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FIFA to present failed FFE proposal to FIFA Council following criticism

FIFA said on Thursday that a review of the withdrawn ⁠FFE proposal would be presented to the world soccer body's Council, after criticism from Denmark's football ‌chief Jesper Moller over a lack of answers regarding the ‌abandoned project.

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'I want to win everything': Yves Bissouma on fresh start and ambitions at Ajax

In his first interview with club media, Ajax midfielder Yves Bissouma has commented on why he joined the club and what he wants to achieve in Amsterdam.

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Enzo Maresca defends VAR officials after Man City benefit from derby error

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United.

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Nordfeldt left out and Elanga joins injury list as Sweden name Nations League squad

There is no place for Kristoffer Nordfeldt in the Sweden squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League (UNL) matches, while Anthony Elanga has joined the absentee list having picked up an injury playing for Newcastle United.

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Another Serie A sacking: Bologna ditch Tedesco for Palladino after just four rounds

Serie A side Bologna have ⁠sacked manager Domenico Tedesco after just four matches in ‌charge, the club said on Wednesday, ‌with former Fiorentina and Atalanta ‌coach Raffaele Palladino replacing him.

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Saudi side Al Taawoun punished over derogatory Jota chants aimed at Al Hilal's Neves

Al Taawoun fans taunted Al Hilal's Ruben Neves with chants about his former friend Diogo Jota, chants that have now been punished.

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Kamara and Bergstrom return as Finland announce squad for UEFA Nations League

Glen Kamara has been called up to the Finland squad for the first time in a year, while goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom returns to the squad after injury had previously prevented him from joining the squad in 2026

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Edouard Mendy reveals talks with coach Patrick Vieira before quitting Senegal

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has revealed he held talks with new Senegal coach Patrick Vieira before he made the decision to retire from national team duties.

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Why Spurs and De Zerbi may need to change approach after cup defeat to Liverpool

Although they haven't yet scored in the Premier League during 2026/27, Tottenham Hotspur headed to Anfield for a Carabao Cup tie in the knowledge that they'd scored five in the last round when making light work of Charlton Athletic.

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Arteta praises 'unbelievable' Dowman after Arsenal youngster dismantles Ipswich

Mikel Arteta hailed the "unbelievable" Max Dowman after Arsenal's teenage sensation inspired their 4-2 win against Ipswich in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.

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De Zerbi insists 'suffering' Spurs will win many games when they finally click

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi is convinced ⁠that his team will score a lot more goals and pick up ‌wins once they finally click, despite a 3-1 ‌loss to Liverpool in the League ‌Cup on Tuesday which left them winless ‌in four straight games.

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EXCLUSIVE: Morten Gamst Pedersen on time at Blackburn, Man Utd interest and Norway's rise

Nine years at Ewood Park and a set-piece delivery Mark Hughes once compared to David Beckham's. Morten Gamst Pedersen was a star at Blackburn and is one of the most fondly remembered Premier League players of that era.

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Orlando Pirates seek to extend long unbeaten run to close in on record

Orlando Pirates will be seeking to extend their unbeaten run to 25 matches when they host Durban City in the Betway Premiership on Thursday, having not lost a game outright since February.

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Aussies Abroad: Strain and Taylor make midweek assists as Jets cop ACL beating

Newcastle Jets conceded seven goals in a long-awaited AFC Champions League return, Kevin Muscat's Chinese side conceded four - and still won - and a former Adelaide United fullback was best on ground in a Scottish Premiership upset.

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Newcastle Jets smashed for seven in first Champions League game in 17 years

Kashima Antlers made an eye-catching start to their Asian Champions League Elite ⁠campaign with a 7-1 thrashing of Australia's Newcastle Jets on Tuesday, while Shanghai Port survived a frantic finish to secure ‌a 6-4 win over Ratchaburi.

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Carlos Espi the hero again as Real Madrid snatch late win at Elche

For the second time this season, Carlos Espi scored a last-gasp winner as Real Madrid staved off a late Elche comeback to win 3-2 in LaLiga and move level on points with leaders Barcelona.

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Liverpool inflict more misery on Spurs in League Cup, Dowman dazzles for Arsenal

Liverpool piled on the misery for troubled Tottenham with a 3-1 win in the League Cup third round, while teenage star Max Dowman dazzled for Arsenal in their 4-2 rout of Ipswich on Tuesday.

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Tuchel admits he wanted to 'eat grass' after England's World Cup win in Mexico

Thomas Tuchel has made the bizarre claim that he regrets not eating the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's World Cup win against Mexico.

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Ronaldo and Al Nassr suffer humiliating Asian Champions League thumping

Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr suffered a 4-0 thumping at the hands of ⁠Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates made the worst possible start to ‌their Asian Champions League Elite challenge.

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Xhaka targets Europa League final with Sunderland ahead of AZ clash

Granit Xhaka has set his sights on reaching a third Europa League final as Sunderland begin their campaign against AZ on Wednesday night.

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Lionel Messi to make Argentina farewell appearance in October

Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's squad on Tuesday for a friendly against Benin on October 6th, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after he announced his international retirement last month.

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Valencia end losing streak with crucial late victory in LaLiga

Valencia ended their four-match losing run with a 1-0 LaLiga victory over Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Mendizorrotza, as interim boss Oscar Sanchez made the perfect start to his Los Che reign.

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Five-star Ajax brush Willem II aside to keep up with league leaders

Eredivisie giants Ajax scored five goals for the second game in a row as promoted Willem II were beaten 5-1 in the Johan Cruyff ArenA on Tuesday evening.

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Colombia icon James Rodriguez retires from international football

Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez retired from international ⁠football on Tuesday, having won 131 caps and inspired his ‌country to the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals.