83 m. ago Goodbye, Andre Onana – the face of Manchester United’s worst era

Onana may have played his last game for Man United following a dramatic fall from grace

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8 h. ago In Pictures: Waterlogged pitch perfect for cricketers playing annual game in sea

The tradition started in 1984, with the match ending when play is stopped by waves.

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9 h. ago EA Sports FC 26 preview – new play styles aim to tackle Fifa challenge

After a lacklustre response to the 2025 edition, the game has gone all out to engage players and respond to user feedbackIn an open office space somewhere inside the vast Electronic Arts campus in Vancouver, dozens of people are gathered around multiple monitors playing EA Sports FC 26. Around them, as well as rows of football shirts from leagues all over the world, are PCs and monitors with staff watching feeds of the matches. The people playing are from EA’s Design Council, a group of pro players, influencers and fans who regularly come in to play new builds, ask questions and make suggestions. These councils have been running for years, but for this third addition to the EA Sports FC series, the successor to EA’s Fifa games, their input is apparently being treated more seriously than ever.The message to journalists, invited here to get a sneak look at the game, is that a lacklustre response to EA Sports FC 25 has meant that addressing user feedback is the main focus. EA has set u...

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11 h. ago Barcelona in Miami; Milan in Perth? Welcome to the league of anywhere | Jonathan Liew

What goes on tour, stays on tour as Uefa meets to discuss La Liga’s and Serie A’s request to play competitive matches abroadThe caramel-coloured tiles on the facade are long gone, and the name changed eight years ago, and there are now wraparound LED screens and an “immersive” museum experience and a lot more bright yellow than you would ideally want. And it’s harder to park right next to the ground like you used to, and many of the locals still insist on calling it El Madrigal. But still they come every other weekend, and buy horchata from the stalls out the front, and sit with the same old friends in the same old bars with the same old faded photos on the wall. Because for all that has changed over the years, this is still their town, their team, their tradition. And when their beloved Villarreal are playing there is nowhere else they would rather be.But when they play their home game against Barcelona the week before Christmas, the Estadio de la Cerámica is likely to be sitting e...

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19 h. ago 'Misconstrued': Ange Postecoglou defends style of play ahead of first Nottingham Forest game against Arsenal

Former Spurs boss takes on familiar opposition in his first game

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28 h. ago Kylian Mbappé says football world would ‘disgust’ him without passion for game

Striker ‘will never advise a child of mine’ to go into footballMpabbé remains in dispute with PSG a year after leavingKylian Mbappé has admitted the football world would have “disgusted” him long ago if he did not have a ­passion for playing the game. The France and Real Madrid forward also said he would never encourage a child of his to follow in his footsteps.In a long and occasionally bitter interview, Mbappé told L’Équipe: “I’m fatalist about the world of football, but not about life. Life is won­derful. Football is what it is. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Eagles’ Jalen Carter fined for spitting on Dak Prescott but avoids further punishment

NFL says ejection counts as one-game suspensionIncident came six seconds into new seasonJalen Carter was fined $57,222 by the NFL but avoided another suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the league’s season opener Thursday night. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle was ejected from Philadelphia’s 24-20 victory over Dallas before playing a snap. He is expected to be on the field when the Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch on Sunday. The Eagles could impose their own discipline such as benching Carter for the first series of the Chiefs game.The NFL is calling Carter’s discipline a one-game suspension with time served because he didn’t play against the Cowboys. It’s a distinction that sets a precedent that spitting on an opponent will result in a one-game suspension. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Barcelona’s Camp Nou return against Valencia delayed after permit problem

Game on Sunday to be played at Johan Cruyff StadiumClub’s last match at old Camp Nou was in May 2023Barcelona have announced that their opening home game of the season against Valencia will not be played at the Camp Nou – five days before it was due to take place.The club had been given permission to play their first three fixtures away from home in order to complete the first phase of construction work at their stadium, and that was followed by the international break. But they were still unable to fulfil the requirements needed to get the permits in time, leaving a public deadline unmet for the third time having originally set an opening date of November 2024. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Sinner’s reaction to US Open defeat shows why he and Alcaraz will tower over the tour for years to come

Italian has dominated against all opponents except one but rivalry with Spaniard has prompted him to plan big changesIn the 90 minutes between Jannik Sinner’s defeat by Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final and his post-match debrief, his mind had already shifted. Rather than dwelling on the pain of losing his US Open title and No 1 ranking, he was thinking about the future.Sinner felt his game was too predictable, even one-dimensional, compared with Alcaraz, whose deep toolbox of shots left him uncomfortable and unable to find rhythm on the court. As a result of that discomfort, Sinner made a decision. The 24-year-old resolved to make significant changes to his game in pursuit of becoming a better, more complete tennis player and keeping up with his rival, even if he might suffer in the short term. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Wales manager Craig Bellamy likens Premier League players to ‘cyborgs’

Bellamy says game is becoming increasingly physicalWales play Canada in Swansea on TuesdayCraig Bellamy compared Premier League players to “cyborgs” as he discussed the growing physicality in the game after Thomas Tuchel said long throws and direct tactics were in vogue.The Wales manager said he handpicked friendlies against Canada on Tuesday and England next month – two higher-ranked nations – to provide a barometer of his team’s progress and believes facing the latter at Wembley will be the perfect warm-up for hosting Belgium in a crunch World Cup qualifier four days later. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Borderlands 4: what time is Borderlands 4 out as PC players to get game early

The global launch times have been confirmed for Borderlands 4 🎮

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3 d. ago Why is Belarus v Scotland being played without fans? Venue details, and why the game is in Hungary

Here’s why Scotland’s game with belarus is being played behind closed doors in Hungary on Monday evening.

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3 d. ago Uefa must not betray its principles by approving games abroad

Comment: Barcelona and Villarreal could play a LaLiga game in Miami this December to usher in a new era that would change football forever. But Miguel Delaney explains why Uefa should be doing everything in their power to stop this

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4 d. ago Sweet moment Kate Middleton receives three cheers from delighted Australian rugby players after surprising them in their locker room after England game

In a sweet moment the Princess of Wales was met with cheers and admiration from the Australian women's rugby team after a gripping World Cup clash against England on Saturday

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4 d. ago William hugs Wales player after Women’s Rugby World Cup game defeat

William and Kate attended different rugby games on Saturday afternoon.

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5 d. ago The Chase's Bradley Walsh calls out player for 'wasting our time' in awkward moment

ITV The Chase host Bradley Walsh slammed a player for teasing an exciting game before telling him he was "wasting our time" on the latest episode of the show

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5 d. ago EA FC 26 new PlayStyles explained – what do all five new PlayStyles do?

EA Sports has added five new PlayStyles in EA FC 26, while a handful of PlayStyles have also been removed from the game

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6 d. ago Zach Mitchell seals Hibs transfer as SFA plea to FIFA pays off after system glitch

The Charlton defender was forced to play a waiting game after Deadline Day deal was delayed

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6 d. ago Stuart Broad puts England ODI defeat down to ‘jaded minds’ after packed summer

Two defeats in three days at the hands of South Africa saw England lose their one-day series with a game still to play.

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6 d. ago Eagles squeeze past Cowboys as Carter ejected for spitting on Prescott six seconds into season

Dallas Cowboys 20-24 Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia DT thrown out after confrontationThe defending Super Bowl champions got their title defence off to a winning start as they beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in the NFL season opener on Thursday night.But the game may well be remembered for an incident before a play had even been made from scrimmage. Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected just six seconds after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Continue reading...

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