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The Verdict: 'Frankly I am gobsmacked' - Hackett can't believe error in Manchester derby

Former Premier League official, head of PGMOL and refereeing authority Keith Hackett, will be Flashscore's resident expert throughout the 2026/27 Premier League season and will offer his observations and views on the performances of the English top-flight officials, their decision-making and any other talking points after each weekend.

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Winners and Losers: Flawless Mastantuono stars as Tottenham fail to score again

For a quick and entertaining look at what happened in the football world over the weekend, we're back with our usual selection of Winners and Losers. Glorious comebacks, shocking collapses, and millions invested with little return are the stars of this edition!

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Former West Ham keeper Ludek Miklosko passes away after long battle with cancer

Former national team goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko, who had been battling cancer, has died, according to iSport.cz. The news of his passing has been confirmed by a source close to Baník Ostrava, where the 64-year-old Mikloško played from 1982 to 1990 and, since 2022, had served as head of the club’s sports department.

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Flashscore sources: Why Florian Wirtz’s Liverpool struggles could revive Bayern interest

Florian Wirtz’s difficult start to life at Liverpool may open the door for Bayern Munich to consider the German midfielder again as a transfer target.

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Lamine Yamal believes World Cup win makes him favourite to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

Lamine Yamal said his World Cup success ⁠with Spain and winning LaLiga with Barcelona should give him the ‌edge over Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in the ‌race for the Ballon d'Or.

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Ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy announces Senegal international retirement

Senegal national team goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 34, bringing an end to an impressive career with the Lions of Teranga.

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Eredivisie Team of the Week: Record-breaking Feyenoord dominate as Mijnans shines

With round 6 of the 2026-27 Eredivisie behind us, we take a look at who dominated a weekend highlighted by a seven-goal rout in Zwolle and a hat-trick hero in Eindhoven.

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EXCLUSIVE: Van der Wiel opens up on mental health, PSG and 'fresh air' for Dutch football

Gregory van der Wiel reached the pinnacle of European football with Ajax, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Netherlands, playing in a World Cup final at just 22. Yet, behind the trophies and a seemingly perfect lifestyle, he carried a silent burden. After retiring, the former Dutch full-back battled severe panic attacks and a profound loss of identity.

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Aussies Abroad: Mo Toure scores yet again whilst match-best Metcalfe shines

Mohamed Toure, Stefan Mauk and Ante Suto were all amongst the goals this weekend, whilst a World Cup midfielder helped his German club end their winless start to the new season.

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'Error of judgement': Pro Ref admits VAR wrong to award Haaland winner in derby

The video assistant referee (VAR) was wrong to allow ⁠Erling Haaland's decisive goal in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old ‌Trafford on Sunday, refereeing body Pro Ref said in ‌a statement.

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David off the mark for Atletico Madrid to seal late win at Real Sociedad

Atletico Madrid scored three times in the final 10 minutes to secure a 3-0 victory at Real Sociedad, a result that sees La Real's winless H2H run in the top-flight to 14 meetings - a negative club record against Atleti.

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Adzic haunts parent club with last-gasp winner as Sassuolo see off Juventus

Three goals were scored after the 89th minute as Sassuolo registered a sensational 3-2 victory over Juventus in Serie A, with on-loan Vasilije Adzic netting the winner against his parent club to end their 12-game run without defeat across all competitions.

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Torres on target again as PSG earn first win of domestic campaign at Brest

Paris Saint-Germain won their first Ligue 1 game of the season at the fourth time of asking with a hard-earned 1-0 win on an emotional night in Brittany against Stade Brestois.

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Eredivisie roundup: Feyenoord tear PEC to shreds as Utrecht find breakthrough

Round 6 of the 2026-27 Eredivisie season is in the books and concluded with a new league leader and a new club record. Flashscore summarises Sunday's action from around the Dutch pitches.

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'I just don't get it': Carrick slams VAR after dubious Haaland goal clinches derby

Erling Haaland's controversial goal proved to be the winner for Manchester City against Manchester ⁠United in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, but it is unlikely the big Norwegian will have the ‌last word as debate rages over whether the derby goal should have been allowed to stand.

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Mijnans steals show with hat-trick as PSV soar into league lead

Sven Mijnans was the hero of Eindhoven as PSV beat Sparta Rotterdam 4-1 on Sunday evening to reclaim the league lead.

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Superliga Roundup: Champions beaten in Farum while Viborg miss out on top position

Danish champions AGF are still without a win in the Danish Superliga after suffering a 1-0 defeat against FC Nordsjaelland, who moved into second spot in the league on Sunday night. Viborg had to settle for a 1-1 draw in Silkeborg, while OB claimed a very surprising 2-1 win in Randers and Sonderjyske saved at least a point in Lyngby.

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Lobotka on target as Napoli end losing run with narrow victory over Bologna

Napoli ended a run of three straight defeats with a narrow 1-0 Serie A victory over Bologna at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

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Haaland fires 10-man City to controversial victory over United in Manchester derby

10-man Manchester City overcame a first-half red card to beat Manchester United 1-0, denying the Red Devils’ boss Michael Carrick the accolade of becoming the first United manager since 1913 to win their first two league head-to-heads against City.

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Unbeaten Bayern edge Elversberg as Kane gets off the mark in Bundesliga

Harry Kane netted his first Bundesliga goal of the season as Bayern Munich held off a spirited Elversberg in a hard-fought 2-1 away victory, extending their unbeaten start to the season to six matches in all competitions (W5, D1).

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Hammarby shrug off BP challenge as Malmo and Elfsborg continue European push

Hammarby saw off the challenge of Brommapojkarna to keep the pressure on Sirius at the top of Allsvenskan, as Malmo and Elfsborg recorded wins to keep them in the race for Europe and worsen relegation fears for Orgryte and Kalmar.

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No stress as Feyenoord brush PEC Zwolle aside in record seven-goal rout

Feyenoord had no trouble taking care of PEC Zwolle on Sunday, winning 7-0 to bounce back from last week's Champions League defeat to Barcelona and break a record.

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Lamine bags brace as free-scoring Barca restore three-point cushion at LaLiga summit

Barcelona made it five wins from five in LaLiga following an entertaining 4-2 victory over Levante at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia.

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Rampant RB Leipzig make history in resounding Bundesliga win against Hamburg

RB Leipzig set a new club record as Die Roten Bullen defeated Hamburger 5-0 at Red Bull Arena, marking their seventh successive home victory in the Bundesliga.