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Wimbledon's Fans Could Sell 90 Percent of the Club's Value and Keep Control
A consortium fronted by Ryan Bertrand proposes 87 million pounds for AFC Wimbledon over five years. The Dons Trust keeps voting control. Members decide by November 17.
Muslera's Three Penalty Saves Send 10-Man Estudiantes Past Flamengo to Libertadores Final
Fernando Muslera saved three penalties as 10-man Estudiantes beat Flamengo 3-2 in a shootout at the Maracana, ending seven years of Brazilian dominance to reach the Copa Libertadores final.
Bromley Part With Andy Woodman 10 Games Into First League One Season
Bromley have parted with Andy Woodman, who led them from the National League to League One, 10 games into the season. Byron Webster takes interim charge.
Kvaratskhelia Tears His ACL Against Barcelona and Will Have Surgery, PSG Confirm
PSG confirmed on Wednesday that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tore his right ACL against Barcelona and will have surgery. Dembele and Marquinhos are also out. No return date was given.
Bukayo Saka Forced Off After 10 Minutes in Munich With a Left Thigh Problem
Bukayo Saka lasted 10 minutes at Bayern Munich before a left thigh problem forced him off. What happened, what Arteta said, what is confirmed, and the fixtures the scan decides.
Wilshere and Stendel Clash in the Handshake After Luton's Win Over Barnsley
Jack Wilshere shoved Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel in the full-time handshake after Luton's 2-1 win, following a late penalty row. Both men played it down.
PSG vs Barcelona Will Go Ahead in Paris Despite the Riots, Minister Confirms
France's interior minister confirmed on Monday that Tuesday's Champions League match between PSG and Barcelona in Paris will go ahead, after a weekend of riots and partial curfew orders.
Facundo Bernal's Ban Is Decided: Four Matches for the Two Headbutts on Lamine Yamal
The RFEF committee has banned Facundo Bernal for four matches, the Article 103 minimum, for grabbing Lamine Yamal by the neck and headbutting him twice.
Yarmolyuk's Headbutt Earns a Red Card but No Penalty as Liverpool Beat Brentford 2-1
Yehor Yarmolyuk was sent off for a headbutting action on Jeremy Jacquet before a corner at Brentford, and Liverpool got no penalty because the ball was dead.
Why Did Marmoush's Goal Stand After He Caught Van Ewijk With an Elbow?
Omar Marmoush's first Tottenham goal survived a VAR check for an elbow on Milan van Ewijk. Lampard thought it would go; Hackett says doubt means it stands.
Teemu Pukki Announces His Retirement, With Four HJK Games Left to Play
Teemu Pukki announced on Tuesday that he will retire after HJK Helsinki's final four games, with his last match on November 8. The Finland record, the Norwich years, and the title he can still win.
Kulusevski Returns After 526 Days as Maddison Scores in Spurs' First Win
Dejan Kulusevski played his first match in 526 days and James Maddison scored on his first start since May 2025 as Tottenham beat Coventry 3-1 for a first win.
Ronaldo Accuses Portugal Coach Jorge Jesus of Twice Breaking His Word in Lengthy Statement
Cristiano Ronaldo apologised for leaving the Portugal camp but accused coach Jorge Jesus of two broken promises. The federation has now given him a 30-day ban and a 255 euro fine, and he misses no games.
Callum Osmand Scores Twice in Two Minutes on First Start as Celtic Beat Hearts 7-1
Callum Osmand scored twice in two minutes on his first Celtic start in a 7-1 win over Hearts, then came off at half-time with a hamstring precaution.
Why Could VAR Not Send Off Morgan Rogers at Everton?
Three former referees said Morgan Rogers should have been punished for his tackle on James Garner at Everton. VAR could not give him a second yellow. Here is why.
Brennan Johnson's Goal at Hull Is Ruled Out by a Subjective Offside Everton Have Seen Before
Brennan Johnson's goal for Everton at Hull was disallowed after a VAR review for a subjective offside, his second disallowed-goal controversy in two games.
Madueke's Deflected Strike Gives Arsenal a 1-0 Win at Forest With Their Only Shot on Target
Noni Madueke's deflected 80th-minute strike gave Arsenal a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest with their only shot on target, sending Forest into the relegation zone.
Mbappe Scores Twice as Real Madrid Beat Sevilla 4-1, Including a Turn Goal and a Panenka
Kylian Mbappe turned clear of two defenders and rounded the keeper for one goal and chipped a Panenka penalty for another as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1.
Real Madrid Demand Tebas Resign After He Compares the Club's Media Methods to Goebbels
La Liga president Javier Tebas compared Real Madrid TV's methods to Goebbels' propaganda techniques on Friday. Madrid called it morally repugnant and demanded he quit both of his posts.
Botman Escapes a Red Card at Newcastle as Jackson Says He Nearly Broke His Leg
Sven Botman stayed on after a VAR check for serious foul play against Aston Villa, with the referee's own published words calling the challenge reckless.
Gravenberch's Red Card Splits the Verdicts: Harsh First Yellow, Clear Second
Ryan Gravenberch was sent off at Anfield after two yellows in 15 minutes. Former referees call the first harsh and the second correct, and the pundits split.
Vinicius Gets a Four-Game Ban and Will Miss El Clasico After His Hair Pull
The disciplinary committee banned Vinicius Junior for four matches, two for the hair pull and two for his protests, ruling him out of El Clasico on October 25.
Soucek Wins the Ball Outside the Box, QPR Get a Penalty, and West Ham Want Answers
Tomas Soucek's tackle on Paul Smyth won the ball outside the box, but QPR got a penalty in Friday's 1-1 draw, reigniting the Championship VAR debate.
Cosgrove Tells a Reporter to Bugger Off Over the Ban He Served in the Reserves
Sam Cosgrove served a two-game FIFA ban in Auckland's reserve side, then clashed with the reporter who questioned it at Thursday's press conference.
12 Hajduk Fans Arrested After Antisemitic Chants and Flares Halt the Ajax Match
Police in Split arrested 12 Hajduk fans on Friday after antisemitic chanting before the Ajax match and a 12-minute flare stoppage during it, AP reports.
Uruguay's Referee Replaced His Cards With a Phone-Sized Screen
Eduardo Varela booked players with an electronic device instead of yellow and red cards in Nacional's Copa Uruguay win over Rentistas in Montevideo.
Infantino Apologises to His Council and Is Told He Is Not Fit to Lead Without Answers
Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council over the World Cup sell-off plan, gave no documents, and was told by Debbie Hewitt he is not fit to lead without answers.
Cucurella Hands Referee His Dropped Red Card as Perisic Is Sent Off in Split
Marc Cucurella picked up the referee's fallen red card and handed it back before Ivan Perisic was dismissed, and Croatia booed him for the rest of Spain's 2-1 win.
Southampton Boss Tonda Eckert Gets a Suspended Six-Week Ban as the FA Closes Spygate
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been given a six-week ban, suspended until 2028, and a £28,000 fine after admitting he authorised spying on three rival clubs.
Suriname Call on FIFA and Concacaf to Act After Racist Abuse Allegation in Guatemala
Suriname have called on FIFA and Concacaf to investigate alleged racist abuse in Guatemala, after Richonell Margaret was sent off for reacting to the crowd.
Abu Farchi Is Sent Off Eight Minutes After Coming On as the Rapids Blow Another Lead
Saied Abu Farchi came on in the 60th minute and was sent off in the 68th for a hand to Michael Boxall's face as Colorado drew 2-2 with Minnesota.
Balogun Rule Change Is Put Off to December 16 After the Council Meets Without a Vote
The FIFA Council met in Zurich without voting on the Article 27 amendment. The Balogun case specifics and the rule change are now due on December 16.
Alex Neil Criticises the Seven-Minute Pause After a Racist Chanting Allegation at The Den
Swansea's 1-0 win at Millwall stopped for almost seven minutes after racist chanting was alleged against Eom Ji-sung. Alex Neil condemned the abuse and criticised the pause.
Arbeloa Fined £25,000 for His United Bias Comments as Two-Game Deadline Looms
The FA fined Alvaro Arbeloa £25,000 and warned him over his Manchester United bias comments, while Fulham's reported two-game deadline still hangs over him.
Cavan Sullivan Becomes Youngest USMNT Scorer in 3-0 Win Over Mexico
Cavan Sullivan scored at 17 years and five days as the USMNT beat Mexico 3-0, breaking a youngest-scorer record that had stood for only four days.
Lisandro Martinez Says He Spoke Out of Anger After Questioning United's Ambition in Madrid
Lisandro Martinez used an Instagram statement to take the heat out of his Madrid outburst, saying he spoke out of anger while keeping the ambition demand.
Maresca Says Man City Fans Have Suffered Most Over the 115 Charges Case
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City's supporters have had it toughest since the guilty verdict, admitting rival fans calling them cheats is hard to argue with.
Rayo Get a Partial Stadium Closure and a 6,000-Euro Fine for the Paper-Plane Protest
The RFEF disciplinary committee closed part of Vallecas for one match and fined Rayo 6,000 euros over the paper-plane protest that abandoned the Athletic Club game.
Jesse Marsch Says Balogun Red-Card Reversal Shows 'Why Everyone Hates America' Before USA-Canada
Canada coach Jesse Marsch told The Guardian the Folarin Balogun red-card reversal at the World Cup would never happen for another country. He said it days before Canada face the USA.
Osasuna Sack Ramis After Eight Games and Bring Arrasate Back Until 2029
Osasuna dismissed Luis Miguel Ramis after eight matches and 18 goals conceded on Monday, and rehired Jagoba Arrasate, the club's defining coach, until 2029.
Russell Martin's Viral Fan Exchange Draws a Defence From a Rival Manager as Leicester Pressure Grows
Leicester boss Russell Martin argued with a travelling fan on camera after the Stevenage defeat, and Plymouth's Tom Cleverley has defended how he handled it.
Athenea del Castillo Sent Off for Pulling a USWNT Player's Hair Six Seconds From Full Time
Spain substitute Athenea del Castillo was sent off for violent conduct after a VAR review showed her pulling Michelle Cooper's hair in a 2-0 friendly win over the USWNT.
Kenya Playoff Abandoned After Referee Is Attacked and Chased Off the Pitch in Nairobi
The Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United promotion playoff was abandoned in Nairobi after referee John Sulwe was attacked over a penalty award, with the FKF yet to rule.
Messi's Farewell Turns Viral as a Benin Player's Selfie Attempt Splits Fans
Lionel Messi's final Argentina game, a 3-0 win over Benin, went viral for a post-match selfie attempt he waved away, hours after Benin's players had given him gifts.
FIFA Knew Congo Goalkeeper Mpasi Was Ineligible, Reports Say, and Let Him Play On
Internal FIFA documents reported by the New York Times and Le Monde say Lionel Mpasi never completed his switch from France, yet Congo kept him for the World Cup.
Ireland Coach Says Israel 'Tried to Intimidate Us' Amid Spitting Allegation in 1-1 Draw
Ireland's Damien Doyle alleged he was spat at by an Israel player at half-time of the 1-1 Nations League draw in Serbia, as Hallgrimsson accused Israel of intimidation.