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Cristiano Ronaldo retires live updates: Portugal legend calls time on international career

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By Ed Mackey, Ali Rampling Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Cristiano Ronaldo announces Portugal retirement — Latest Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his international retirement, bringing an end to his 23-year Portugal career. The 41-year-old bows out for his country having set men's international records for caps and goals, earning 234 caps and scoring 146 times. In a video released to his social media accounts, Ronaldo said: “To the Portuguese people. The day has come for me to hand back to number seven shirt of our national team.
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Premier League live scores: Chelsea and Manchester United kick off busy Saturday slate of fixtures

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By Max Mathews Verified, Laurie Whitwell Verified, Simon Johnson Verified, Ed Mackey
| The New York Times Verified
Premier League live scores — latest Premier League matchweek nine kicks off with Chelsea vs Manchester United today. Manchester City vs Brighton and Tottenham vs Crystal Palace are among the later matches. Follow below for all the latest updates from our expert team of reporters and writers.
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Manchester United vs Bournemouth live updates: Bruno Fernandes benched for Premier League match

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By Ed Mackey, Liam Tharme Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Manchester United vs Bournemouth — Latest Manchester United host Bournemouth in the Premier League looking to end a seven-game winless run. As reported by The Athletic, Bruno Fernandes will not be in the starting XI this afternoon after questioning the team's tactics in the aftermath of Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. He was substituted after 66 minutes in that game and will start today's game from the bench.
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Manchester City vs PSG live updates: Haaland scores again in chaotic Champions League match

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By Ed Mackey, Steve Madeley Verified, Max Mathews Verified, Sam Lee, George Ramsay Verified
| The New York Times Verified
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Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United live updates: Champions League match latest as Heaven, Baleba start

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By Ed Mackey, Laurie Whitwell Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United live updates: Champions League match latest as Heaven, Baleba start Follow live from Manchester United's visit to the Spanish capital as the Champions League returns. October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT Marcus Rashford is back in the Manchester United starting XI. Getty Images Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United — Latest Atletico Madrid host Manchester United as the Champions League returns today.
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Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United live updates: Visitors trail in Champions League after first-minute Barrios goal

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By Ed Mackey, Max Mathews Verified, George Ramsay Verified, Dermot Corrigan Verified, Cerys R Jones, Laurie Whitwell Verified, Steve Madeley Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United live updates: Visitors trail in Champions League after first-minute Barrios goal Follow live from Manchester United's visit to the Spanish capital as the Champions League returns. October 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM EDT Manchester United conceded in the first minute of their first Champions League away game in three years.
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Liverpool vs Manchester City live updates: Premier League latest as under-fire leaders return to action

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By Ed Mackey, Nancy Froston Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Liverpool vs Manchester City live updates: Premier League latest as under-fire leaders return to action Follow live as Manchester City return to action for the first time since the delivery of their guilty judgment. October 11, 2026 at 4:15 AM EDT Enzo Maresca's City are in action for the first time since they were found to have breached Premier League spending rules.
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Liverpool vs Manchester City live updates: Under-fire leaders back in Premier League action at hostile Anfield

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By Ed Mackey, George Ramsay Verified, Gregg Evans Verified, Sam Lee Verified, Steve Madeley Verified, James Pearce Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Liverpool vs Manchester City live updates: Under-fire leaders back in Premier League action at hostile Anfield Follow live as Manchester City return to action for the first time since the delivery of their guilty judgment. October 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM EDT 'All of your stars are fading away' reads a banner on the Kop at Anfield.
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Liverpool vs Manchester City live updates: Under-fire leaders return to Premier League action

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By Ed Mackey, George Ramsay Verified, Steve Madeley Verified, Andy Jones, Dan Kilpatrick Verified, Conor O'Neill Verified, James Pearce Verified, Simon Hughes Verified, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor
| The New York Times Verified
Liverpool vs Manchester City live updates: Under-fire leaders return to Premier League action Follow live as Manchester City return to action for the first time since the delivery of their guilty judgment. October 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM EDT Liverpool fans have been making their feelings known about Manchester City following the guilty judgment.
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Fury vs. Joshua live updates: Latest from today’s news conference ahead of heavyweight fight

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By George Ramsay Verified, Ed Mackey
| The Athletic Verified
Fury vs. Joshua live updates: Latest from today’s news conference ahead of heavyweight fight Follow live from the first press conference between Fury and Joshua ahead of their fight on December 11. George Ramsay and Ed Mackey September 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM EDT Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for a December 11 showdown. Getty Images Fury vs Joshua press conference — Latest Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are holding a press conference in London today ahead of their long-awaited heavyweight bout.
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Manchester City charges live updates: Club found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations

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By David Ornstein Verified, Laura Williamson, Ed Mackey, Nancy Froston Verified, Chris Weatherspoon, Max Mathews Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Manchester City charges live updates: Club found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations Follow live reaction to the breaking news that Manchester City have been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges September 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM GMT+2 The Premier League brought the charges in February 2023 Getty Greetings from the Portuguese Football Federation’s HQ in Lisbon, where I’m currently acting as a bodyguard to stop people coming through the door of the room where David...
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Brentford vs Chelsea live updates: Premier League confirmed starting XIs as Joao Pedro misses out

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By Ed Mackey, Steve Madeley Verified, George Ramsay Verified, Liam Twomey Verified, Jessica Hopkins
| The New York Times Verified
Brentford vs Chelsea live updates: Premier League confirmed starting XIs as Joao Pedro misses out Follow live updates from the opening fixture of the Premier League weekend. September 18, 2026 at 8:24 PM GMT+2 Getty Images Brentford vs Chelsea ‚ÄĒ Latest Brentford take on Chelsea in a west London derby in the Premier League today. New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has so far overseen two wins, a draw and a defeat as he looks to lead them back into European football this season.
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Manchester United vs Manchester City live updates: Premier League derby latest

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By Ed Mackey, Max Mathews Verified, Laurie Whitwell Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Manchester United vs Manchester City live updates: Premier League derby latest Follow live from the first Manchester derby of the season at Old Trafford. Steve Madeley and Ed Mackey September 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT Manchester United host their neighbours in the first derby of the season. Getty Images Manchester United vs Manchester City — Latest The first Manchester derby of the season sees United host City at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
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Ballon d’Or 2026 live updates: Shortlist of nominees revealed today ahead of next month’s ceremony

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By Ed Mackey
| The Athletic Verified
Ballon d’Or 2026 live updates: Shortlist of nominees revealed today ahead of next month’s ceremony Follow live as the 30-player shortlists are announced for this year's Ballon d'Or awards, September 8, 2026 at 4:26 AM EDT The Ballon d'Or is the award given the best male and female player in the world. Getty Images Ballon d'Or nominees — Latest The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are being announced today as the countdown continues to next month's ceremony.
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Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees: Messi, Kane and Mbappe on shortlist for men’s award

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By Ed Mackey, Nancy Froston Verified, Rob Tanner Verified, Jack Pitt-Brooke Verified, Steve Madeley Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees: Messi, Kane and Mbappe on shortlist for men’s award The 30-player shortlists for the Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or have been released. September 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM GMT+2 The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are being announced today. Getty Images 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees revealed The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or have been announced as the countdown continues to next month's ceremony.
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Premier League live scores: Latest news, updates and analysis from today’s games

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By Ed Mackey, Steve Madeley Verified, Chris Waugh Verified, Nancy Froston Verified, George Ramsay Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Premier League live scores: Latest news, updates and analysis from today’s games Follow live from today's Premier League gamess with Newcastle, Man City and Spurs in action September 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM GMT+2 Marcus Tavernier scored early to give Bournemouth the lead away to Newcastle. Getty Images Premier League — Latest scores There are seven games on the way today as the Premier League moves into its third week. Up first is the meeting between Newcastle and Bournemouth at St James' Park.
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Transfer deadline day live updates: Latest news on Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and more

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By Max Mathews Verified, Roshane Thomas Verified, David Ornstein Verified, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Andy Naylor Verified, Simon Johnson Verified, Guillermo Rai Verified, Patrick Boyland, Richard Sutcliffe Verified, Nancy Froston Verified, Ed Mackey, Beren Cross Verified, James McNicholas Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Transfer deadline day live updates: Latest news on Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and more Follow live updates from the final day of the summer transfer window today. September 1, 2026 at 6:08 AM EDT Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez is among the players who could be making a move on transfer deadline day. Getty Images Transfer deadline day — latest Transfer deadline day is upon us as clubs across Europe make their final moves of the summer window.
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Transfer deadline day live updates: Man City agree Enzo Fernandez deal Chelsea, and more

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By Ed Mackey, Simon Johnson Verified, Matt Woosnam Verified, Paul Taylor, Laia Cervelló Herrero Verified, George Ramsay Verified, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Colin Millar Verified, Patrick Boyland, Mario Cortegana Verified, Andy Naylor Verified, Jacob Tanswell Verified, Oliver Kay Verified, James Pearce Verified, Richard Sutcliffe Verified, Max Mathews Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Transfer deadline day live updates: Man City agree Enzo Fernandez deal Chelsea, and more Follow live updates from the final day of the summer transfer window today. September 1, 2026 at 2:36 PM EDT Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Enzo Fernandez. Getty Images Strasbourg set to sign Essugo and Washington from Chelsea Getty Images Strasbourg have agreed to sign two Chelsea players — Dario Essugo on loan and Deivid Washington on a permanent deal.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal live updates: Premier League match team news, predictions and more

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By Ed Mackey, Steve Madeley Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Aston Villa vs Arsenal live updates: Premier League match team news, predictions and more Follow live as Arsenal continue their Premier League title defence by visiting Aston Villa. Max Mathews and Steve Madeley August 31, 2026 at 10:15 AM EDT Bukayo Saka scored as Arsenal started the season with a win. Getty Images Aston Villa vs Arsenal — Latest Aston Villa host Arsenal to close to the second weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
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Transfer news live updates: Deadline day looms as Premier League clubs rush to complete final deals

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By Ed Mackey, Steve Madeley Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Transfer news live updates: Deadline day looms as Premier League clubs rush to complete final deals Follow live from the penultimate day of the summer transfer window. August 31, 2026 at 4:15 AM EDT Enzo Fernandez remains a player who could move before the deadline. Getty Images Where else can players move after September 1?
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Manchester United vs Ipswich live updates: Premier League match team news, predictions and more

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By George Ramsay Verified, Ed Mackey
| The Athletic Verified
Manchester United vs Ipswich live updates: Premier League match team news, predictions and more Follow live as Manchester United host Ipswich in the Premier League. The Athletic Live Team and more August 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT Getty Images Manchester United vs Ipswich — Latest Manchester United host Ipswich in the Premier League today as they look for a response to last week’s surprise defeat.
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Premier League live scores: Latest news, updates and analysis from today’s fixtures

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By Ed Mackey
| The Athletic Verified
Premier League live scores: Latest news, updates and analysis from today’s fixtures Follow live from another busy Saturday of Premier League action. August 29, 2026 at 6:14 AM EDT Liverpool kick off today's action as they host Nottingham Forest. Getty Images Premier League Week 2 — Latest The second weekend of the Premier League season is underway, with four more matches taking place today.
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Transfer news live updates: Latest as Premier League clubs rush to complete final deals before deadline day

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By Ed Mackey, Steve Madeley Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Transfer news live updates: Latest as Premier League clubs rush to complete final deals before deadline day Follow live as the summer transfer window ticks into its final hours ahead of deadline day. August 29, 2026 at 4:20 AM EDT Bradley Barcola could be on the move before the transfer deadline. Getty Images Get in touch! Getty Images Which areas of the squad does your club need to address? Are there any players you would like your club to sign?
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Champions League draw live updates: Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and more learn league-phase fixtures

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By Ed Mackey, Max Mathews Verified, Cerys R Jones, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor
| The New York Times Verified
Champions League draw live updates: Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and more learn league-phase fixtures Follow live as sides learn their fate in Europe's top competition today. August 27, 2026 at 12:51 PM EDT Thierry Henry is helping to conduct today's Champions League draw. Getty Images Champions League draw — Latest Teams across Europe are in the process of finding out their fates at the 2026-27 Champions League draw in Monaco.
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Manchester City agree Bouaddi fee, Al Hilal pursuing Martinelli deal: Live transfer news updates

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By Ed Mackey, Steve Madeley Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Manchester City agree Bouaddi fee, Al Hilal pursuing Martinelli deal: Live transfer news updates Follow live as the summer transfer window ticks towards its final week. August 24, 2026 at 4:15 AM EDT Manchester City agreed a fee for Ayyoub Bouaddi over the weekend. Getty Images Where can players move to after September 1?
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Chelsea agree Martinez deal, Spurs announce Marmoush loan, Brentford confirm Diouf arrival: Live transfer news updates

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By Ed Mackey, Patrick Boyland Verified, Simon Johnson Verified, Paul Taylor, George Ramsay Verified, Colin Millar Verified, Steve Madeley Verified, Jacob Tanswell Verified, Nnamdi Onyeagwara Verified, David Ornstein Verified, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor
| The New York Times Verified
Chelsea agree Martinez deal, Spurs announce Marmoush loan, Brentford confirm Diouf arrival: Live transfer news updates Follow live as the summer transfer window ticks into its final week. August 28, 2026 at 9:58 AM EDT Martinez made more than 250 appearances for Villa.
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Marmoush set for Tottenham medical, Liverpool hold Barcola talks, Newcastle agree Nico deal: Live transfer news updates

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By Ed Mackey, Guillermo Rai Verified, Jack Pitt-Brooke Verified, Michael Bailey, Andy Naylor Verified, Chris Waugh Verified, Nancy Froston Verified, Paul Taylor Verified, David Ornstein Verified, Carl Anka Verified, Gregg Evans Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Marmoush set for Tottenham medical, Liverpool hold Barcola talks, Newcastle agree Nico deal: Live transfer news updates Follow live as the summer transfer window ticks into its final week. August 26, 2026 at 6:18 AM EDT Omar Marmoush is set to complete a medical at Tottenham Hotspur ahead of a proposed transfer from Manchester City.
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Liverpool agree £120m Barcola deal, Al Hilal finalising Watkins transfer, Villa agree Jackson fee: Live transfer news updates

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By Ed Mackey, Guillermo Rai Verified, Jacob Tanswell Verified, Nick Miller, Nancy Froston Verified, Paul Taylor, Gregg Evans Verified, David Ornstein Verified, James Horncastle Verified, George Ramsay Verified, Sam Lee, Chris Weatherspoon, Chris Waugh Verified, Tom Bogert
| The New York Times Verified
Liverpool agree £120m Barcola deal, Al Hilal finalising Watkins transfer, Villa agree Jackson fee: Live transfer news updates Follow live as the summer transfer window ticks into its final week. August 27, 2026 at 6:52 AM EDT Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG.
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Newcastle vs Liverpool live updates: Premier League match team news, predictions and more

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By Ed Mackey
| The Athletic Verified
Newcastle vs Liverpool live updates: Premier League match team news, predictions and more Follow live as Liverpool open their 2026-27 campaign with a trip to face Newcastle. August 23, 2026 at 7:15 AM EDT Liverpool's Alexander Isak returns to his former club today. Getty Images Newcastle vs Liverpool — Latest The opening weekend of the Premier League season continues with Liverpool's trip to face Newcastle today.
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Newcastle vs Liverpool live updates: Elanga scores early Premier League goal after pre-match Keegan tributes

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By Ed Mackey, Max Mathews Verified, Chris Waugh Verified, George Caulkin Verified, James Pearce Verified, George Edwards, Nancy Froston Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Newcastle vs Liverpool live updates: Elanga scores early Premier League goal after pre-match Keegan tributes Follow live as Liverpool open their 2026-27 campaign with a trip to face Newcastle. August 23, 2026 at 11:37 AM EDT Pre-match tributes were paid to the late Kevin Keegan. Getty Images Score: Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool The opening weekend of the Premier League season continues with Liverpool's trip to face Newcastle United.
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Aston Villa's Watkins pushing for Saudi move, Tottenham agree Savinho fee: Live transfer news updates

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By Ed Mackey, James Pearce Verified, Jacob Tanswell Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Aston Villa's Watkins pushing for Saudi move, Tottenham agree Savinho fee: Live transfer news updates Follow the latest transfer updates as the start of the season approaches. August 21, 2026 at 10:44 AM EDT England and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is wanted by Al Hilal.
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Arsenal vs Coventry live updates: Premier League opening game latest score as Saka doubles champions' lead

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By Ed Mackey, Max Mathews Verified, Tom Burrows Verified, Liam Tharme Verified, James McNicholas Verified, Stuart James Verified, George Edwards
| The New York Times Verified
Arsenal vs Coventry live updates: Premier League opening game latest score as Saka doubles champions' lead Follow live as Premier League champions Arsenal host newly promoted Coventry in the season opener. Max Mathews and Ed Mackey August 21, 2026 at 3:37 PM EDT Bukayo Saka made it 2-0 to Arsenal in the 23rd minute. Getty Images Score: Arsenal 2-0 Coventry Arsenal are leading Coventry 2-0 in the first game of their Premier League title defence.
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Transfer news live updates: Barcelona reach Rodri agreement, Martinez's Juventus move is off, and more

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By Ed Mackey, Steve Madeley Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Transfer news live updates: Barcelona reach Rodri agreement, Martinez's Juventus move is off, and more Follow all the latest transfer updates as the start of the Premier League season nears. August 17, 2026 at 4:15 AM EDT Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Rodri from Manchester City. Getty Images Where can players move to after September 1?
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Arsenal lead Manchester City in Community Shield: Live updates as Odegaard adds third goal for Premier League champions

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By Ed Mackey, Michael Bailey, Sam Lee Verified, James McNicholas Verified, Art de Roche Verified, Stuart James Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Arsenal lead Manchester City in Community Shield: Live updates as Odegaard adds third goal for Premier League champions Follow live updates as the Premier League champions face last season's FA Cup winners in Cardiff. August 16, 2026 at 11:54 AM EDT Martin Odegaard made it 3-0 to Arsenal in the 48th minute. Getty Images Score: Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City Arsenal are in full control of the 2026 Community Shield as they lead Manchester City 3-0 in Cardiff.
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By Max Mathews Verified, Ed Mackey, Michael Bailey Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Chelsea vs Tottenham live updates: Pre-season friendly latest score, team news Follow live as two Premier League sides clash in pre-season in Sydney today. Max Mathews and Michael Bailey August 1, 2026 at 3:05 AM EDT Chelsea face Tottenham today as both sides continue their pre-season preparation in Sydney. Getty Images Chelsea vs Tottenham — latest Chelsea face Tottenham as their pre-season campaigns continue in Sydney, Australia today.
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Birmingham vs Barcelona live updates: Latest team news and predictions before today’s friendly

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By Ed Mackey
| The Athletic Verified
Birmingham vs Barcelona live updates: Latest team news and predictions before today’s friendly Follow live as Barcelona face Championship side Birmingham City in England. July 31, 2026 at 12:06 PM EDT Frenkie de Jong is part of the Barcelona matchday squad which has travelled to the UK. Getty Images How to watch Birmingham vs Barcelona Getty Images Hoping to tune into Barcelona’s second pre-season friendly?
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Messi’s Argentina face Spain in today’s 2026 World Cup final: Live updates

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By Luke Brown Verified, Michael Charles Verified, Nancy Froston Verified, George Ramsay Verified, Andrew Marchand Verified, Michael Dominski Verified, Max Mathews Verified, Ed Mackey, David Jordan
| The New York Times Verified
Messi’s Argentina face Spain in today’s 2026 World Cup final: Live updates Argentina attempt to defend their title against European champions Spain. July 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM EDT Lamine Yamal arrives for today’s World Cup final. Getty Spain vs Argentina — Latest The 2026 World Cup winners will be crowned today at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain and Argentina meet in the final, bringing the curtain down on a 104-match tournament staged across North America.
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England face Argentina in already fractious 2026 World Cup semifinal: Live updates

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By Luke Brown Verified, Ed Mackey, Liam Tharme Verified, Jack Pitt-Brooke Verified, Graham Scott, Max Mathews Verified, Oliver Kay Verified, Phil Hay Verified, Felipe Cardenas Verified
| The New York Times Verified
England face Argentina in already fractious 2026 World Cup semifinal: Live updates Old rivals England and Argentina meet today, with Spain awaiting the winners. July 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM EDT Lionel Messi has been the target of some rough treatment. England 0-0 Argentina England are level with reigning champions Argentina in the opening half of their 2026 World Cup semi-final.
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England face Argentina in already fractious 2026 World Cup semifinal: Live updates

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By Luke Brown Verified, Ed Mackey, James Horncastle Verified, George Ramsay Verified, Max Mathews Verified, Adam Crafton Verified, David Ornstein Verified, Felipe Cardenas Verified, Oliver Kay Verified, Dermot Corrigan Verified, Michael Dominski Verified, Liam Tharme Verified
| The New York Times Verified
England face Argentina in already fractious 2026 World Cup semifinal: Live updates Old rivals England and Argentina meet today, with Spain awaiting the winners. July 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM EDT It didn’t take long for tempers to spill over in Atlanta. Reuters England 0-0 Argentina England are level with reigning champions Argentina in the opening half of their 2026 World Cup semi-final.
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England face Argentina in second 2026 World Cup semifinal: Live updates

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By David Ornstein Verified, Jack Pitt-Brooke Verified, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Ed Mackey, Asli Pelit Verified, Liam Tharme Verified, Luke Brown Verified, Michael Dominski Verified, Felipe Cardenas Verified, Henry Bushnell Verified, Aaron Mentkowski Verified, Daniel Shirley Verified, Jacob Tanswell Verified
| The New York Times Verified
England face Argentina in second 2026 World Cup semifinal: Live updates Old rivals England and Argentina meet today, with Spain awaiting the winners. July 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM EDT Lionel Messi arrives for today’s World Cup game. Reuters England vs Argentina — Latest England and Argentina face off for a place in the World Cup final in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bellingham rescues England in nervy World Cup win over Norway: Live updates

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By Luke Brown Verified, Liam Tharme Verified, Adam Crafton Verified, Michael Bailey, Graham Scott, Phil Hay Verified, Jack Pitt-Brooke Verified, Steve Madeley Verified, Ed Mackey
| The New York Times Verified
Bellingham rescues England in nervy World Cup win over Norway: Live updates Bellingham scored an extra-time winner as England booked their place in the final four. July 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM EDT Jude Bellingham won the game for England. Getty England beat Norway 2-1 Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic extra-time winner as England overcame an unfortunate Norway to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
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Spain face Belgium in 2026 World Cup quarterfinal as Tielemans injured in warm-up: Live updates

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By Luke Brown Verified, Dermot Corrigan Verified, Ed Mackey
| The Athletic Verified
Spain face Belgium in 2026 World Cup quarterfinal as Tielemans injured in warm-up: Live updates Follow live as Spain and Belgium meet for the right to play France in the semifinals. July 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM EDT Lamine Yamal warms up ahead of today’s game. Getty Spain 0-0 Belgium Spain and Belgium are level in the first half of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final. Belgium suffered a major blow before kick-off when captain Youri Tielemans sustained an injury during the warm-up.
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Yamal starts as Spain face Belgium in second 2026 World Cup quarterfinal: Live updates

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By Ed Mackey, Phil Hay Verified, Dermot Corrigan Verified, Anantaajith Raghuraman, Luke Brown Verified, Tim Spiers Verified, Steve Madeley Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Yamal starts as Spain face Belgium in second 2026 World Cup quarterfinal: Live updates Follow live as Spain and Belgium meet for the right to play France in the semifinals. July 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM EDT Lamine Yamal arrives for today’s game. Getty Images Spain vs Belgium — Latest European champions Spain take on Belgium in Los Angeles, with a place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals on the line.
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Switzerland and Colombia level in cagey final World Cup last-16 clash: Live updates

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By Luke Brown Verified, Liliana Michelena, Phil Hay Verified, Carl Innes, Ed Mackey
| The New York Times Verified
Switzerland and Colombia level in cagey final World Cup last-16 clash: Live updates Switzerland vs Colombia has gone to extra time, with both sides struggling in front of goal. July 7, 2026 at 6:12 PM EDT The winners of today’s game will next face Argentina. Getty Switzerland 0-0 Colombia Switzerland’s World Cup last-16 clash with Colombia has gone to extra time after a bruising goalless draw. Clear-cut chances have been at a premium in a cagey game, with both sides struggling in front of goal.
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Messi starts as Argentina’s World Cup defence continues with Egypt clash: Live updates

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By Steve Madeley Verified, Will Jeanes, Ed Mackey, Phil Hay Verified, Michael Bailey, Dan Sheldon Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Messi starts as Argentina’s World Cup defence continues with Egypt clash: Live updates Lionel Messi’s defending champions face Mo Salah’s history-makers today. July 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM EDT Lionel Messi arrives for today’s game with Egypt. Getty Argentina vs Egypt — Latest Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt.
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Messi sees another penalty saved as Argentina trail Egypt at World Cup: Live updates

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By Luke Brown Verified, Michael Charles Verified, Steve Madeley Verified, Alex Connor Verified, Liam Tharme Verified, James Horncastle Verified, Will Jeanes, Ed Mackey, Liliana Michelena, Oliver Kay Verified, Mark Carey, Simon Hughes Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Messi sees another penalty saved as Argentina trail Egypt at World Cup: Live updates Yasser Ibrahim headed Egypt into the lead before Lionel Messi’s penalty was saved. July 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM EDT Lionel Messi failed to level from the penalty spot. Getty Score: Argentina 0-1 Egypt Lionel Messi saw another World Cup penalty saved as Egypt raced into a shock lead over Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. Yasser Ibrahim headed home to put the world champions on the back foot early in the day’s first game.
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By Luke Brown Verified, Ed Mackey, Michael Bailey
| DrWeb's Domain (Podcast)
FIFA Men’s World Cup, Round of 16 United States 1 Mon Jul 6 Full Time 4 Belgium DrWeb Editor’s Note and Critique: Worse game I’ve seen in the entire World Cup so far, totally overmatched USA “kids” (where are our experienced players? This team is infantile in skill, knowledge of the game, coaching sucks too, compared to Belgium. What a great team they had, dominated from start to end. Humiliated USA Team.
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USA trails again as De Ketelaere heads Belgium back in front at World Cup: Live updates

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By Luke Brown Verified, Henry Bushnell Verified, Michael Bailey, Avi Creditor Verified, Paul Tenorio Verified, Carl Innes, Ed Mackey, Liliana Michelena, Oliver Kay Verified, Martin Rogers Verified, Michael Charles Verified, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, Adam Crafton Verified
| The New York Times Verified
USA trails again as De Ketelaere heads Belgium back in front at World Cup: Live updates Charles De Ketelaere has headed Belgium into a 2-1 lead over a sluggish USMNT. July 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM EDT Charles De Ketelaere has scored twice for Belgium. Getty USA 1-2 Belgium Charles De Ketelaere has restored Belgium’s lead over the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. De Ketelaere headed Belgium back in front moments after Malik Tillman’s deflected free kick had pulled the host nation level.
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Canada vs Morocco live updates: World Cup knockout game latest with Davies on bench again

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By Ed Mackey, Nancy Froston Verified, Shelby Blackley Verified, Luke Brown Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Canada vs Morocco live updates: World Cup knockout game latest with Davies on bench again Follow live updates as Canada look to upset the odds against Morocco in the last 16. July 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM EDT Co-hosts Canada will attempt to upset Morocco today. Getty Canada vs Morocco — Latest Co-hosts Canada face Morocco in the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup in Houston today. Jesse Marsch's men left it late to beat South Africa 1-0 in the round of 32 thanks to Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner.
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Colombia vs Ghana live updates: Arias goal opens scoring in World Cup 2026 match after early injuries

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By Ed Mackey, Austin Green Verified, Jillian Thaw, Thom Harris, Michael Bailey, Oliver Kay Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Colombia vs Ghana live updates: Arias goal opens scoring in World Cup 2026 match after early injuries Follow live as Colombia and Ghana bid to reach the last 16 in the final round-of-32 clash. July 3, 2026 at 9:52 PM EDT Jhon Arias opened the scoring for Colombia. Reuters Score: Colombia 1-0 Ghana The World Cup round of 32 concludes as Colombia face Ghana for the final spot in the last 16.
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