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Atlético Madrid v Manchester United: Champions League – live

Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Follow Arsenal v Lille | Email John Diego Simeone made mention of Julian Alvarez in his pre-match duties:…

The Guardian · football · 4m ago

England v Greece: Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff, second leg – live

World Cup playoff, 7.30pm BST kick-off ( first leg: 3-1 ) Read today’s edition of Moving the Goalposts on Japan 4 min Papatheodorou almost replies straight away, sweeping a…

The Guardian · football · 4m ago

Arsenal v Lille: Champions League – live

Champions League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Follow Atlético v Man Utd | Mail Simon 1 min: Peeeeeep! Right then. Hands shaken, coin tossed, pennants…

The Guardian · football · 5m ago

Porro eyes La Liga return - Wednesday's gossip

Tottenham's Pedro Porro wants Barcelona move, multiple Premier League clubs chase Croatia striker Dion Beljo, Chelsea eye January swoop for Frenkie de Jong.

BBC Sport · football · 13m ago

Richarlison scores for Spurs Under-21s in EFL Trophy

Out-of-favour Tottenham striker Richarlison scores for the club's under-21s in their EFL Trophy win at Cheltenham Town.

BBC Sport · football · 21m ago

🔴 Champions League live updates: Countdown to Man United-Atleti as early games kick off

Follow live updates, scores and highlights from Tuesday's UEFA Champions League action, featuring Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United, Galatasaray vs. Barcelona and more.

ESPN · football · 47m ago

State of English football report: Regulator warns of 'financial disaster'

The chair of the Independent Football Regulator says the English game must "act before it is too late" to tackle the financial dangers facing it.

ESPN · football · 57m ago

FIFA president Infantino received undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment

FIFA president Gianni Infantino appears to have breached FIFA regulations after an IRS filing revealed an undisclosed $1.72 million pay package on top of his declared salary for…

ESPN · football · 57m ago

Garber won't dish on exchange with Messi: 'Between me and Leo'

Don Garber has addressed his September confrontation with Lionel Messi, and the MLS commissioner said he admired the exchange.

ESPN · football · 57m ago

'What do you want us to do?' Maresca defends Man City's Anfield celebrations

Enzo Maresca has hit back at criticism of Manchester City's celebrations at Anfield on Sunday by saying: "What do you want us to do?"

ESPN · football · 57m ago

Madrid's Mourinho on Villarreal media snub: 'Watch 1st minute of game'

José Mourinho has refused to explain why he skipped his post-match news conference after Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Villarreal,

ESPN · football · 57m ago

Judge: Carragher won't be made bankrupt after settling unpaid tax bill

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher will not be made bankrupt after settling an unpaid tax bill with HMRC.

ESPN · football · 57m ago

Netflix buys exclusive 2030 World Cup rights in Spain

Netflix bought exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in co-host Spain on Tuesday in a deal that lets a free-to-air public broadcaster show games each day including the…

ESPN · football · 57m ago

Hayes wants fast start from USWNT in second game against Spain

USWNT before second Spain friendly

ESPN · football · 57m ago

👀 Former UK prime minister denies exorcism claim over player transfer

Former UK British prime minister Gordon Brown has denied he was part of a church exorcism with ex-Scotland manager Craigh Levein as he attempted to sign a player.

ESPN · football · 57m ago

Australia keep door open for shuffling batting order

Cummins, though, says there needs to be a compelling case to move Renshaw from No.5

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 2h ago

PSG's Luis Enrique hopes Man City avoid sanctions

PSG boss Luis Enrique says he was surprised to learn Manchester City had been found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and hopes the club avoid sanctions.

BBC Sport · football · 3h ago

Premier League overreactions: Will fan anger wear Man City down? Liverpool's Wirtz worry? Arbeloa in trouble?

After a three-week intermission, the Premier League returned with a bang last weekend.

ESPN · football · 3h ago

Kusal Mendis 87* hands Sri Lanka consolation win

Sri Lanka hunted down Pakistan's total of 168 for 8 with 17 balls and eight wickets to spare

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 3h ago

Iraola has ‘100% trust’ in Wirtz and Barcola but tells others to step up

‘We need other players to give us those numbers’ Liverpool face Lask in Austria without Isak and Gakpo Andoni Iraola has said he trusts Liverpool’s big-money signings Florian…

The Guardian · football · 3h ago

Bavuma focused on South Africa response after first taste of defeat

Test captain says there are "obvious things we could improve on" after unbeaten run ended in Durban

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 3h ago

Mourinho postgame drama overshadows ugly Madrid win

Despite the pregame vitriol and ongoing scandal, it was no surprise that Man City won at Liverpool on Sunday. PLUS: Real Madrid won ugly and Mourinho got up to his old tricks…

ESPN · football · 3h ago

Bournemouth open to selling Scott for £100m in January

Bournemouth are open to selling England midfielder Alex Scott in January under certain conditions.

BBC Sport · football · 3h ago

'We should have taken all ten wickets' - Shanto rues missed chances

"I think we ended up drawing the game due to the small mistakes," Bangladesh captain Shanto says after Abu Dhabi draw

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 3h ago

Liverpool's Wirtz problem - does he need to be dropped?

More than a year since his £116m move, Florian Wirtz is still struggling to hit top form at Liverpool - so does he need to be dropped?

BBC Sport · football · 4h ago

Patrice Motsepe’s Caf presidency under pressure after Afcon U-turn as Eto’o waits in wings

Rivals lining up to position as potential replacements Afcon tournament expected to return to biennial cycle Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of the Confederation of African Football…

The Guardian · football · 4h ago

SA20: Donald replaces Simons as JSK's bowling coach

Eric Simons and Tommy Simsek exit JSK

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 4h ago

Football regulator says he would quit over Man City political interference

The head of English football's independent regulator says he will resign if he encounters any political interference over Manchester City's future.

BBC Sport · football · 4h ago

Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester City

Kogan says he has faced ‘absolutely no political pressure’ Regulator wants deal on redistribution through leagues The chair of the Independent ­Football Regulator (IFR), David…

The Guardian · football · 4h ago

Majority of clubs on edge of 'financial disaster' - regulator

English football's finances are "dangerously exposed, with the majority of clubs living on the edge of financial disaster", a new report says.

BBC Sport · football · 4h ago

Cardiff's Bielik claims death threats over fan clash

Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik claims his family received death threats amid the controversy that surrounded his altercation with a Portsmouth fan.

BBC Sport · football · 4h ago

Hazlewood six-for seals dominant Australia win

Set a record 421-run target, South Africa were bowled out for 206 in their second innings

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 5h ago

Sadikur 149 crushes Barishal; Chattogram move to No. 1 on NCL table

The latest round saw Mahedi Hasan take six wickets and score a century, Marshall Ayub hit his 30th first-class ton, and Sabbir Rahman end a 14-year wait for an NCL century

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 5h ago

Tilak Varma 'enjoying' middle-order role despite preference for No. 3

"Whatever the team needs, I want to step into that role," the batter says as he adapts to bat at No. 5, sometimes even No. 6

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 5h ago

Atal century, lower-order resistence help Afghanistan hang on to a draw

Bangladesh's missed chances especially in the final hour cost them as they couldn't pick up the last two wickets

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 5h ago

Football Daily | Coventry come to life at last – are their slapstick days behind them?

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! After years of circling the drain, Coventry City didn’t so much drop out of the Premier League 25 years ago as face-plant…

The Guardian · football · 5h ago

Rabada closing in on return for Gqeberha Test

He had missed the first Test against Australia "from a precautionary point of view" but remained with the squad and was shown bowling with increasing intensity

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 5h ago

Netflix secures 2030 World Cup TV rights in Spain

Netflix will broadcast World Cup games for the first time in 2030 as it secures the rights to show World Cup games in co-host Spain and Andorra.

BBC Sport · football · 5h ago

Grant Flower adds to Sussex exodus as he joins Surrey coaching staff

Former Zimbabwe batter admits club's financial situation is a major factor in his departure

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 6h ago

Delhi Capitals unveil Yuvraj as assistant and batting coach

Yuvraj will work with head coach Ganguly at Delhi Capitals

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 6h ago

Mhatre suffers Grade 4 right hamstring tear, expected to be out for a month

Mhatre damaged his right hamstring while opening the batting for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy match against Chandigarh on Sunday

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 7h ago

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Real Madrid scout Erling Haaland at Anfield

Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to keep tabs on Erling Haaland, while Chelsea growing confident of signing Bournemouth's Alex Scott. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN · football · 7h ago

Maresca says he would describe Manchester City as ‘cheats’ if he were a United fan

Manager claims City fans suffering more than players Luis Enrique says club should keep all titles won Enzo Maresca has admitted he would describe Manchester City as “cheats” if…

The Guardian · football · 7h ago

Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss

Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?

BBC Sport · cricket · 7h ago

Josh Hazlewood reminds Australia of his worth with six for 49 to see off South Africa

After every stunning Scott Boland performance of recent years, many of them in place of an injured Josh Hazlewood, a reasonable ­question does the rounds: why isn’t Boland the…

The Guardian · cricket · 7h ago

Man United fans must accept reality, which is both better and worse than they think

Man United fans go from thinking the team will win the Premier League to thinking the sky is falling. The truth is in the middle and it's unlikely to shift.

ESPN · football · 7h ago

Sri Lanka opt to bowl in third T20I; Pakistan make four changes

Razaullah, Arafat Minhas, Sufiyan Moqim and Abdul Samad came in for Pakistan, who've already won the series

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 7h ago

'Criticised for what?' - Maresca defends Anfield celebrations

Manager Enzo Maresca reacts to criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their win at Liverpool by saying: "What do you want us to do?"

BBC Sport · football · 7h ago

Bethell returns as England call up youngsters Jack and Rew

Jacob Bethell will return for England's white-ball tour of Australia, while there are also first international call-ups for exciting prospects Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack.

BBC Sport · cricket · 8h ago

Australia beat South Africa by 214 runs: first men’s cricket Test, day five – as it happened

Josh Hazlewood took Test-best figures of 6 for 49 as Australia wrapped up a crushing victory in Durban 43rd over: South Africa 109-4 (Markram 46, Mulder 10) Renshaw gets taken for…

The Guardian · cricket · 8h ago

Sutherland and Schutt climb to fourth and fifth in ODI bowlers' rankings

Ellyse Perry is also back in the top ten among ODI batters

ESPNcricinfo · cricket · 9h ago

Carragher settles tax debt to avoid bankruptcy

Jamie Carragher has settled an unpaid tax bill with His Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

BBC Sport · football · 9h ago

Manchester City v PSG is a reminder of the path not taken in sanctions battles

Gulf-owned clubs have faced Uefa scrutiny – their different approaches since have left one at the top table and one raging against the machine Nasser al-Khelaifi was among those…

The Guardian · football · 9h ago

England fast-track teenage star Thomas Rew for Australia white-ball tour

Bethell returns after injury; Carse frozen out Four-week trip includes 3 ODIs and 5 T20s Eighteen-year-old Thomas Rew has earned his maiden call-up for England after being…

The Guardian · cricket · 10h ago

The Saudi Arabia of Europe? How Türkiye's summer transfer window changed the game

Turkish clubs compete for prestige through the transfer market and this summer took things to yet another level as Mo Salah, Rafael Leão and other big names arrived.

ESPN · football · 11h ago

After 27 titles in 23 years at Real Madrid, Carvajal joins Getafe

Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal joins Getafe as a free agent after his contract expired in June.

BBC Sport · football · 11h ago

How much did Man City's rule breaking cost your team?

The potential impact of Manchester City's rule breaking runs deep, including missed Champions League qualification, relegation and Premier League prize money.

BBC Sport · football · 12h ago

Viking’s two head coaches on Champions League adventure: ‘For us, it’s the best team in the world’

Norway’s champions, who host Bayern Munich on Tuesday, have excelled under Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen. We paid them a visit “When we recruit players, we say something…

The Guardian · football · 13h ago

The star is Luis Enrique - inside the plans to keep PSG at the top

As Luis Enrique bids to guide PSG to a third successive Champions League triumph, Guillem Balague looks at how the coach keeps his side at the top.

BBC Sport · football · 14h ago

Is Man Utd's Fernandes issue a symptom or reason for their form?

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is yet to reach the highs of last season - is it because of his side's poor start or the reason for it?

BBC Sport · football · 15h ago