The Cimbri are advancing ominously toward the south, yet daily life in Rome continues. An asteroid appears to be on a collision course, but people still work, eat, drink and make plans. The White Walkers are nearing the Wall while the great houses remain consumed by their rivalries. Everyone in the Premier League senses that […]
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Lazio joined Inter at the Serie A summit on points after defeating Monza 3-1 on Sunday, while 10-player Roma were held by Como in the Italian league’s first scoreless draw of the campaign. Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio maintained their impressive early-season form following his unsuccessful spell in charge of Italy, who failed to qualify for the […]
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Yan Diomandé’s goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for Real Madrid against Villarreal, leaving them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, despite Vinícius Júnior being dismissed for pulling an opponent’s hair. Vinícius came off the bench and found the net, but the goal was ruled out before a VAR review showed him tugging Nathan […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been temporarily suspended after the Portuguese football federation (FPF) launched disciplinary action against the 41-year-old for leaving the national team camp. Ronaldo issued an apology to supporters on Tuesday, while also expressing criticism of Portugal manager Jorge Jesus. He said he would accept any punishment handed to him. “Disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano […]
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The past cannot be recreated. In the middle tier of the Stretford End, the ticker had reappeared after being updated to “51 years”, with the work reportedly costing an appropriately symbolic £114. Before the Abu Dhabi era began, Manchester City had not lifted a trophy since 1976. The calculation may be open to debate, but […]
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Michael Carrick said he was “deeply frustrated” after Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham at Old Trafford. He acknowledged that the team must collect more points, having taken only six from their first six league fixtures. United have not endured such a poor opening to a season since 1986. Saturday’s match […]
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Álvaro Arbeloa rejected claims that he is struggling with the pressure after Fulham’s defeat at Ipswich left them without a Premier League victory in six matches. The former Real Madrid coach had been close to earning his first managerial win in the competition following Ryan Sessegnon’s superb strike in the 55th minute, but Fulham surrendered […]
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Derek McInnes applauded his Rangers squad after they climbed to the league summit, although he felt the lengthy international break contributed to an uneven display in their 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock. Rangers held a three-goal advantage by half-time at Ibrox, with Ryan Naderi scoring two headers on either side of Kevin Kelsy’s effort. Killie created […]
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Adam Idah put three first-half misses behind him by heading Championship leaders Swansea to a 2-1 victory at home against Norwich. The Republic of Ireland forward completed the comeback with a glancing header in the 59th minute after Jacob Wright had given the visitors a first-half lead. Joseph Opoku created an excellent opportunity for Idah […]
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Xabi Alonso has insisted that Cole Palmer remains fully dedicated to representing England, explaining that Chelsea’s No 10 sat out the latest international window because of discomfort connected to the groin injury that sidelined him for a significant part of last season. Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with Palmer, who is available for Saturday’s match against […]
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