Kick Off: CR7 handed 30-day ban from Portugal action; Spurs record their first EPL win of the season

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain punished over walkout following explosive row with head coach Jorge Jesus

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined £215 over his walkout from the Portugal national team.

Tottenham 3-1 Coventry City: Spurs record their first Premier League win of the season

Game is over and the final score is Tottenham 3-1 Coventry City. Here is the match report.

These Things Happen

Man City face huge points deduction and possible relegation, but won't be sent to League Two: Report

Several times over the weekend, the same refrain escaped from the lips of various football broadcasters and analysts, who suggested that the struggle for the Premier League title this season has already become a ‘two-horse race’.

Premier League fixtures on Sky Sports: Arsenal vs Man Utd, north London derby and Man City vs Chelsea live in December

Arsenal's home match against Manchester United, the north London derby and Chelsea's trip to Manchester City will all feature live on Sky Sports in December.

Ronaldo handed 30-day ban from Portugal action

Portugal's Football Federation has handed Cristiano Ronaldo a 30-day suspension for his comments over coach Jorge Jesus.

WHEELER: Being MU's main man for years, is the time when Bruno will have to pass on that mantle?

Even by the usual level of animosity directed towards Bruno Fernandes at away grounds around the country, this was brutal in the extreme.

Why Michael Carrick's Man Utd side continue to divide opinion following another disjointed display at Elland Road

Michael Carrick called Sunday's draw at Leeds a 'fresh start'. Gary Neville described it as a 'stepping stone'. Most unattached observers came to another conclusion entirely.

Why Brighton are scoring SO many goals

On par with Real Madrid and behind only Barcelona. Brighton, at last, have found their rightful place in the world.

'Amazing' PSG stand between Flick and 100th Barcelona win

Hansi Flick reflected on a "great journey" with Barcelona as his 100th win in charge of the club could come in a mouth-watering Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain. 

Semenyo out for eight weeks but Maresca has no regrets over forward's gametime

Antoine Semenyo will be sidelined for around eight weeks after sustaining a knee injury, but Enzo Maresca insists Manchester City did not mismanage the forward's condition.

Brentford report fan to police after rugby ball is kicked onto the pitch from high-rise flat during Liverpool defeat

Brentford have reported a fan to the police after he kicked a rugby ball from a  rooftop into their stadium during their 2-1 defeat by Liverpool on Saturday.

What They Say

Mourinho "won't spend a minute" thinking about El Clasico as Real take things one game at a time

Jose Mourinho "won't spend a minute" thinking about this weekend's Clasico showdown with Barcelona until Real Madrid have navigated their midweek Champions League assignment.

PSG must stop Yamal if they want to beat Barcelona, says Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique believes keeping the ball away from Lamine Yamal will prove crucial if Paris Saint-Germain are to get anything out of their blockbuster clash with Barcelona. 

Guehi questions meaning of taking the knee as he leads Premier League stars in rejecting gesture

Manchester City and England defender Marc Guehi has suggested that taking the knee as an anti-racism gesture may have lost its meaning after choosing to remain standing at kick-off on Saturday.

Arsenal were spooked by Brighton defeat and have reverted to type - they won't beat Bayern Munich, says Paul Merson

The defeat to Brighton has scared Arsenal. After winning the league, they came out and played some entertaining football, but then that result happened and they’ve gone back to being an efficient machine.

Gary Neville tells Michael Carrick when to expect Man Utd sack in brutal warning

Manchester United drawing 1-1 with Leeds United has prompted Gary Neville to warn Michael Carrick about when he will have a problem if their poor form continues

Martinez's outburst in the past, says Maguire

Harry Maguire insisted that Lisandro Martinez's outburst was in the past as he aims to turn Manchester United's fortunes around. 

'I show my respect by standing up': Why taking the knee rebel Calvert-Lewin snub anti-racism gesture

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has explained why Dominic Calvert-Lewin chose not to take the knee ahead of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, insisting the striker showed 'respect' by remaining standing.

ISAAN KHAN: Arsenal have to address unsustainable trend and underlying deficiency

Pass, pass and pass them to submission.

Iraola aiming to rediscover home comforts with Liverpool

Andoni Iraola knows it is important for Liverpool to build a winning feeling at Anfield, as they prepare to welcome Villarreal to Merseyside in the Champions League.

Fixture of the Day

Saudi PL

Al Nassr FC VS NEOM SC 2026/10/20 18:00 UTC

Al-Ettifaq FC VS Al-Ittihad Club 2026/10/20 18:00 UTC

UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain VS Barcelona 2026/10/20 19:00 UTC

Stuttgart VS Atletico Madrid 2026/10/20 19:00 UTC

Roma VS SK Slovan Bratislava 2026/10/20 19:00 UTC

Porto VS PSV Eindhoven 2026/10/20 19:00 UTC

Liverpool VS Villarreal 2026/10/20 19:00 UTC

Manchester City VS AEK Athens 2026/10/20 19:00 UTC

Napoli VS Bodo Glimt 2026/10/20 19:00 UTC