyon and is returning to action following an ACL injury. If she can find the kind of form she was in pre-injury, the American will be a standout player this season.

To Manchester United this summer, as a replacement for Alessia Russo who left for Arsenal. The club forked out a hefty sum to bring in the high calibre experienced player (despite being just 25) from UWCL champions Barcelona.

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WSL Season Preview: Every Women's Super League club profiled

Here we profile every WSL team, including their player to watch, their star signing and our predictions

Despite losing Vivianne Miedema, Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Kim Little for sustained periods of time last season, the Gunners managed to compete across every domestic competition.

Source: nationalworld.com
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10 things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend

Son Heung-min’s work speaks for itself, Palace visit Old Trafford again and Brentford hit a bump in the road

Tottenham vs Liverpool is the top pick from the Premier League this weekend.

Source: theguardian.com
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Bayern host Köln, Hoffenheim date Werder as Wolfsburg travel to Frankfurt: Frauen-Bundesliga Week 2 Preview

Bayern Munich will be looking for their first win when they host FC Köln on Monday

Champions Bayern Munich will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-2 draw against Freiburg away last weekend when they host FC Köln at the FC Bayern Campus Platz 1 on Monday evening.

Source: blog.forzafootball.com
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Liga F Week 3 Preview

Atlético Madrid in Levante test as debutants Eibar, Granada square off

Atlético Madrid will be looking to build on their opening match win when they face hosts Levante at the Ciudad Deportiva de Buñol - Campo 1 on Saturday afternoon.

Source: blog.forzafootball.com
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Manuel Neuer returns to partial team training

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has returned to partial team training 10 months after breaking his leg in a skiing accident

The 37-year-old German took part in a goalkeeping drill with Sven Ulreich and Daniel Peretz, Bayern's two other keepers, as well as the team's outfield players on Thursday.

Source: bbc.com
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Mourinho stands with Roma players after worst ever start

Jose Mourinho accompanied the Roma players to salute the away fans at Marassi after the humiliating 4-1 defeat to Genoa, marking his worst ever start to a season.

The coach usually walks straight off at the final whistle, whether there is a positive or negative result, preferring to leave the squad to their own devices.

Source: football-italia.net
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Atletico Madrid rise to fifth after grinding out hard-fought victory over Osasuna

Atletico Madrid have made it back-to-back wins in La Liga

Following on from an excellent victory over local rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, they have now defeated Osasuna 1-0 at El Sadar in a very hard-fought encounter.

Source: football-espana.net
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Man Utd and Chelsea tracking Brazilian wonderkid Lorran

Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring Flamengo youngster Lorran, it has been reported

The attacking midfielder came through the Flamengo youth academy and has been given a taste of first-team football this season.

Source: goal.com
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FSG sells minority stake in Liverpool and ends search for investment

Fenway Sports Group has sold a minority stake in Liverpool to the US private equity firm Dynasty Equity

The deal ends FSG’s search for investment and will be used to pay off debts.

Source: theguardian.com
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Gattusso appointed Marseille manager

Gennaro Gattuso has been officially appointed Olympique de Marseille manager

The former AC Milan talismanic holding midfielder has signed a one-year deal that includes the option of a further year.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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PSG coach Gérard Prêcheur leaves post

Gérard Prêcheur has left his post as Paris Saint-Germain coach, according to reports

Prêcheur and PSG have reportedly mutually agreed to end their collaboration, despite the 2023-24 season having barely begun.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Lionel Messi misses US Open Cup final defeat

The injured Lionel Messi watched from the stands as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo in the final of US Open Cup

Messi, 36, was substituted against Toronto FC last week because of an "old injury" and sat out Miami's draw at Orlando City on Monday.

Source: bbc.com
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Napoli boss Rudi Garcia speaks out on Victor Osimhen TikTok controversy

Earlier this week, the Partenopei's official TikTok account, which is known for publishing videos with a certain tone about its players, aroused outrage after uploading two videos featuring the Nigerian striker, one of which made fun of his missed penalty against Bologna and the other of which compared him to a coconut

Osimhen was enraged by the situation, deleted all images of him in a Napoli shirt from his Instagram account, and his agent Roberto Calenda issued a legal warning to Napoli.

Source: goal.com
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Mbappé likely to be rested to ensure optimum form against Newcastle

L’Équipe are reporting that Kylian Mbappé may be rested for Saturday’s trip to Clermont Foot, with the focus firmly on being at 100% to face Newcastle United in the Champions League on Wednesday

Mbappé was injured in last weekend’s 4-0 Classique win over Olympique de Marseille. He won the free-kick in the eighth minute, which was converted by Achraf Hakimi. Whilst the France captain soldiered on for a time, he was finally substituted off in the 32nd minute as he struggled to overcome the knock.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Carabao Cup fourth-round draw

Manchester United to host Newcastle while Arsenal face London derby at West Ham

The fourth round ties to take place week commencing October 30.

Source: skysports.com
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Isak scores winner as Newcastle beat Manchester City

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says his side are eager to "go one better" than last season's runners-up finish in the Carabao Cup after his side beat Manchester City to reach this campaign's fourth round

Alexander Isak scored the winner for a largely second-string Newcastle, who came to life after the break to beat a much-changed City.

Source: bbc.com
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Szoboszlai’s rocket helps Liverpool avoid upset against Leicester

Another moment of brilliance from Dominik Szoboszlai sealed yet another comeback from Liverpool as Leicester’s hopes of an upset were shattered spectacularly at Anfield

The Hungary captain had been on the pitch for five minutes when he polished a dominant home display with a thunderous drive that kissed the underside of Jakub Stolarczyk’s crossbar en route to goal.

Source: theguardian.com
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Berardi stuns San Siro again

Inter have lost their unbeaten record and are caught at the top of the table by Milan after fumbling a lead in nine minutes for a shock home defeat to Sassuolo

The Nerazzurri were eager to keep their perfect start going, remaining the only unbeaten side still in Serie A after six rounds, but Marko Arnautovic, Juan Cuadrado and Stefano Sensi were injured. Sassuolo beat Juventus 4-2 at the weekend and welcomed back Andrea Consigli from injury.

Source: football-italia.net
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Girona go top after Villarreal win while 10-man Athletic Club held to draw by Getafe

Wednesday saw five more games played in matchday seven of the 2023-24 La Liga season

Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Las Palmas led the way, but there were four more captivating fixtures played.

Source: football-espana.net
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Everton’s financial future could be in doubt unless takeover approved

Everton’s financial future could be in jeopardy unless the proposed takeover by the controversial US-investment firm 777 Partners is approved

Everton’s debt and cashflow problems have increased considerably since the owner, Farhad Moshiri, stopped propping up the club, with a recent loan from 777 Partners taking the total of outstanding loans above £350m.

Source: theguardian.com
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Antony has flown back to England and agreed to meet with Greater Manchester Police

Manchester United winger Antony has flown back to England from Brazil and has agreed to meet Greater Manchester Police to answer questions about the serious allegations made against him

It is understood the 23-year-old is willing to surrender his phone to GMP to aid their investigation.

Source: bbc.com
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Osimhen included in Napoli squad but wants club’s SMM to clarify

Victor Osimhen has been included in Napoli‘s squad for tonight’s Serie A game against Udinese and is expected to start, but according to Il Mattino, he wants the club’s social media manager to clarify the TikTok incident

Rudi Garcia has named his squad list for tonight’s key Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese that kicks off at 19:45 BST at the Stadio Maradona.

Source: football-italia.net
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Lille’s Samuel Umtiti hospitalised with concussion

Lille OSC defender Samuel Umtiti (29) has been hospitalised with a concussion following a clash of heads during Les Dogues’ 2-1 defeat against Stade de Reims on Tuesday night

Umtiti suffered the injury in a collision with the diminutive Junya Ito in the 34th minute of Lille’s defeat, their first at home since August 2022. The France international, however, continued until half-time, despite a stretcher coming out on the pitch.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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‘It’s carnage’: Arsenal suffer yet another ACL injury

Arsenal’s Teyah Goldie has suffered a second ACL injury after recently recovering from one

ACL injuries appear to be everywhere in football at the minute with another couple of Premier League players being helped off this weekend in the men’s game with what appeared to be serious knee injuries.

Source: dailycannon.com
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Manchester United cruise past Crystal Palace as Martial caps dominant win

Manchester United cruise past Crystal Palace as Martial caps dominant win Jamie Jackson at Old Trafford @JamieJackson___ Tue 26 Sep 2023 23.03 CEST 147 Two consecutive victories for the first time this season: Erik ten Hag is engineering the U-turn Manchester United require

But to have as many wins – four – as defeats shows the work still before the manager.

Source: theguardian.com
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Bayern win as fans throw tennis balls in protest

Bayern Munich supporters threw tennis balls on to the pitch in protest during their club's German Cup first round win over third-tier club Preussen Muenster

Bayern, 20-time winners, rested several key players - including club record signing Harry Kane - but still cruised to victory in their rescheduled tie.

Source: bbc.com
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Milik glad of Juventus ‘confidence booster’

Arkadiusz Milik admits Juventus ‘can play better’ than their 1-0 win over Lecce, but his first goal of the season is a ‘real confidence booster’ for the striker

This was a tough atmosphere for the Old Lady, coming off a humiliating 4-2 defeat to Sassuolo and with the home fans jeering them off the pitch at half-time when still goalless.

Source: football-italia.net
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Barcelona’s six-game winning run comes to disappointing end following Mallorca draw

rcelona have extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table, but only by a point. They drew with Mallorca at Son Moix, although they did come from behind twice in order to avoid defeat

Xavi Hernandez rotated his side after just a three-day gap between the Celta Vigo match and this one, and the changes did not have the desired effect as Mallorca took the lead inside the opening 10 minutes.

Source: football-espana.net
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Millie Bright bemoans ‘mind-blowing’ lack of VAR in Women’s Nations League as Lionesses hurt by offside call

Danielle van de Donk’s opening goal would have been ruled out for offside had VAR been in use

England captain Millie Bright says it is “mind-blowing” that VAR was not in use for the Lionesses’ defeat to the Netherlands.

Source: standard.co.uk
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‘We have a lot to improve on as a team’ – Denise O’Sullivan demands more after Ireland’s win over Hungary

The midfielder scored the fourth goal and was named Player of the Match

Denise O’Sullivan admitted that there’s a lot for Ireland to “improve” on despite their perfect start to the UEFA Women’s Nations League.

Source: m.independent.ie
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Women's Nations League Round-Up: Spain, France, Denmark perfect; Netherlands beat England

Spain, France and Denmark made it two wins from two games while the Netherlands beat England with a late goal

Spain, France and Denmark, aided by a Pernille Harder hat-trick, ended the first week of UEFA Women's Nations League action with a perfect six points from two games.

Source: uefa.com
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Renate Jensen's late winner sees Lionesses beaten in the Nations League

Lieke Martens' fine opener saw the Netherlands ahead

Renate Jansen's 90th-minute winner saw the Netherlands beat England 2-1 in the Nations League, with the Lionesses losing only their third game under Sarina Wiegman.

Source: skysports.com
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Germany record first Nations League win over Iceland

Captain Alexandra Popp told the team in the pre-game huddle that they had to "Give it everything"

Germany women's national team are back to their winning ways with a first victory in almost two months since their disappointing exit from the WC.

Source: dfb.de
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Northern Ireland register narrow win against Albania

Northern Ireland promised they would go all out to put points on the board against Albania

After a frustrating first half in a Women’s Nations League encounter at Seaview, in which they missed some gilt-edged chances, they managed to defeat the dogged Albanians by a goal to nil.

Source: irishfa.com
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Clubs participating in CAF men's Interclub 2023-24 now have active women's teams

The clubs met the women’s team requirement as stipulated by CAF

* 58 of the clubs engaged in CAF Interclub (Champions League) 2023-24 have a women’s team as part of their structure

* 42 of the clubs engaged have an agreement with a women’s team, confirming the successful implementation of CAF global trend to fast-tracking women’s football growth in Africa

Source: cafonline.com
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Harvey Barnes could be out for 'months rather than weeks' with foot injury

Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes has had a scan on a "substantial" foot injury and could be out for "months rather than weeks", says boss Eddie Howe

The 25-year-old limped off after 12 minutes of Sunday's 8-0 thrashing of Sheffield United.

Source: bbc.com
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Exeter City celebrate 20 years of fan ownership

It is difficult to imagine there are too many other clubs where the manager can freely walk home from matches, regardless of the result, or has been gifted a tailor-made oak coffee table by a fan

Better still, the table in Gary Caldwell’s office at Exeter’s revamped Cliff Hill training base, given to him by a supporter who is a carpenter, has an integrated tactics board and the pitch dimensions are to the scale of the surface at their St James Park home.

Source: theguardian.com
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Clock ticking for Rudi Garcia at Napoli after poor start

Pressure is continuing to mount on Napoli coach Rudi Garcia and reports suggest that he has four games left to turn things around with the defending champions

The Partenopei started the season fairly well with two rudimentary wins over Frosinone and Sassuolo, but unexpectedly fell to Lazio in a 2-1 loss at home at the start of this month.

Source: football-italia.net
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Real Madrid enquire about Chelsea defender to heal defensive woes

Real Madrid have conceded six goals across their six La Liga games this season, albeit with three of them coming against Atletico Madrid

Even if it is early in the season, there is a general feeling that without Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao in the fold, Los Blancos are more vulnerable at the back.

Source: football-espana.net
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Wiegman on 'special' return to home country

Wiegman led the Netherlands to Euro 2017 glory on home soil

England manager Sarina Wiegman says it will feel "special but strange" to face her home country the Netherlands in the Women's Nations League.

Source: bbc.com
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Wales aim to make Dane mark in Nations League

Gemma Grainger's side began their campaign last Friday with a 1-0 loss in Iceland

Wales host Denmark at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday looking to get off the mark in the Women's Nations League.

Source: bbc.com
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Declan Rice did not suffer serious injury in Tottenham match

Tests have shown Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice did not suffer a serious back injury during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham

The England international, who has started every league game this season, was substituted at half-time.

Source: bbc.com
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Uefa accused of presenting ‘untrue’ evidence to inquiry on Champions League final chaos

Uefa has been accused of presenting “completely untrue” evidence to its own independent inquiry into the near-disaster at the 2022 Champions League final, to protect its safety and security unit – headed by the president’s best friend – from criticism.

The allegations have been made by Uefa’s then operations director, Sharon Burkhalter-Lau, an events management specialist, who was second in command in the planning of the 28 May final at the Stade de France between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Source: theguardian.com
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Jovic tipped for starting opportunity for Milan

Luka Jovic has been tipped for an opportunity to start for Milan for the first time when the Rossoneri travel to Sardinia to play Cagliari on Wednesday evening

Reports suggest that Pioli could use the first round of midweek fixtures of the season to rotate the squad and give opportunities to some players who haven’t yet started for the season.

Source: football-italia.net
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Leipzig want to retain PSG loanee Xavi Simons

Dutch international midfielder Xavi Simons (20) is making a big impression at RB Leipzig

The former Barcelona youth product has already logged three goals and four assists in five Bundesliga games with Marco Rose’s squad.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Spain's women players ready to stick to football after ending boycott, says Bonmati

UEFA Women's Player of the Year and WC MVP Bonmati acknowledged that the squad is relieved that they can concentrate on football

Spain's women players want to "just stick to football" after they ended their boycott of the national team.

Source: reuters.com
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Scotland back at Hampden Park for crucial Belgium Nations League clash

Scotland began their campaign with a spirited showing against England on Friday

Scotland return to the National Stadium on Tuesday night as Pedro Martinez Losa's side take on Belgium in the UEFA Women’s Nations League.

Source: scottishfa.co.uk
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Terry set to become sporting director of Al-Shabab

John Terry looks set to become the sporting director of Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab

Terry is currently working at the Chelsea academy after leaving his role as assistant manager of Leicester City in the summer. It had been thought that former Chelsea defender Terry would take the managerial position at the Saudi side, however, Sports Zone are reporting that the Englishman will instead become the club’s sporting director.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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FA accused of ‘double standard’ in allowing club owners to bet on football while banning players

The Football Association is facing claims of double standards after a Guardian investigation revealed that the owner of a Premier League club may have benefited from bets on the game placed in his own name

The disclosures involve Matthew Benham, the owner of the Premier League club Brentford FC, whose star striker, Ivan Toney, is serving an eight-month suspension for breaking the FA’s strict gambling rules.

Source: theguardian.com
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Vuskovic to join Spurs

Spurs announce that they have reached an agreement for Luka Vuskovic to join the Club in 2025 from Hajduk Split, in a deal which will run until 2030

Croatian defender Luka, 16, progressed through the ranks at Hajduk Split to make his professional debut in February, 2023, to become the youngest player to feature in the Croatian top flight.

Source: tottenhamhotspur.com
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Sarina Wiegman's three key decisions as England boss faces Alessia Russo dilemma

Sarina Wiegman is hoping to lead her team to the Nations League finals

Lucy Bronze and Lauren Hemp scored in the Lionesses' 2-1 success over Scotland on Friday in Sunderland, as Sarina Wiegman's European Champions made a winning start to the new competition.

Source: mirror.co.uk
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Bronze says England can 'lead the way' in women's football

Bronze was part of the leadership group that held talks with the FA

Lucy Bronze says England can be a team that "lead the way" in women's football after successfully negotiating an agreement with the Football Association on performance-related bonuses.

Source: bbc.com
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Cusack death not suspicious - Police

Police not treating Sheffield United midfielder's death as suspicious

The death of Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack is not being treated as suspicious, police have said.

Source: bbc.com
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Marseille considering move for former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui

Olympique de Marseille are considering a move for former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Julen Lopetegui

Marcelino left Marseille on Wednesday. His departure came after just seven games with the club and was the result of insults and threats, levelled not only at the Spanish manager but also OM’s hierarchy.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Tottenham losing ‘Spursy’ tag, says James Maddison after Arsenal draw

James Maddison said Tottenham’s 2-2 draw at Arsenal was evidence that the club are fast shedding their old “Spursy” tag under Ange Postecoglou

The playmaker was outstanding in the north London derby, setting up two equalisers for Son Heung-min to earn a deserved point, and declared talk of a soft centre is a thing of the past.

Source: theguardian.com
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Osimhen misses penalty and rages at Napoli coach Garcia

Victor Osimhen had a nightmare in this evening’s trip to Bologna, as first he blasted a penalty off target, then shouted angrily at Napoli coach Rudi Garcia over his substitution

The Nigeria international has not seemed quite the same as in his Scudetto-winning season and does not appear to have a good rapport with new coach Garcia.

Source: football-italia.net
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Alvaro Morata inspires Atletico Madrid to derby glory over Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid have confidently secured local bragging rights with a superb 3-1 derby victory over Real Madrid

Los Rojiblancos have ended Real Madrid’s winning start to the 2023/24 La Liga season as they secured all three points at the Estadio Metropolitano.

Source: football-espana.net
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Real Madrid undone by 'defensive frailty' in derby - Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti blamed "defensive fragility" for Real Madrid's 3-1 derby defeat to Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Sunday but refused to criticise individual players, saying the loss was "my fault."

Álvaro Morata put Atletico ahead after just four minutes at the Metropolitano stadium, before Antoine Griezmann made it 2-0. Toni Kroos pulled a goal back for Real, but Morata's header within a minute of play resuming after half-time secured the three points for Atletico.

Source: espn.com
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Gonçalo Ramos double seals Classique win

Given the off-pitch disarray at Marseille, there was little doubt that PSG had the clear upper hand going into the 106th Classique clash

Having already bounced back from a home defeat to Nice last week by seeing off Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, the champions were now looking to confirm their return to form.

Source: getfootballnewsfrance.com
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Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea's young squad "need to grow up

Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that Chelsea players "need to grow up" after yet another Premier League defeat on Sunday.

The Blues have now lost four of their six Premier League games thus far this campaign, with this latest loss coming at the hands of Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

Source: 90min.com
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Megan Rapinoe's amazing career in numbers

2x World Cup winner with USWNT, 63 goals, 73 assists and 203 caps!

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Megan Rapinoe ends USA career with a wink, an assist and victory

Megan Rapinoe ended her international career in familiar fashion: victorious and mischievous.

The World Cup and Olympic champion was a serial winner for her country. But fans at her final match also acknowledged her contributions off the field

Source: theguardian.com
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Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota fire Liverpool to win against West Ham

Something is growing at Liverpool in the supremely qualified opinion of Jürgen Klopp

That judgment applies to expectations at Anfield this season, as well as the development of his refreshed, gifted and hungry team. West Ham were comfortably eclipsed as Liverpool registered a sixth successive win in all competitions with plenty to spare.

Source: theguardian.com
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Ajax vs Feyenoord abandoned after fans throw flares

Ajax's match against rivals Feyenoord on Sunday was abandoned in the 56th minute after home supporters threw flares and fireworks onto the pitch

Visitors Feyenoord led 3-0 at the Johan Cruyff Arena when the game was called off, having already been paused twice.

Source: bbc.com
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