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Football Daily Digest – September 24, 2026

The latest football headlines, transfer updates, match reaction and talking points from across the game.

Andy Carroll reveals sexual assault by male celebrity in autobiography

Former Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted by a male celebrity at his home during his time playing for the club.

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Tottenham injury updates: Pedro Porro sidelined as Dejan Kulusevski nears return

Tottenham defender Pedro Porro is expected to be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury, while midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has returned to training after over 500 days out with a knee injury.

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Cristiano Ronaldo set to start for Portugal against Wales ahead of 42nd birthday

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start Portugal’s Nations League fixture against Wales on Thursday, with the veteran forward continuing his international career as he approaches his 42nd birthday.

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Jurrien Timber left out of Netherlands squad to manage workload after groin injury

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been omitted from the Netherlands squad to face Germany as part of a managed fitness programme following his recovery from a long-term groin injury.

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Manchester United sells Old Trafford pitch turf cubes for £125 each

Manchester United is selling preserved 7x7cm pieces of the Old Trafford pitch in glass cubes for £125, announced alongside financial reports showing a pre-tax loss of £43m and debt over £1bn.

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Wieke Kaptein secures Chelsea victory over Austria Vienna in Champions League opener

Chelsea Women began their Champions League campaign with a victory over Austria Vienna, secured by an early goal from Wieke Kaptein in a closely contested match.

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PSG defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape after appeal rejected

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over an alleged sexual assault from February 2023 after losing his legal bid to have the case dismissed.

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua heavyweight clash confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11, marking a highly anticipated heavyweight showdown financed by Saudi organisers and UFC’s Dana White.

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Virgil van Dijk rejects claims he influenced Netherlands World Cup tactics

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has strongly dismissed reports suggesting he influenced manager Ronald Koeman’s tactical decisions, calling the allegations "utter nonsense" in a press conference.

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Manchester United signs midfielder Karim Cassim from Manchester City academy

Manchester United has officially signed 17-year-old England youth international Karim Cassim from rivals Manchester City, with further academy deals for Isaac Konde and David Eze progressing.

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Andy Burnham signals potential lift of alcohol ban in football stands

Andy Burnham has suggested trialling an end to the ban on drinking alcohol in football stands, calling the current restriction unfair compared to other sports like rugby and cricket.

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Essex cricketer Robin Das charged with two counts of rape

Essex cricketer Robin Das, who last played for the club in July, has been charged with two counts of rape, amid several other legal and disciplinary developments across English sport.

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Declan Rice close to signing Arsenal contract extension

Midfielder Declan Rice is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract extension with Arsenal, with teammates Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz expected to follow next.

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USA defender Emily Fox signs new three-year contract with Arsenal

Arsenal defender Emily Fox has signed a new three-year contract extension, calling the decision easy as she aims to help the club secure a Women’s Super League title.

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Manchester City targets Feyenoord’s Givairo Read as Jeremy Doku returns

Manchester City are reportedly in a three-way race to sign Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read, while winger Jeremy Doku has returned to action following a calf injury sustained in August.

Yahoo — Read Source Article »

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