Arsenal draw level with Manchester City after Villa halt leaders' winning run
Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 to join Manchester City on points after Aston Villa inflicted the leaders' first league defeat of the season.
25 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PSG halt Barcelona's perfect start with 4-2 Champions League statement
Two late goals gave holders Paris Saint-Germain a third straight league-phase win as Barcelona's teenage starters impressed in a gripping contest.
24 October 2026 · 2 min read
Barcelona travel disruption dents preparations for Champions League trip to PSG
Barcelona lost planned pitch time after weather forced an extra night in Seville, while PSG rested key players ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League meeting.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Atlético punish Manchester United as Barrios sparks 2-0 Champions League win
Pablo Barrios struck in the opening minute and Ademola Lookman also scored as Atlético Madrid beat Manchester United, who finished with 10 men.
14 October 2026 · 2 min read
Balogun case raises questions over FIFA's World Cup disciplinary decisions
A post-tournament commentary highlights Folarin Balogun's participation against Belgium after a red card, putting FIFA's disciplinary consistency at the centre of the debate.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Barcelona launch European defence with five goals as OL Lyonnes hit eight
Barcelona opened their Women's Champions League defence with a 5-2 win, while eight-time champions OL Lyonnes won 8-0 after last season's final defeat.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Serie A defensive structures, explained
Italian football's reputation for organisation is real, and it starts with how teams defend the half-space.
19 September 2026 · 5 min read