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Mac Allister’s last-gasp goal rescues Liverpool in tense finish at Forest

Liverpool snatched a dramatic 97th-minute victory over Nottingham Forest after Alexis Mac Allister struck deep into stoppage time to seal a chaotic 0–1 win...

Phoenix coach resigns after 0–5 derby humiliation to Auckland FC

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has stepped down after his side suffered a heavy 5–0 home defeat to Auckland FC, accepting full responsibility for...

Auckland FC score last-gasp equaliser to salvage draw against Sydney FC

Auckland FC secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Sydney FC at Leichhardt Oval after scoring deep into stoppage time to deny the hosts victory. Sydney...

Nottingham Forest turn to Pereira as fourth manager in turbulent season

Nottingham Forest have appointed Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira on an 18-month contract, making him the club’s fourth permanent manager of the season following the...

Phoenix fight back from two-goal deficit but shocking call leaves top-six push hanging

The Wellington Phoenix recovered from a 2-0 halftime deficit to secure a 2-2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium, but frustration centred...

Forest turn to Pereira as Dyche sacked after short stint

Nottingham Forest have begun discussions with former Wolves manager Vitor Pereira following the dismissal of Sean Dyche after just 114 days in charge, as...

Van Dijk header earns Liverpool impressive away win at Sunderland

Liverpool became the first team to win at Sunderland in the Premier League this season after Virgil van Dijk’s second-half header secured a 0-1...

Tottenham manager fired after poor run leaves club near relegation zone

Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed manager Thomas Frank after just eight months in charge following a sustained period of poor results that left the club...

Haaland’s injury-time penalty seals dramatic Man City comeback at Anfield

Manchester City kept the Premier League title race tight after Erling Haaland scored a 93rd-minute penalty to secure a comeback win over Liverpool at...

Arsenal surge nine points clear after comfortable Sunderland win

Arsenal strengthened their grip on the top of the Premier League table with a controlled win over Sunderland, powered by a late double from...

Black Knights grind out crucial win

Auckland FC returned to winning form in the A-League with a determined 1-0 victory over Sydney FC, ending a three-game winless stretch through a...

Costly errors and VAR controversy sink Phoenix against Victory

The Wellington Phoenix suffered a frustrating 2-3 defeat to Melbourne Victory at Sky Stadium on Waitangi Day, with defensive mistakes and a controversial VAR...

FIFA president added to Ukraine’s state-linked ‘kill list’

Gianni Infantino was accused of “humanitarian aggression” after criticizing a ban on Russian football players. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been added to the ‘kill...

Late collapse and injury woes push Auckland FC down A-League table

Auckland FC slipped from first to third in the A-League after a 2–1 defeat to Perth Glory that was overshadowed by a growing injury...

Senegal and Morocco fined after chaotic AFCON final

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down fines and suspensions to both Senegal and Morocco following chaotic scenes during the 2025 Africa...

Phoenix’s 500th A-League match ends in frustrating 2–2 draw

Wellington Phoenix marked their 500th Isuzu UTE A-League match with a dramatic 2–2 draw against Melbourne City, surrendering a two-goal lead in a costly...

Liverpool cruise into Champions League last 16 with emphatic win

Liverpool booked automatic qualification to the Champions League last 16 with a dominant victory over Qarabag, delivering a ruthless attacking display that put the...

Aston Villa end 19-year Newcastle drought to stay in title race

Aston Villa claimed a landmark 0–2 win at St James’ Park, their first Premier League victory at Newcastle since April 2005, ending a 17-game...

Marmoush fires Man City back to winning ways against Wolves

Manchester City eased past bottom-placed Wolves at the Etihad Stadium to end a difficult start to 2026, with Omar Marmoush scoring his first Premier...

Late equaliser sees Auckland FC held 2-2 by Central Coast Mariners

Auckland FC were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw with the Central Coast Mariners in their A-League Men fixture at Go Media Stadium. Jesse...

Adli’s last-gasp strike ends Liverpool’s unbeaten run at Bournemouth

Amine Adli struck deep into stoppage time to hand Bournemouth a dramatic victory over Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium, ending the visitors’ 13-match unbeaten...

Jets end Phoenix unbeaten run with dominant 4–1 win in Newcastle

The Newcastle Jets have brought Wellington Phoenix’s unbeaten start to 2026 to an end with a convincing 4–1 victory at McDonald Jones Stadium, striking...

Casemiro to depart Manchester United at end of season

Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the current season, bringing an...

Bournemouth sign Hungarian midfielder in £10.4m deal

Bournemouth have completed the £10.4m signing of Hungary international midfielder Alex Toth from Ferencváros, with the 20-year-old agreeing to a five-and-a-half-year contract that includes...

Phoenix upset Sydney FC to extend unbeaten start to 2026

The Wellington Phoenix continued their unbeaten start to 2026 with a composed 0–2 away win over second-placed Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium, following recent...

Manchester United claim derby win over City

Michael Carrick marked his return as Manchester United caretaker manager with a statement victory, as second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu sealed...

Black Knights go down to Melbourne City in stop-start battle

Auckland FC suffered their first away defeat of the season, going down 2–1 to Melbourne City in a fractured, high-intensity match marked by injuries,...

UK police apologise for AI error in ban on Israeli football fans

West Midlands Police have admitted that artificial intelligence was used to produce flawed intelligence cited in a decision to bar supporters of Israeli club...

Man City sink Newcastle in Carabao Cup

Manchester City seized control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle United as new signing Antoine Semenyo and substitute Rayan Cherki scored in...

Carrick returns as Manchester United caretaker coach until season’s end

Manchester United have appointed former midfielder Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season following the sacking of Ruben Amorim...

Barcelona edge Real Madrid in Super Cup final

In a classic Supercopa final in Jeddah, Barcelona defended their title in a frantic 3-2 victory over Real Madrid. The clash exploded with three stoppage-time...

Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in historic giant-killing

Non-league Macclesfield delivered the biggest upset in FA Cup history by knocking out holders Crystal Palace with a deserved and unforgettable victory, despite being...

Wrexham shock Nottingham Forest in FA Cup penalty thriller

Wrexham kept their fairytale momentum alive by knocking Premier League side Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup after a dramatic third-round clash at...

Auckland FC open five-point A-League gap with convincing Brisbane win

Auckland FC have moved five points clear at the top of the A-League after a commanding 0–2 victory over Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium,...

Arsenal held by Liverpool as tempers flare in goalless stalemate

Arsenal failed to fully capitalise on dropped points elsewhere in the title race after being frustrated by a 0–0 draw with Liverpool in north...

Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former England football forward and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer following hospital investigations into ongoing abdominal symptoms, Newcastle United has confirmed. The...

Man City close in on £65m Semenyo deal

Manchester City are on the verge of completing a £65 million move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, with the Ghana international scheduled to undergo...

Auckland FC share points with Macarthur

A-League leaders Auckland FC were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw with Macarthur FC in Sydney, as the hosts extended their unbeaten run...

Manchester United sack Amorim

Manchester United have dismissed head coach Ruben Amorim less than 24 hours after he publicly questioned the club’s internal backing following a 1-1 draw...

Villa hit back with convincing home win over Forest

Aston Villa responded emphatically to their recent defeat by seeing off Nottingham Forest 3–1 at Villa Park, with Ollie Watkins continuing his resurgence and...

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