Belgium withdraws Gianni Infantino support over Folarin Balogun dispute
Belgium has pulled its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after USA’s Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against them despite receiving a red card in his previous World Cup match.
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Richard Hughes appointed Al-Hilal sporting director after Liverpool exit
Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal has confirmed the appointment of Richard Hughes as their new sporting director, following his departure from Liverpool where he previously appointed Arne Slot.
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Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard lead Arsenal past Chelsea in title race
Arsenal continue their strong start to the Premier League season with nine points from three matches, conceding just once, as Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard shone in a victory over Chelsea.
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Harry Kane discusses Ballon d’Or hopes after record-breaking season
After scoring 73 goals for club and country last season and breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal record, striker Harry Kane has discussed his chances of winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or.
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Jadon Sancho reportedly linked with return to Borussia Dortmund
Reports suggest former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is lined up for a return to Borussia Dortmund, while Napoli works to extend Scott McTominay’s contract and Curtis Jones discusses his Liverpool exit.
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Crystal Palace WSL win over Everton in doubt after substitution error
Crystal Palace’s 1-0 victory against Everton on their WSL return could be overturned after the newly promoted side reportedly made substitutions across four separate windows during the match.
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Fiorentina sack manager Fabio Grosso after just three matches
Serie A side Fiorentina have dismissed head coach Fabio Grosso after only three games in charge, following consecutive defeats against Roma, Frosinone, and a third unnamed opponent.
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Hansi Flick breaks Barcelona records after scoring 17 goals in four games
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made history with four consecutive wins and 17 goals to start the La Liga season, though he insists the squad still needs a recognized number nine to be complete.
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Iliman Ndiaye explains choosing £65m Man City move over Tottenham
Former winger Iliman Ndiaye revealed he chose a £65m deadline-day move to Manchester City over Tottenham because he wanted Champions League football and the chance to play for the world’s best.
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Minnows Elversberg sit above Bayern Munich ahead of Bundesliga clash
Representing a town of just 13,000 people, top-flight debutants Elversberg sit above opponents Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga table with six points from their opening two matches.
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Pundits argue Arsenal’s Gabriel was lucky to avoid red card against Chelsea
Pundits Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young argue that Arsenal defender Gabriel was highly fortunate to escape a red card after his high boot struck Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez during a 2-1 Gunners win.
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Substitutes secure 1-1 draw for Juventus and AC Milan
Bench players made the difference as AC Milan’s Alphadjo Cisse and Juventus’ Federico Gatti both scored to rescue a 1-1 draw, with assists from Samuel Chukwueze and Teun Koopmeiners.
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Red Star Belgrade fans display tifo of war criminal Ratko Mladic
Supporters of Red Star Belgrade displayed a tifo depicting convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic prior to their derby victory against rivals Partizan Belgrade on Sunday.
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German amateur footballer arrested on suspicion of poisoning teammate
A 35-year-old amateur footballer from German club TuS Rockenberg has been arrested under suspicion of fatally poisoning a teammate during an end-of-season team trip to Dresden.
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Iranian footballers speak out after claiming asylum in Australia
Iranian women’s national team players Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh have spoken publicly after seeking asylum in Australia following a national anthem protest at the Women’s Asian Cup.
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