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Portugal v Republic of Ireland, Spain v Georgia: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live

⚽️ World Cup qualifying news from 7.45pm BST kick-offs
⚽️ Live scoreboard | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail JohnGoal! Norway 5-0 Israel (Haaland, 72 hat-trick)Portugal: Diogo Costa; Dalot, Rúben Dias, Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; …

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Man Utd consider Palace's Wharton - Sunday's gossip

Manchester United target Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton as a solution to their midfield problem but the club will not consider Thomas Tuchel as a replacement for Ruben Amorim.

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Haaland misses 2 pens, still gets Norway hat trick

Manchester City star Erling Haaland twice missed a penalty for Norway against Israel but still wound up with a hat trick in a 5-0 World Cup qualifying win on Saturday.

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Poch: 'Brave' U.S. upped tempo in Ecuador draw

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the spirit of his players, who earned a comeback 1-1 draw against Ecuador in an aggressive friendly Friday that included a 71st-minute equalizer from Folarin Balogun.

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Messi sits out Argentina victory in Miami friendly

The Argentina national team, playing without Lionel Messi, beat Venezuela 1-0 on Friday in a friendly at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

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Mbappé to return to Madrid with ankle injury

France captain Kylian Mbappé will miss his team's World Cup qualifier against Iceland on Monday because of a right ankle injury, the French football federation said Saturday.

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Sources: Utd set for Mainoo, Zirkzee transfer talks

Manchester United are braced for talks with Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the January transfer window, sources have told ESPN.

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Sources: NWSL commish Berman gets extension

Jessica Berman has been given a contract extension to remain as NWSL commissioner, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Kimmich puts Germany's WC plans back on track

Captain Joshua Kimmich scored twice in a comfortable 4-0 win over 10-man Luxembourg as Germany moved top of their World Cup qualifying group.

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Miami's Alba: Change of heart prompted retirement

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba admits he changed his mind after signing a contract extension with the club through the 2027 MLS season

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👀 The weirdest jerseys that you just have to see

For every beautiful football kit that is released around the world, there has to be an equal and opposite reaction to maintain the universal balance.

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Forest to consider Dyche if Postecoglou sacked

Nottingham Forest could turn to former Everton and Burnley boss Sean Dyche if Ange Postecoglou leaves the club.

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Rangers could turn to Röhl after Steven Gerrard rules out return as manager

Former Liverpool captain withdraws from talksDanny Röhl held talks with Ibrox ownership last weekThe former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Röhl is now the favourite to succeed Russell Martin at Rangers after Steven Gerrard dramatically withdrew from talks over the Ibrox post.Gerrard, who had ret…

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Gerrard rejects chance to return as Rangers boss

Steven Gerrard has turned down the chance to return to Rangers for a second stint as manager.

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Aston Villa must stop crying foul and focus on the Europa League instead | Jonathan Wilson

There is no grand PSR conspiracy against Unai Emery’s side. They should be challenging Newcastle or Tottenham for fifthFour wins in a row, seven games unbeaten and suddenly life does not seem so bad for Aston Villa. They are up into mid-table and if a 2-0 victory over Feyenoord in the Europa League…

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Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Norway sink Israel against backdrop of protests

On a day of pro-Palestine demonstrations, high security and skirmishes in Oslo, Norway run out convincing victorsA hot potato of an occasion passed with minor blemishes off the pitch. Erling Haaland stole the attention with a hat-trick on it, rendering his early double penalty miss a discordant mem…

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FA Cup round-up: Hemel Hempstead stun Yeovil

A round-up of all Saturday's results in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round as two National League sides lose to lower-division opponents.

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USMNT's second half vs. Ecuador gives positives for Pochettino

The U.S is at last playing with the kind of energy and desire that manager Mauricio Pochettino demands. But it was a tale of two halves vs. Ecuador.

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Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in the frame for Luton job

Wilshere first choice to replace sacked Matt BloomfieldRotherham, Orient and Wycombe win in League OneJack Wilshere, the former Arsenal and England midfielder, is reportedly close to taking over as the Luton manager. The 33-year-old has emerged as first choice to replace Matt Bloomfield, who was sa…

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Scotland v Belarus - how you can be part of it

Your guide on how to watch Sunday's match between Scotland and Belarus in World Cup qualifying Group C on the BBC.

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Can 'right good' St Johnstone go all the way?

St Johnstone have a handsome lead after 10 games in the Scottish Championship - can they maintain it?

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O'Connor named as new Glenavon manager

Former Northern Ireland midfielder Michael O'Connor is named as the new manager of Irish Premiership side Glenavon.

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Shattering soccer myths: Barcelona's high line, Man United's system, more

Popular narratives and conventional wisdom are sometimes correct, but when it comes to some of the game's biggest teams, just how right (or wrong) are they?

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Barça in Miami: Why FIFA, UEFA let leagues play overseas

LaLiga and Serie A are set to play league matches abroad. How (and why) did this come to pass?

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Premier League depth charts for most popular teams: Who is key?

The Premier League is well underway, but with the transfer window closed, where do players stand in their teams? How deep do the squads go?

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Wilshere top choice to take Luton job

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is the leading candidate to take over at League One Luton Town following Matt Bloomfield's departure as boss.

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What's wrong with Liverpool: Transfers? Salah? Fixtures?

Liverpool have lost three games in a row in all competitions, having spent £450m over the summer, but what are some of the factors behind their slump?

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A new frontier: why Aussies are coming to MLS for soccer opportunity

Major League Soccer is proving a fertile ground for a growing band of Australian players and coachesThere is perhaps no greater reminder that Australia is a faraway island nation with limited global influence than the fact so many Australians pore over a niche form of online football content known …

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Clarke 'greedy' as Scotland boss set for new record

Steve Clarke admits he didn't expect to "last this long" as boss, but says he is "greedy for more" as Scotland target a first men's World Cup since 1998.

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Does Gilmour have to start in Scotland's midfield?

BBC Sport Scotland weighs up the case for Billy Gilmour to start more Scotland games after a subtle but effective display against Greece.

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National League to delay kick-offs in aid of 3UP promotion bid

All National League games will kick off three minutes late on 15 November, supporting the league's 3UP campaign which is seeking an extra promotion place to the EFL.

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Newcastle name Forest's Wilson as sporting director

Newcastle United appoint Nottingham Forest's chief football officer Ross Wilson as sporting director.

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Moore aims to graduate from pitch to boardroom

Kieffer Moore has done his homework and spells out his ambitions for Wales, Wrexham and life after scoring goals.

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Ross Wilson ends Newcastle sporting director saga in switch from Forest

Eddie Howe has been keen to link up with Scot at clubNewcastle agree compensation deal with ForestRoss Wilson has filled the vacant sporting director role at Newcastle, drawing to a close one of English football’s longest-running pursuits.Talks about Wilson’s departure from Nottingham Forest are co…

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Denver Summit’s Nick Cushing on building an NWSL club from scratch

Former Manchester City coach is tasked with shaping expansion team but still has Champions League dreamMore than 15,000 people have paid a deposit for a season ticket at Denver Summit FC despite the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) expansion club having only three players and yet to play a mat…

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Transfer rumors, news: Inter Miami eye Messi, Suárez, Neymar reunion

Inter Miami could reunite former Barcelona pair Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez with Neymar in a blockbuster move. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.