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Crystal Palace Sack Pierre Sage After Five Months as Lens Circle Their Old Boss
Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage after five months at the bottom of the Premier League, and the Frenchman is already on RC Lens's shortlist.
Lammens Blocks Suzuki, Emery Walks Out Early and Carrick Refuses to Quit in Man Utd's 4-4 Villa Draw
Senne Lammens backed into Zion Suzuki at the corner that produced Patrick Dorgu's 96th-minute equaliser, VAR let it stand, Emery walked out early and Carrick refused to quit.
Man United Fans Throw Tennis Balls in Protest, Then Celebrate a 3-2 Roma Comeback
Manchester United fans threw tennis balls onto the Old Trafford pitch in the 21st minute of the Champions League tie with Roma, then watched Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 win.
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.
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.
Brobbey Rips Colwill's Shirt and Wins a Disputed Penalty as Sunderland Beat Chelsea
Brian Brobbey grabbed Levi Colwill's shirt, went down and won the penalty that beat Chelsea 1-0, then got booked for wrestling Romeo Lavia as Sunderland climbed off the bottom of the Premier League.
Oldham Boss Micky Mellon Charged by FA After Headbutting Sheffield Wednesday's Callum Slattery
Oldham manager Micky Mellon has been charged by the FA with misconduct after headbutting Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Callum Slattery in Sunday's FA Cup win, an incident that sparked a touchline brawl at Boundary Park.
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.
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.
Bellingham and Rudiger in Real Madrid Tunnel Fight the Referee Left Out of His Report
Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger were at the centre of a half-time tunnel scrap at Mestalla that referee Francisco Jose Hernandez Maeso left out of his match report.
Tottenham to Lodge Formal Complaint Over Bogle Escape as Tel Faces Spell Out
Tottenham will lodge a formal complaint with Pro Ref after Jayden Bogle escaped a red card for a studs-up challenge that forced Mathys Tel off injured at Leeds.
Havertz Penalty Denied Over Offside That Was Not an Offence, Say Former Referees
Arsenal should have had a penalty against Hull despite Kai Havertz being offside, former referees' chief Keith Hackett and ex-assistant Darren Cann say, because he had not committed an offside offence.
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.
Thiago Sees Yellow Turned to Red as Brentford Lose Down to 10 Again
Igor Thiago was sent off after VAR upgraded Michael Oliver's yellow card to red in Brentford's 2-0 defeat at Brighton, and he laughed as he walked off.
Lionel Messi Becomes First Player to Win the MLS Golden Boot in Back-to-Back Seasons
Lionel Messi won the 2026 MLS Golden Boot with 26 goals, becoming the first player in league history to win the scoring title in consecutive seasons.
Louisville's McKalie Ball Scores After a Goalkeeper's Clearance Hits Her in the Head
Louisville forward McKalie Ball scored when North Carolina goalkeeper Peyton Trayer's clearance hit her in the head and looped into the empty net.
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.
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.
Lampard Says VAR 'Didn't Do Its Job' as Three Calls Go Against Coventry at Everton
Frank Lampard said VAR 'didn't do its job' after three reviews went against Coventry in their 3-1 defeat at Everton, including a hair pull by James Tarkowski.
Harry Kane Extends Bayern Contract Until 2029 After Ballon d'Or Win
Harry Kane has signed a new Bayern Munich contract until June 2029, a week after winning the Ballon d'Or, in the biggest deal in the club's history.
Mbappe Loses Three Chinese Sponsors and Apologises After Mao Meme Clip
Kylian Mbappe apologised after three Chinese brands ended their deals with him, following a clip in which he appeared to call a meme of his face on Mao Zedong the funniest he had seen.
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.
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.
Jobe Bellingham Earns First England Call-Up Alongside Brother Jude
Jobe Bellingham, 21, has earned his first senior England call-up alongside older brother Jude for the Nations League games against Croatia and Spain.
Vincent Kompany Out for Weeks After Bayern Training-Ground Collapse
Bayern Munich say Vincent Kompany is stable but out for weeks after collapsing at training on Friday, with his coaching staff taking charge from Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From International Football After Portugal Feud
Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from international football, announcing it in a video letter on November 5, weeks after his public feud with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.
53 Red Cards in One Match: Brazilian U-20 Brawl Smashes the World Record
A Brazilian under-20 semi-final produced a record 53 red cards after a mass brawl, and the team that advanced now has seven eligible players left.
Rafael Nadal Set to Join Real Madrid's Board of Directors
Real Madrid's board has proposed Rafael Nadal as a director, with members voting on November 21. The tennis great accepted and posted a childhood photo in a Madrid kit.
Liverpool Denied Two Penalties as Arsenal End 14-Year Anfield Wait
Arsenal won 1-0 at Liverpool through Kai Havertz, but the title race talking point was two first-half penalty appeals waved away, with Liverpool's boss calling the Isak shirt pull a clear penalty.
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.
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.
Jackson Escapes Red for Stamp on Cubarsi as Barcelona Beat Villa 3-0
Nicolas Jackson stayed on the pitch after stamping on Pau Cubarsi's foot in Barcelona's 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa, and the yellow card split the verdicts.
Luis Enrique Calls PSG Substitution Row a Farce After Villarreal Rout
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique erupted over a new substitution rule during the 6-0 Champions League win at Villarreal, after three replacements were held up and one was booked.
Premier League Clubs Push for a New Man City Investigation Into the Post-2018 Years
English football executives are pushing for Manchester City to be investigated over the seasons since 2018, The Independent reports, asking whether the sponsorship deals at the heart of the 115-charges case simply stopped.
Stuttgart Apologise to Galatasaray Fans After Speaker Photo Sparks a Storm
VfB Stuttgart deleted a photo of the loudspeaker system at Galatasaray's Rams Park and apologised after fans read it as a dig at the club's famous atmosphere.
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.
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.
Galatasaray Fenerbahce Derby Ends in Post-Whistle Brawl and a Police Corridor at RAMS Park
Galatasaray's 2-1 derby win over Fenerbahce ended in a four-minute post-whistle brawl, two red cards, and both teams leaving through a police corridor at RAMS Park.
Ex-Refs Chief Calls It 'Deliberate': City Denied Clear Penalty in Brighton Defeat
Former PGMOL head Keith Hackett says Manchester City should have had a penalty for Luka Vuskovic's handball in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Brighton.
Saint-Maximin Sent Off for Obscene Gesture in Charlotte's 4-0 Win Over Orlando
Charlotte FC winger Allan Saint-Maximin scored, missed a penalty, then saw red in the 89th minute for an obscene gesture toward Orlando's Wilder Cartagena as Charlotte won 4-0.
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.
Calvert-Lewin's Goal Ruled Out for Handball as Trafford Error Gifts Bournemouth 2-0 Win Over Leeds
Dominic Calvert-Lewin saw an 11th-minute goal ruled out for handball by VAR, then James Trafford gifted Evanilson the opener as Bournemouth beat Leeds 2-0.
Tarkowski Throws Joelinton to the Ground as Everton-Newcastle Ends in Goalmouth Scuffle
Dan Burn's late header sparked a goalmouth scuffle at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Jordan Pickford blocked Burn from the ball and James Tarkowski threw Joelinton to the ground, with four players booked.
Aston Villa to Sue Jamie Carragher Over 'Unacceptable Insults' on Podcast
Aston Villa say they will take legal action against Jamie Carragher after the pundit told Villa fans to 'shut the f*** up' while arguing Unai Emery could leave for Manchester United.
Everton Drop Jack Grealish for Newcastle Cup Tie After Breach of Club Discipline
Everton left Jack Grealish out of their Carabao Cup win over Newcastle after a breach of club discipline, with David Moyes calling it a club decision and refusing to discuss the details.
Carrick Benches Fernandes for Bournemouth and Calls It Pure Football
Michael Carrick dropped Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes for Sunday's Bournemouth game days after Fernandes criticised his tactics following the 4-1 loss at Como, insisting the call was pure football.
Arteta Tells Dowman the Premier League Is 'Not Disneyland' as Ban Is Upheld
Mikel Arteta defended his stern reaction to Max Dowman's Fleetwood red card after an independent commission upheld the 16-year-old's three-match ban, ruling him out of Arsenal's trip to Liverpool.
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.
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.
Barcelona Close Their Gol 1957 Stand for Alaves After the Camavinga Flagpole Incident
FC Barcelona have suspended their Gol 1957 supporters' stand for Saturday's match against Alaves after the flagpole attack on Eduardo Camavinga in El Clasico and a series of disciplinary cases.
Ivan Toney Pleads Not Guilty as Trial Is Set for June 2028, Days Into Euro 2028
England striker Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, with a provisional trial date of June 12, 2028, three days after Euro 2028 begins.
Mourinho Fires Back at Fermin Ahead of El Clasico: We Are Tired of Other Things
Jose Mourinho answered Fermin Lopez's complaint about Real Madrid's refereeing talk with a pointed reply at his pre-Clasico press conference, as Barcelona chase a nine-point lead.
Henry Hits Back at Ballon d'Or Backlash Over Yamal, Scott and Kane Moments
Thierry Henry posted a video defending his Ballon d'Or hosting after criticism of his exchanges with Lamine Yamal and Kate Scott, saying he never set out to disrespect either of them.
LAFC Fan Taunts Son Heung-min With 'Ni Hao' Shouts After El Tráfico Draw
A fan in LAFC gear repeatedly shouted 'ni hao' at Son Heung-min after LAFC's 2-2 draw with the LA Galaxy, in a second supporter incident from the same El Tráfico match.
Neymar Sent Off Under Vini Jr Rule After Covering Mouth in Santos-Bahia Row
Neymar was shown a straight red card before the second half at Vila Belmiro for covering his mouth during a row with Bahia's Rodrigo Nestor, then accused Nestor of misusing an anti-racism law.
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.
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.
Neville Slams Heaven's '1984' Lunge as Ex-Ref Chief Gives Two Verdicts
Ayden Heaven escaped with a yellow for a two-footed lunge at Evanilson, Gary Neville fumed on Sky, and Keith Hackett has now given two different verdicts.
Palmer Sent Off for the First Time as Spurs End 36-Year Wait for a Win at Chelsea
Cole Palmer was sent off for the first time in his senior career as Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, their first win there since 2018.
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.
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.
FA Cup first-round TV picks: BBC bets both games on non-league minnows
The FA Cup first-round TV picks are out: eight ties live on TNT Sports, with the BBC showing Altrincham v Notts County and Cray Wanderers v Stockport.
Morgan Gibbs-White Blasts VAR Over-reliance After Forest's Ipswich Draw
Forest's captain agreed Issa Diop's yellow was probably right, but asked why VAR had to intervene at all, while Oliver Glasner called it a clear red.
Ronaldo's Al-Faisaly Header Sets a Saudi League Record in 3-1 Win
Cristiano Ronaldo's header in Al-Nassr's 3-1 win at Al-Faisaly was his 982nd career goal and a Saudi league record: the 25th different club he's scored against.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.