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Top Headlines
Messi to get Argentina farewell match against Benin
Lionel Messi will get an Argentina send-off at a friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires next month, after announcing his international retirement.
Match Report
Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: Espi repeats last-gasp heroics as Mourinho's side edge thriller
Carlos Espi scored his second last-gasp winner of the season as Real Madrid battled to a breathless 3-2 victory over Elche in LaLiga.
Al-Ain 4-0 Al Nassr: Ange's men get thrashed in AFC Champions League opener
Al Nassr began their Asian Champions League Elite campaign with a heavy 4-0 loss to UAE side Al-Ain in the first round of the 2026-2027 season..
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham: Szoboszlai stunner caps EFL Cup win for Iraola's men
Dominik Szoboszlai scored an incredible 30-yard volley to cap Liverpool's 3-1 win over struggling Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Ipswich Town 2-4 Arsenal: Dowman leads the way with brace in EFL Cup success
Max Dowman scored the first brace of his career as Arsenal overcame Ipswich Town 4-2 in the EFL Cup third round.
These Things Happen
Man United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, 15, asks to QUIT club: Red Devils stunned
JJ Gabriel has sensationally asked to leave Manchester United.
Man United fear teenage sensation JJ Gabriel may sign for Man City after asking to leave
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
Philippe Coutinho, 34, reunites with Neymar as he signs for Santos six months
Philippe Coutinho has signed for Santos and will be reunited with former international team-mate Neymar Jr.
What They Say
Carrick insists his furious Man United stars will use Manchester derby injustice as motivation
Manchester United's players will use their anger over Sunday’s defeat in the Old Trafford derby – and sense of injustice at Erling Haaland’s winning goal – as motivation to overcome a dismal start to the season.
Howard Webb admits VAR had 'tunnel vision' on Haaland leading to Enzo Fernandez error
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb says VAR missed Enzo Fernandez being offside for Erling Haaland's winning goal in the Manchester derby due to "tunnel vision".
Rodri: Saying no to Real Madrid was not easy
Rodri explained how tough it was to decline Real Madrid as he opened up on his decision to join Barcelona.
Dowman will get his time to shine, says Arsenal boss Arteta
Mikel Arteta has claimed Max Dowman must wait to get his chance in Arsenal's team, but says the youngster will get his opportunity.
Carrick wary of rotating Man Utd squad in EFL Cup
Michael Carrick has decisions to make around his starting line-up for Manchester United's EFL Cup tie with Brighton on Wednesday.
Donnarumma calls on Man City to build on derby win
Gianluigi Donnarumma has called on his Manchester City team-mates to build on their derby victory over Manchester United.
Flick looking forward to Ballon d'Or debate ending
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is looking forward to the news cycle surrounding the Ballon d'Or being over and done with.
Jesus and Rodri back Yamal for Ballon d'Or
Gabriel Jesus and Rodri have backed Barcelona club-mate Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d'Or.
Iraola impressed by Liverpool energy in EFL Cup win over Spurs
Andoni Iraola said the energy shown by his much-changed Liverpool side was a major positive following their 3-1 EFL Cup win over Tottenham.
Fixtures Of the Day
La Liga
Atletico Madrid VS Osasuna 2026/09/16 17:00 UTC
Barcelona VS Racing Santander 2026/09/16 19:30 UTC
EFL Cup
Everton VS Wolverhampton Wanderers 2026/09/16 18:45 UTC
Manchester United VS Brighton & Hove Albion 2026/09/16 19:00 UTC
Coventry City VS Aston Villa 2026/09/16 19:00 UTC
Europa League
Milan VS Benfica 2026/09/16 19:00 UTC
CONCACAF League Champions Cup
Inter Miami CF VS CD Cruz Azul 2026/09/17 0:00 UTC
