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- Nottingham Forest to Host Arsenal in Premier League Match
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Nottingham Forest will host Arsenal at the City Ground on 18 Oct 2026 at 4:30 pm local time (15:30 GMT) in a Premier League clash.
- Croatian Police Arrest 12 Fans After Anti‑Semitic Outburst at Hajduk Split‑Ajax Match
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Police in Split arrested at least 12 supporters of Hajduk Split after a Thursday night UEFA Conference League match against Ajax was interrupted by…
- FIFA Fines Spain $20,000 Over Islamophobic Chants at Egypt Friendly
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FIFA fined Spain's federation $20,000 and ordered partial closure of RCDE Stadium after Islamophobic chants during a 0‑0 draw with Egypt.
- Lisandro Martinez Apologises After Criticising United’s Hierarchy
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Lisandro Martinez apologises after criticism of Manchester United hierarchy following 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid. United fined him.
- Yamal’s 17 Goal Contributions in 10 Games Outshine Messi’s Teenage Record
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Lamine Yamal has recorded 17 goal contributions—eight goals and nine assists—in his first ten matches for Barcelona across all competitions, surpassing…
- Brooks Ends Sponsorship of Chinese Influencer After Bike Incident in Berlin Marathon
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Brooks ends sponsorship of Chinese fitness influencer Sun Yuanyuan after she admitted riding a bicycle during the Berlin Marathon, leading to disqualification.
- Manchester City to Host PSG in Champions League After Financial Breach Verdict
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Manchester City will host PSG at Etihad Stadium on 14 Oct 2026 for a Champions League group match, their first appearance since a financial breach verdict.
- Lisandro Martinez Criticises United’s Summer Spending After 2-0 Loss to Atletico Madrid
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Manchester United lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, sparking criticism from defender Lisandro Martinez over the club's summer spending.
- Bayern Draw 3-3 with Viking as Olise Receives Red Card for Two Yellow Cards in Seconds
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Bayern Munich finished 3-3 with Viking in a UEFA Champions League group match on Tuesday, but Michael Olise was sent off after receiving two yellow cards…
- Rwanda Secures Ten‑Year Formula One Deal, First African Race Since 1993
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Rwanda signs a ten‑year Formula One agreement to host races at a new 6‑km track near Bugesera Airport, marking Africa’s first GP since 1993.
- Jordan’s 1998 Finals Jersey Sells for $14 Million, Setting Record for Basketball Memorabilia
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Michael Jordan's game‑worn 1998 NBA Finals jersey sold for $14 million, the highest price ever paid for basketball memorabilia and the second‑largest sale of…
- Bergs Upsets Alcaraz in Shanghai, Zverev Secures Year‑End No.1 Ranking
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Unseeded Belgian Zizou Bergs defeats seven‑time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz 7‑5 7‑6(4) in Shanghai, securing Alexander Zverev’s year‑end No.1 ranking.
- Wasim Jaffer Criticises Handling of Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement
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Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer criticises how Virat Kohli’s 2025 Test retirement was handled, citing bitterness and missed opportunities.
- Kipchoge Claims Melbourne Marathon Victory After Three‑Year Hiatus
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Two‑time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds—two seconds below the race…
- Salah Achieves 10 Goal Contributions in First Seven Super Lig Matches
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Mohamed Salah has become the first player in the Turkish Super Lig to record 10 goal contributions—seven goals and three assists—in his first seven games…
- Australia Clinch 7th Match Victory Over Bangladesh in Legends Championship
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Australia Champions defeated Bangladesh Champions by 37 runs in the seventh match of the World Championship of Legends 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
- Vinicius Jr Faces Possible Suspension After Hair‑Pull Red Card
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Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr was sent off for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair, sparking a red card and potential 1‑3 match ban.
- Karachi Teen Scores Century in PCB School Championship, Shares Name with Adam Gilchrist
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17‑year‑old left‑handed wicketkeeper‑batter from Karachi scores 117 off 108 balls in PCB Talent Hunt School Cricket Championship, leading Kamran Public School…
- Australia Clinches 37‑Run Victory Over Bangladesh in Legends World Championship
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Australia won the Legends World Championship match at Sharjah, beating Bangladesh by 37 runs. David Warner scored 66, while Mahmudullah Riyad made 73*.
- Ten‑man Tottenham earn 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, keeping United in danger
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Ten‑man Tottenham fought back to earn a 1‑1 draw at Manchester United, with Dominic Solanke’s stoppage‑time header lifting them out of the bottom of the table.
- Palmer Extends Chelsea Contract Through 2034
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Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer signs new deal through 2034, after scoring 91 goals in 138 games and winning 2025 Club World Cup and 2024‑25 Conference League.
- Lajee Celtic Celebrates Ten Years of Football and Solidarity
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Nearly 200 people gathered in a small Lebanese bakery in east London to mark the tenth anniversary of Lajee Celtic, a grassroots football club founded in…
- Watson Blames Gambhir’s Frequent Line‑up Changes for India’s Inconsistency
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Former Aussie Shane Watson criticises coach Gautam Gambhir for batting order changes, citing India’s inconsistent performance across formats.
- CAF President Motsepe Signals AFCON May Return to Biennial Schedule
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe says AFCON may return to a biennial schedule, rejecting FIFA/UEFA orders and confirming the 2027 tournament will proceed.
- Manchester United Host Tottenham in Premier League Clash at Old Trafford
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Manchester United host Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Oct 9. Both clubs struggle: United 1 point, Spurs 2 points. Opta gives United 54% win chance.
- Mourinho Defends Mbappé Amid Criticism Over Recovery Location
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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho dismissed criticism of striker Kylian Mbappé as “ridiculous” during a press conference on Friday, ahead of the club’s La…
- Maresca Confident City Will Win Appeal, Says Owners Convince
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Enzo Maresca says City owners are convinced they'll win appeal over financial rule breaches; match vs Liverpool at Anfield on 9 Oct 2026.
- A’ja Wilson Secures Record‑Setting Fifth WNBA MVP, Third Consecutive
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A’ja Wilson earns her fifth WNBA MVP, becoming first player with three consecutive titles. Las Vegas Aces star leads league in scoring, 26.2 ppg.
- Wembanyama Expresses Support for French Student Protesters
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Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs forward, supports French student protests in Paris, citing systemic inequalities and encouraging solidarity.
- Farhan Takes Helm as Pakistan Face Sri Lanka in T20I Series
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Sahibzada Farhan will lead Pakistan in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka on Friday at Rawalpindi, replacing Salman Ali Agha who was omitted from the…