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Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR red card

Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR upgraded Dean Huijsen’s yellow to red; Real Madrid called the refereeing abysmal and Mourinho showed photos of two unpunished challenges.

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Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium Selected for 2027 Women’s Champions Cup Final Round

Miami’s Nu Stadium will host the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027, featuring Barcelona and Club América with the remaining two slots determined through a continental qualifying path culminating in a four-team knockout in late January. Separately, UEFA announced the 2027 UEFA Women’s Champions League final will be staged at Warsaw’s National Stadium under a revamped 18-team single-league format, along with the launch of a second competition, the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, marking Poland’s first time hosting the women’s club final.

Miami FIFA

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Liverpool Extend Unbeaten Start, Beat Bournemouth 1-0

Alexander Isak's 57th-minute strike earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Bournemouth, keeping them unbeaten early in the season. The game also saw Andoni Iraola make his first return to Bournemouth since leaving, with both sides reflecting on recent form and tactical adjustments.

Alexander Isak

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UEFA, CONCACAF Seek FIFA Review, $2.1B Payout

UEFA and CONCACAF presidents propose $2.1 billion from FIFA's $6 billion reserves for all 211 members after a private stake-sale plan collapsed.

Victor Montagliani

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Brighton Beats Manchester United After 2-0 Comeback

Manchester United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a 3-2 defeat to Brighton, surrendering an early 2-0 lead as the Seagulls staged a dramatic comeback with goals before and after the break. The defeat, following a turbulent week that included a derby setback, heightens scrutiny on Michael Carrick and United's early-season form.

Shea Lacey

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JJ Gabriel Seeks Manchester United Exit

JJ Gabriel, 15, formally asked Manchester United to cancel his registration and become a free agent after joining the club at 11.

JJ Gabriel

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Russia Returns to FIFA Competition in U-15 World Cup

Russia's youth teams will compete in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, marking the first return to international play since the 2022 invasion, though senior teams remain suspended from major competitions. The move, part of a gradual easing by FIFA and the IOC, places Russia in a group with Turkey, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Sudan, amid ongoing questions about wider Olympic participation.

Ukraine Russia

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UEFA Vice President Says Challenger to Infantino Need Not Be European

UEFA is actively seeking a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 election, even as Infantino confirms he will seek re-election in March 2027. The campaign centers on governance reforms and opposition to Infantino's plan to sell a stake in FIFA to a private investment group led by Joshua Kushner, with UEFA and its member associations united in driving change.

Laura McAllister

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UEFA Awards 2028 and 2029 Champions League Finals to Munich and Barcelona

UEFA named Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou as the host for the 2029 Champions League final, beating Wembley. The Camp Nou renovation aims to exceed 105,000 seats, making it Europe’s largest stadium, with a final decision due September 15, 2026.

Union of European Football Associations Barcelona

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Premier League Defends Haaland Goal After VAR Review

Haaland’s 60th-minute goal stood after VAR overturned offside as 10-man City beat United 1-0; Premier League said Fernández did not interfere enough.

Erling Haaland Phil Foden

Sep 13, 2026

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Foden Gets Straight Red for Kick at Fernandes in Manchester Derby

Phil Foden was sent off for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes in the Manchester derby, a red card that followed a tense moment with Fernandes and sparked widespread coverage across outlets. Reports from multiple sources describe the incident, the early sending-off, and related match context including fan protests and live updates.

Bruno Fernandes Phil Foden

Sep 13, 2026

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Rashford Returns as Manchester United Face City

Manchester United host Manchester City in the first derby of the season with Marcus Rashford returning to the starting XI as Michael Carrick shapes his lineup for a high-stakes clash amid Enzo Maresca’s Manchester derby era. The match features key squad adjustments, Rashford’s matchup history against City, and heightened expectations surrounding bragging rights and early-season form.

Marcus Rashford

Sep 12, 2026

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FIFA Gives Two Former Chiefs Lifetime Bans

FIFA handed life bans to Bassam Adeel Jaleel, the former Maldives federation president, for misusing COVID-19 relief funds and fined him one million Swiss francs, with Maldives’ former finance chief Mohamed Ageel also banned for 10 years and fined 100,000 Swiss francs. The sanctions extended to Montserrat’s Vincent Cassell, also awarded a life ban and a one-million Swiss franc fine, while his former secretary Tandica Hughes received a 15-year ban and a 150,000 Swiss franc fine for improper transactions.

FIFA Maldives

Sep 11, 2026

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Ten-Man City Beat United 1-0 in Derby

Bookmakers are dangling boosted derby odds for Manchester United vs Manchester City, with Paddy Power offering 70-1 on United and 50-1 on City across various promotions, plus Coral presenting a 50/1 City bet and OLBG highlighting a 50-1 offer as well. The coverage also notes City’s hot form and Haaland’s scoring reassurance alongside United’s defensive vulnerabilities, making the clash a high-stakes betting focal point for bettors.

Enzo Maresca

Sep 11, 2026

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Champions League Plans Tributes for Nepal Flood Victims

UEFA will pause before 18 Champions League matches to honor victims of Nepal’s floods and landslides, with a moment of silence and a banner reading “You are not alone Nepal” displayed at all fixtures as solidarity. The tragedy has claimed about 1,355 lives with thousands missing, while rescue efforts continue, and the tributes follow UEFA’s past gestures of support for disasters outside Europe.

Nepal Union of European Football Associations

Sep 7, 2026

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Belgian FA withholds Infantino re-election support over unresolved FIFA issues

The Royal Belgian Football Association said it will not support Gianni Infantino’s reelection as FIFA president, citing two transparency and governance concerns: the shelved FIFA Forward Enterprise project and the Balogun World Cup red-card episode, which included Trump’s involvement. The RBFA, aligning with UEFA, seeks clear explanations and considers CAS as a possible recourse while continuing to press FIFA for accountability.

Folarin Balogun

Sep 7, 2026

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Infantino Plans 2027 FIFA Re-Election Bid Amid Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed he will seek a fourth term in the March 2027 presidential election in Rabat, despite ongoing backlash over his plan to privatize FIFA’s commercial rights. European and regional bodies such as UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Confederation have pressured for accountability and even threatened actions like no-confidence votes or boycotts, though FIFA supporters frame the bid as a reform-driven continuation of his leadership.

FIFA Union of European Football Associations

Sep 6, 2026

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Elversberg's stoppage-time comeback stuns Gladbach as Bayern's 67-game streak ends

Elversberg continued its remarkable rise in the Bundesliga with a stoppage-time 4-3 comeback win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, Maurice Krattenmacher scoring the late winner to cap a standout performance by a club that also beat Bayer Leverkusen earlier, under Vincent Wagner’s leadership. The run comes as Bayern Munich slump from the top and Dortmund stage late drama with a 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim, underscoring a weekend of surprising results across European football.

Maurice Krattenmacher Vincent Wagner

Sep 5, 2026

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Haaland Header Gives City Third Straight Win

Manchester City edged Coventry 1-0 thanks to Haaland’s headed goal, extending their 3-0 start under Enzo Maresca and briefly moving them top of the Premier League. Fernandez’s surprise debut and Chelsea-signing impact are highlighted, with Coventry failing to score in their opening three games, while Haaland continues to star as City navigate a post-Guardiola transition.

Erling Haaland

Sep 5, 2026

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UEFA Fines Red Star, Bans Away Fans

UEFA fined Red Star Belgrade €90,000 and banned away-ticket sales after supporters chanted Ratko Mladic’s name, saluted, and displayed a banner praising the convicted war criminal during a Europa League playoff defeat to Viktoria Plzeň. The sanctions, tied to racist or discriminatory behavior, reflect a history of disciplinary action against the club over fan conduct surrounding Mladic, who died while serving a life sentence for genocide and other war crimes.

The European Union Serbia

Sep 5, 2026

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Infantino Attendance Uncertain at Poland U-20 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attendance at the U-20 Women’s World Cup opening in Katowice remains uncertain as governance backlash continues over the abandoned Forward Enterprise plan to privatize World Cup rights, drawing criticism from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF. The tournament is set to begin with about 15,000 spectators, and Infantino has signaled plans to seek a fourth term in 2027, with no challenger yet declared.

FIFA Union of European Football Associations

Sep 4, 2026

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FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' as legal battle over Infantino plan escalates

FIFA accuses UEFA of waging a smear campaign as the dispute over Infantino’s aborted plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights intensifies, with UEFA seeking documents for potential criminal proceedings in Switzerland. FIFA has responded by asking courts to block discovery, arguing no valid proceedings exist and alleging UEFA aims to derail the World Cup plan and weaken smaller nations.

FIFA Union of European Football Associations

Sep 3, 2026

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Man City land Brazilian winger Allan Elias in £34m deal to replace Savio

Manchester City have completed the signing of 22-year-old Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for up to £34m on a five-year contract, making him City’s sixth summer arrival and replacing Savio who moved to Tottenham. City officials described the transfer as a surreal milestone and expect Allan to help strengthen the squad as they pursue more trophies this season.

Allan

Aug 31, 2026

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United win Ipswich amid handball controversy

Manchester United's 5-2 win over Ipswich was overshadowed by a controversial handball incident involving Harry Maguire, with VAR allowing a goal that many believed should have been disallowed; the shot was ultimately credited as an own goal for Jacob Greaves after a deflection, illustrating ongoing confusion over the handball rule. The incident sparked cross-report debate about whether accidental handballs by the scorer should count and highlighted ongoing questions about IFAB rules and VAR interpretations.

Bruno Fernandes Ipswich Town F.C.

Aug 30, 2026