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Pro Ref admits VAR error over Haaland's controversial derby winner

Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an “error of judgement” in allowing Erling Haaland’s goal to stand in Manchester City’s 1–0 win over Manchester United, saying the VAR should have recommended an on‑field review over Enzo Fernandez’s offside involvement. Why the goal was controve

Flick admits 'not our best' as Barcelona survive Levante scare in 4–2 thriller

Hansi Flick said Barcelona were “not at our best” after surviving a late scare to beat Levante 4–2 and maintain their perfect start to the LaLiga season, extending their lead at the top to three points over Real Madrid. Xavi Espart opened the scoring in the fifth minute, before Lamine Yamal added a

Two goals in two games: Sesko gives Man Utd a new dimension

Manchester United will face far sterner tests of their Champions League credentials than Sabah FK provided at Old Trafford, but Michael Carrick’s side still learned a vital lesson: they are a much more effective attacking unit when Benjamin Sesko starts. Sesko’s impact: physicality, pace and goals

Havertz and Odegaard fire Arsenal past Chelsea

Arsenal spent close to £200 million on new signings this summer but did not land the elite forward many expected, yet the reigning champions have started the season as strongly as they finished their title-winning campaign. After wins over Coventry City and Aston Villa, they came from behind to bea

Yamal brace fuels 'nearly perfect' Barcelona as they rout Valencia 5–0

Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona demolished Valencia 5–0 at Mestalla to keep their 100% start to the La Liga season, moving two points clear at the top after Real Madrid’s 1–0 loss at Real Betis. Match summary: five different scorers, total control Barcelona took the lead in the sixth minute

Martinelli joins Al Hilal in club-record £60m Arsenal sale

Gabriel Martinelli has completed a £60 million move from Arsenal to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, setting a new club-record sale for the Gunners. The fixed-fee deal, which includes a sell-on clause for Arsenal, surpasses the previous record outgoing fee of £35 million received for Alex Oxlade-Cha

FIFA accuses UEFA of "smear campaign" over Infantino's scrapped World Cup stake sale

FIFA has formally accused UEFA of running a “smear campaign” against it and its leadership, escalating a legal and public-relations battle over president Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors. The dispute in court Last week, UEFA file

Man City Break British Transfer Record to Sign Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez for £125m

Manchester City have completed the blockbuster deadline-day signing of midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a joint-British record fee of £125m, matching Liverpool's signing of Alexander Isak. The deal brings City’s total spending for the window to an unprecedented Premier League record of £4

Spurs Bolster Squad with Deadline Day Moves for Chelsea's Mudryk and Adarabioyo

Tottenham Hotspur completed a striking double swoop on transfer deadline day, securing Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo to cap off a £300m+ summer spending spree. Mudryk joins North London on an initial loan with a £75m option to buy, reuniting the 25-year-old Ukrainian

Lionel Messi retires from international football

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team at the age of 39, bringing an extraordinary international career to an end after more than two decades. Messi confirmed the decision in an emotional Instagram post featuring handwritten notes in Spanish. His final appearance f

Saka strike keeps Arsenal's title defence perfect

Bukayo Saka scored the only goal as Arsenal earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park to make it two wins from two in their Premier League title defence. The match was closely contested, but Saka’s close-range finish just before the hour mark settled the contest and gave Mikel

Bruno Fernandes proves decisive in United's 5-2 comeback

Manchester United’s first home game under Michael Carrick began in difficult conditions, with dark skies, heavy rain and water pouring through a leak in the Old Trafford roof. It could easily have become a symbol of another miserable afternoon for the hosts. Instead, United produced a stirring come