Real Madrid, La Liga and Mbappe apologise to China over Mao Zedong comments as fallout deepens
The remarks at a Ballon d'Or event led to La Liga coverage being pulled from Chinese television, putting commercial ties with a key market at risk.
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All 24 Copa del Rey matches suspended after fatal train crash near Madrid kills at least 68
The Spanish federation postponed the entire Wednesday card as a mark of respect, one of the deadliest rail accidents in the country's recent history.
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Fleetwood Town knock Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup on penalties in one of the competition's biggest upsets
The League Two side eliminated the Premier League leaders in a last-16 tie decided by a shootout, with a red card and a drone disruption in the mix.
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Carabao Cup quarterfinal draw: Liverpool to face Bournemouth, Fleetwood get Everton or Newcastle
The last-eight draw sets up Andoni Iraola against his former club, while League Two Fleetwood host a Premier League side at Highbury.
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Christian Pulisic set to sign new AC Milan contract through 2031
The USMNT winger is closing on a long-term extension that keeps him at San Siro for the prime of his career.
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Bayern coach Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after collapse at training
The club said Kompany is doing well after being hospitalised last week, easing concerns over the head coach's health.
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Alessia Russo becomes England's all-time leading Women's Champions League scorer with hat trick vs Benfica
The Arsenal forward's treble in a 3-0 win set a new national benchmark in the UWCL.
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FIFA politics around Infantino re-election bid prompts Japanese official to resign
The departure highlights mounting friction inside FIFA as its president seeks another term.
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Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko out until January with shin injury
The striker's absence leaves United short up front into the busy winter schedule.
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Wrexham fined by the EFL for fielding two ineligible players
The English Football League announced the sanction on Wednesday, a setback for the club's push up the pyramid.
BBC · +14 outlets
Manchester United keep Michael Carrick as head coach after turbulent 48 hours
The club decided to stick with Carrick for the trip to Chelsea after clear-the-air talks with captain Bruno Fernandes.
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Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC clinch 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spots
Both clubs secured postseason berths, tightening the Eastern Conference race with the regular season winding down.
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Folarin Balogun given one-game red card suspension and US cannot appeal
The forward's ban removes him for a key international window match, with no route for US Soccer to challenge the decision.
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Inter Miami drop to third in the Eastern Conference after 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati
A 90th-minute Cincinnati equaliser leaves Miami third heading into a pivotal game against New England.
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Cristiano Ronaldo named winner of the 'Ballon d'Or of All Time' award
Portugal's federation congratulated Ronaldo, while the full men's 2026 Ballon d'Or top 10 was also confirmed.
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Burnley appoint Fabio Celestini as head coach after Nicky Hayen's exit
The former Basel boss takes over four days after the club parted with its previous manager.
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Fenerbahce name Dirk Kuyt interim boss ahead of Champions League tie with Liverpool
The former Netherlands forward takes charge a week before facing his old club in Europe.
BBC · +1 outlets
Tebas refutes claims La Liga did not act in the Negreira case
The league president pushed back on suggestions of inaction over payments to a former refereeing official.
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