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Premier League Acts on VAR Blunder After Haaland’s Derby Decider

The refereeing body has removed VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus from the upcoming matchweek following the contentious decision that awarded Erling Haaland’s winner against Manchester United.

15 Sept 2026
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Joan García Breaks Silence on Controversial Switch to Barcelona

The 24‑year‑old goalkeeper addresses the backlash from his Espanyol supporters, insisting his move to Barça was the right choice as he cements his place between the posts.

15 Sept 2026
BarcelonaFootballSpanish La Liga
Premier League Faces Potential Legal Action Over VAR Mishap in Manchester Derby
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Premier League Faces Potential Legal Action Over VAR Mishap in Manchester Derby

A VAR error that allowed Erling Haaland’s goal against Manchester United has sparked warnings of legal action, with former referee Janie Frampton saying clubs may soon sue the league.

15 Sept 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
Villa’s Rocky Start Highlights Unai Emery’s Challenge After Summer Exodus
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Villa’s Rocky Start Highlights Unai Emery’s Challenge After Summer Exodus

Aston Villa’s opening Premier League fixtures have been marred by a heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest and the loss of key talent, yet a fan poll shows unwavering belief in Unai Emery’s project.

15 Sept 2026
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Mbappé Confirmed in Real Madrid’s Line‑up for Elche Clash – Mourinho’s Tactical Shift Unveiled
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Mbappé Confirmed in Real Madrid’s Line‑up for Elche Clash – Mourinho’s Tactical Shift Unveiled

Real Madrid travel to Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero with Kylian Mbappé in the starting eleven. José Mourinho reshuffles the midfield, inserting Arda Güler as the creative hub while Jude Bellingham remains on the bench.

15 Sept 2026
FootballReal MadridSpanish La Liga
Mikel slams Chelsea over £125m Enzo Fernandez transfer flop
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Mikel slams Chelsea over £125m Enzo Fernandez transfer flop

Former Chelsea stalwart John Obi Mikel has openly criticised the Blues for failing to secure a midfield replacement after Enzo Fernandez’s record‑equalling £125 million exit to Manchester City. The criticism lands as Xabi Alonso’s first window closes empty‑handed.

15 Sept 2026
ChelseaEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
‘I need to enjoy football again’ – Christopher Nkunku seals emotional RB Leipzig return
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‘I need to enjoy football again’ – Christopher Nkunku seals emotional RB Leipzig return

Christopher Nkunku has completed an emotional return to RB Leipzig following challenging spells at Chelsea and AC Milan. The French attacker opened up on his decision to reboot his career at the Red Bull Arena in pursuit of regular playing time and happiness.

15 Sept 2026
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Arsenal Defensive Crisis Deepens as Ben White Joins Growing Injury List Ahead of Ipswich Town Cup Tie
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Arsenal Defensive Crisis Deepens as Ben White Joins Growing Injury List Ahead of Ipswich Town Cup Tie

Mikel Arteta faces a severe defensive selection headache ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash at Portman Road. Ben White, Piero Hincapie, and William Saliba are among five defenders sidelined for the Gunners as Ipswich Town prepare to host the third-round tie.

15 Sept 2026
ArsenalBen WhiteBreaking News
‘He may well just feel at home’ – how Enzo Maresca is settling in at Manchester City
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‘He may well just feel at home’ – how Enzo Maresca is settling in at Manchester City

A dramatic derby victory over Manchester United has underlined Enzo Maresca’s tactical authority at Manchester City. As key decisions mount at club headquarters, the new manager is cementing his vision for a fresh era.

15 Sept 2026
Champions LeagueEnglish Premier LeagueEnzo Maresca
Celtic Facing Midfield Crisis as Chris Sutton Raises ‘Great Concerns’ Over O’Neill’s Squad
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Celtic Facing Midfield Crisis as Chris Sutton Raises ‘Great Concerns’ Over O’Neill’s Squad

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has raised alarm bells following Celtic’s League Cup exit to Rangers. With major fixtures against Ferencvaros and Rangers approaching, Martin O’Neill is rushing to secure key recruitment targets.

15 Sept 2026
Arne EngelsCelticChris Sutton
AC Milan and Benfica Prime for San Siro Showdown as Europa League Group Stage Begins
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AC Milan and Benfica Prime for San Siro Showdown as Europa League Group Stage Begins

AC Milan host Portuguese giants Benfica at San Siro to kick off their UEFA Europa League group stage campaign. Rossoneri manager Ruben Amorim has made his ambition clear, declaring that Milan’s primary objective is to win the tournament.

15 Sept 2026
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Michael Owen Backs Michael Carrick Over Benjamin Sesko Bench Decision in Manchester Derby Defeat
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Michael Owen Backs Michael Carrick Over Benjamin Sesko Bench Decision in Manchester Derby Defeat

Former Premier League striker Michael Owen has defended Michael Carrick’s decision to drop Benjamin Sesko for Manchester United’s derby loss against Manchester City. Owen asserted that the forward does not currently rank among the top 10 players in his position.

15 Sept 2026
Benjamin SeskoEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
Lamine Yamal Backs Himself for Ballon d’Or Glory as He Names Kylian Mbappe as Main Rival
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Lamine Yamal Backs Himself for Ballon d’Or Glory as He Names Kylian Mbappe as Main Rival

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal believes his World Cup victory with Spain and La Liga triumph with Barcelona give him the edge over Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe for the Ballon d’Or. Yamal insisted that his team silverware separates him from the French forward ahead of October’s ceremony in London.

15 Sept 2026
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U-20 Women’s World Cup: Asamoah Gyan Rallies Ghana After Group C Exit Against France

Ghana’s U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign came to an end following a 4-0 defeat against France, marking an eighth consecutive group-stage exit. Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan urged the squad to embrace the setback as motivation for their future growth.

15 Sept 2026
Asamoah GyanCharles SampsonFIFA World Cup
Jaap Stam Slams Manchester United Front Four Following Derby Defeat to Manchester City
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Jaap Stam Slams Manchester United Front Four Following Derby Defeat to Manchester City

Jaap Stam has delivered a scathing review of Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha after Manchester United’s 1-0 derby loss. The former defender accused the attacking quartet of walking during the build-up to Erling Haaland’s second-half winner.

15 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsBruno FernandesEnglish Premier League
Rodri warns Barcelona are not Champions League favourites, outlines missing pieces for European glory
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Rodri warns Barcelona are not Champions League favourites, outlines missing pieces for European glory

Barcelona are not the favourites for the Champions League. The 30-year-old midfielder, who joined the club this summer from Manchester City after the Catalans clinched back-to-back La Liga titles, str

15 Sept 2026
BarcelonaEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
Shabab Al Ahli Launch AFC Champions League Elite Campaign with Narrow Victory Over Tractor
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Shabab Al Ahli Launch AFC Champions League Elite Campaign with Narrow Victory Over Tractor

Shabab Al Ahli did open their 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a 1–0 win over Tractor at Dubai’s Rashid Stadium on September 14. Yuri César’s 22nd-minute goal settled the matc

15 Sept 2026
AFC Champions League EliteBreaking NewsFootball
Sunderland Breaks 53‑Year European Drought with Europa League Clash at the Stadium of Light
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Sunderland Breaks 53‑Year European Drought with Europa League Clash at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland host AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Wednesday for their first major European match in 52 years and 313 days—commonly described as 53 years. The occasion caps a rapid revival from Leag

15 Sept 2026
Football
Jaissle’s Newcastle Blunder: Leeds’ 4‑1 Rout Sparks ‘Naive’ Verdict from Former Boss
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Jaissle’s Newcastle Blunder: Leeds’ 4‑1 Rout Sparks ‘Naive’ Verdict from Former Boss

Newcastle’s 4–1 loss at Leeds exposed concerns about Matthias Jaissle’s adventurous setup, with former manager Steve Bruce calling the team “naive” defensively. But the defeat came on Sunday

14 Sept 2026
Football
Fabregas: Como Learning from Arsenal, Starting to See What We Could Become
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Fabregas: Como Learning from Arsenal, Starting to See What We Could Become

Cesc Fabregas said Como’s 2–1 win over Parma offered an important indication of what his team could become, as the Serie A side responded positively to the physical and emotional demands of their

14 Sept 2026
ArsenalEnglish Premier LeagueFootball
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