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Real Betis Balompie v Real Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27
Wednesday’s 24 Copa del Rey fixtures postponed following train crash in Spain
A high-speed train crashed into the rear of another train on Wednesday morning and derailed two cars in the province of Toledo

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Fleetwood Town v Arsenal - Carabao Cup - Fourth Round - Highbury Stadium
FAI hopeful Fleetwood hero Conor Haughey will switch allegiance
Lines of communication have been open this year between the FAI and the 19-year-old from the Carrick Hill area of Belfast who has represented Northern Ireland at underage level

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Derry City v HNK Rijeka - UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round 2nd Leg
James McClean and Derry City mutually agree to terminate player's contract with club 
The 103-cap Republic of Ireland international returned to his hometown club last January from Wrexham, but has not featured in a matchday squad since July. 

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks before Chelsea trip
Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks before Chelsea trip
It is understood Carrick and Fernandes met at United’s Carrington training ground for talks that were separate from a wider meeting of the full squad to discuss a way forward from their current predicament.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Fleetwood Town v Arsenal - Carabao Cup - Fourth Round - Highbury Stadium
‘What you live for’: Fleetwood revel in seismic Arsenal shock after Dowman sees red
Manager Lawlor reflects on ‘unbelievably special’ night.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27
Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people after Mbappe's Mao 'dictator' comment
On Tuesday, Chinese brands including dairy companies Mengniu and Shanghai Milkground Food Tech as well as Eastroc Beverage ceased all cooperation with Mbappe, ​who apologised for his comment.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Stephen Bradley celebrates after the game 23/10/2026
John Fallon: Missing out on Seani Maguire didn't derail Shamrock Rovers in end
Stephen Bradley was keen to bring the Cork City striker to Tallaght.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Ballon d'Or 2026 - London Palladium Theatre
Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph a glorious riposte to celebrity fawning of ceremony
The England captain spoke movingly on night of deserving winners and unintentional hilarity in London

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Fleetwood Town v Arsenal - Carabao Cup - Fourth Round - Highbury Stadium
Arsenal stunned by League Two Fleetwood as underdogs secure shock shootout win
Bruno Guimaraes saw his spot-kick saved by Jay Lynch before Fleetwood’s teenage defender Conor Haughey lashed home an emphatic penalty to spark a pitch invasion at Highbury Stadium

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Bray Wanderers v Kerry - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division Play-Off Semi-Final 2nd Leg
Kerry's promotion hopes crushed after another contentious red card
After seeing Seán O’Connell dismissed late on during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Mounthawk Park, another dubious refereeing call 10 minutes into the second half crushed their promotion hopes.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

An unmanageable club? Carrick the latest to suffer in Manchester United’s faded grandeur
An unmanageable club? Carrick the latest to suffer in Manchester United’s faded grandeur
Only Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson have truly succeeded in the Old Trafford hot seat with each casting uneasy shadows.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Manchester United - Carrington Training Centre
Michael Carrick expected to remain in charge for Manchester United trip to Chelsea
It is understood training is taking place as usual, with Carrick and his squad being given the opportunity to turn the situation around

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League - League Phase - Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium
'They look like they don’t care': Wayne Rooney tears into Manchester United players
Rooney feels the mentality of some the current squad must be called into question, along with the club’s recruitment strategy.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

'It is edging towards that way and happily as well': Séamus Coleman close to retiring
'It is edging towards that way and happily as well': Séamus Coleman close to retiring
The 38-year-old has been without a club since he ended his 17-year association with Everton at the end of last season

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

England U15 players walk off during Ireland match following racism allegation
England U15 players walk off during Ireland match following racism allegation
Footage on social media appears to show England coach Matt Thorpe beckoning his players off the field after a confrontation between an England player and an Irish opponent

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Britain Ballon D'Or Soccer
Harry Kane crowned first English Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years
London City Lionesses midfielder Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s prize for a third time

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Old Trafford
Manchester United stay tight-lipped on Michael Carrick future after day of talks
United have won just two of their 12 matches in all competitions this term

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Gary Neville File Photo
‘They’re nothing’: Gary Neville criticises attitude of some Mancheter United players
The former United captain and Sky Sports pundit hit out at some of the players after watching Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford from the commentary box

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Old Trafford
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Bournemouth’s transfer nous puts United to shame, Araújo is winning admirers at Anfield and Suzuki adapts swiftly at Villa

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27
Mbappé double secures Real Madrid late victory at Barcelona after Raphinha leveller
It had been an intense, breathless ride, a proper battle, and Madrid had won it, Mbappé getting his second goal of a special match to end Barcelona’s record nine-game winning run. 

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Old Trafford
Manchester United board hold crisis talks over Carrick’s future and Howe approach
Carrick was defiant after the 3-0 humbling by Bournemouth, insisting he was not expecting to be removed from his post

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Sunderland v Leeds United - Premier League - Stadium of Light
Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League table after draw with Leeds
A point snaps the Wearsiders’ four-game losing run in the Premier League

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Old Trafford
Michael Carrick unsure what future holds after Man Utd humiliated by Bournemouth
United crashed to a feeble 3-0 defeat with his position already hanging in the balance as their poor start to the season was compounded by Wednesday’s calamitous 4-1 loss at Champions League upstarts Como

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Old Trafford
Bournemouth hammer Manchester United to leave Michael Carrick on the brink
The former Red Devils midfielder’s position was already hanging in the balance before they were comfortably beaten by the Cherries

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League - Anfield
Liverpool secure first league win at home with comfortable victory over Brighton
It's a fourth win in a row in all competitions for the Reds.

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United - Premier League - Selhurst Park
Newcastle pile pressure on Pierre Sage with victory at Crystal Palace
It was a big win for the Magpies on the road. 

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Hull City v Brentford - Premier League - MKM Stadium
Dango Ouattara strikes sees Brentford earn draw with Hull City
Ouattara cancelled out McBurnie's early penalty.

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Hibernian v Celtic - William Hill Premiership - Easter Road
Celtic come from behind to beat Hibs and move four points clear of Rangers
After another Europa League setback at home to Celta Vigo on Thursday, the champions bounced back with a victory that restored their four-point cushion over Rangers at the top.

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Old Trafford
Bruno Fernandes dropped for Man Utd’s key clash with Bournemouth
The captain is among four changes from the loss to Como.

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Stamford Bridge
De Zerbi says upwardly mobile Spurs have ‘suffered enough’ after Chelsea scalp
Spurs gave their most complete performance of the season and were deserved winners against a Chelsea side nowhere near their best and who were unable to match the visitors’ control of midfield.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

UCD v Kerry FC - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Kerry left with mountain to climb as O’Connell red proves costly in playoff defeat to Bray
Two goals early in the second half from Richard Ferizaj and Ben McCormack gave Bray a strong hold of the tie, but Kerry forced their way back into the tie through captain Sean McGrath

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Arsenal v Everton - Premier League - Emirates Stadium
Irked Arteta says he's collecting evidence of rival managers' sideline sanctions 
“There are other managers (doing it), there are managers that have the record in the league: 36 times in 10 minutes they leave the touchline, no yellows."

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Coventry City v Fulham - Premier League - Coventry Building Society Arena
Arbeloa buoyed by 'improving' Fulham as Lampard laments Coventry's home horrors
Oscar Bobb’s late strike earned a 1-0 win at Coventry to make it back-to-back Premier League victories

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Stamford Bridge
Penders howler helps resurgent Spurs raid Stamford Bridge for first time in eight years 
Roberto De Zerbi's men deservedly saw off a desperate Chelsea side 2-0 as Cole Palmer saw red late on

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Arsenal v Everton - Premier League - Emirates Stadium
Arsenal wipe out gap to leaders Man City as defensive duo score to down Everton
Victory for Mikel Arteta’s reigning champions was a seventh from eight top-flight fixtures this season and an 11th from 13 games in all competitions.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Aston Villa v Manchester City - Premier League - Villa Park
Maresca ‘not worried’ over Marc Guehi’s form as City slip up at Villa
Guehi mis-controlled a high ball out from the back which allowed Nicolas Jackson to give Villa a half-time lead.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Jose Mourinho file photo
Older, calmer, but still playing the hits: Mourinho and Madrid primed for clásico return
Once Bobby Robson’s translator at the Camp Nou, José Mourinho is tasked with bringing down Barcelona on Sunday

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Aston Villa v Manchester City - Premier League - Villa Park
Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Man City’s winning start
Unai Emery’s side continued their turnaround in form after a slow start to the campaign and picked up a fourth straight win across all competitions

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Gianni Infantino file photo
Gianni Infantino confident ‘vast majority’ support his bid for FIFA re-election
The Swiss has faced widespread calls to resign as president of FIFA since hatching plans to sell off a stake in the World Cup earlier this year.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Vincent Kompany File Photo
Vincent Kompany to miss ‘weeks, not days’ with virus treatment say Bayern Munich
Kompany’s English assistant coach, Aaron Danks, will replace the 40-year-old for Sunday’s Bundesliga match at Freiburg.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Manchester United Training Session - Carrington Training Centre - Tuesday October 20th
Michael Carrick demands perfect mental preparation as Man Utd look to end slump
Old Trafford once again finds itself in the eye of a storm after Wednesday’s capitulation at Como raised serious questions over the manager’s future

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Kerry v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division
Kerry FC ahead of schedule as Premier Division dream comes into view
Kerry face Bray in the first leg of their First Division play-off semi-final on Saturday

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - Portman Road
Dara O'Shea helps Ipswich secure battling draw with Nottingham Forest
Neco Williams’ deservedly put the visitors before Julio Enciso levelled before the break

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Bohemians v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Bohs blow it to hand rivals Rovers an early title clincher
Aware the Hoops were strolling to victory against Sligo, the need for Bohs to match the result to keep the race until next week cost them when Mipo Odubeko broke to smash home the only goal with five minutes left.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Aaron Greene celebrates scoring his side’s third goal 23/10/2026
Shamrock Rovers secure sixth League of Ireland Premier Division title in seven years
Stephen Bradley's side retained their crown as they thrashed Sligo Rovers in Tallaght while Bohemians were beaten by Shelbourne

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Waterford v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division
Waterford claim comeback victory to move another step closer to survival 
Having looked destined for a relegation battle earlier in the campaign, Graham Coughlan’s side produced a composed second-half display to overturn a first-half deficit and claim three priceless points.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

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