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QPR–Derby County preview: 01:45 Vietnam time on 15 October
QPR face Derby County at 01:45 Vietnam time on 15 October in the Championship fixture previewed by BongdaPlus.
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Shakhtar Donetsk–AEK Athens preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Shakhtar Donetsk face AEK Athens in the Champions League at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October.
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Police report ten arrests after Liverpool–Manchester City match
Merseyside police say ten people were arrested in connection with Liverpool's match against Manchester City at Anfield on 11 October.
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Arteta updates on Hincapié, Zubimendi and Saliba
Mikel Arteta says Piero Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi will miss Arsenal's Champions League match against Lille after injuries in a post-Leeds training session, the club reported on 12 October.
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Manchester United update team news before Atlético Madrid visit
Michael Carrick says Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo have not travelled to Madrid after problems sustained against Tottenham, Manchester United reported ahead of the Atlético match.
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AFC says it is monitoring Saudi tensions and match arrangements
The AFC is monitoring conditions in Saudi Arabia after incidents at Riyadh's airport, Thanh Niên reported, citing secretary general Windsor Paul John on 12 October.
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Schmeichel proposes 25-point deductions for Manchester City over five seasons
Peter Schmeichel has proposed deducting Manchester City 25 points per season for five years, alongside transfer restrictions and a requirement for the owners to sell, VnExpress reported on 12 October.
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Arsenal field six English outfield starters in league for first time in 27 years
Arsenal say their starting side against Leeds ended a 27-year wait to field six English outfield players in a Premier League game.
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Bodø/Glimt–Dortmund preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Bodø/Glimt host Dortmund in the Champions League at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October, BongdaPlus reports ahead of the match.
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Seedorf set to coach two former Manchester United players
Clarence Seedorf has been appointed Corinthians head coach on a contract running until the end of 2027, Manchester United reported on 12 October.
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Dowman wins Carabao Cup third-round player award
Max Dowman has received the Carabao Cup Player of the Round award for his third-round performance away to Ipswich Town, Arsenal announced on 12 October.
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Lincoln–West Ham preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Lincoln host West Ham in the Championship at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October, according to BongdaPlus's preview.
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Daniel Maldini finds his feet at Cagliari
Daniel Maldini scored in a fourth consecutive Serie A appearance for Cagliari during their 1-1 draw with Juventus, the Guardian reported on 12 October.
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Arsenal U19 prepare to face Lille in UEFA Youth League
Arsenal U19 host Lille at Mangata Developments Stadium in the UEFA Youth League on 13 October at 13:00 UK time, or 19:00 in Vietnam.
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Lens–Sporting Lisbon preview: 23:45 Vietnam time on 13 October
Lens face Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League at 23:45 Vietnam time on 13 October.
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Aston Villa–Fenerbahçe preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Aston Villa face Fenerbahçe at Villa Park in the Champions League at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October.
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Caicedo discusses his return to action for Chelsea
Moisés Caicedo has welcomed his return to Chelsea's side in the win over Bournemouth on 10 October.
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Manchester City–PSG preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Manchester City host PSG at the Etihad in the second Champions League league-phase round at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October.
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Police investigate disorder after Southampton–Portsmouth
An officer suffered minor injuries during disorder outside St Mary's after Southampton played Portsmouth, BongdaPlus reported on 12 October.
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Roma–Real Madrid preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Roma host Real Madrid at the Olimpico in the Champions League at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October.
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Cleary explains Mary Fowler's absence from Australia's squad
Nathan Cleary has publicly thanked Mary Fowler for returning to Australia to support him while he recovers from surgery, the Guardian reported on 12 October.
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Andy Burnham's meetings and contacts with Manchester City disclosed
Greater Manchester's combined authority has disclosed details of Andy Burnham's contacts with Manchester City during his time as mayor, the Guardian reported on 12 October.
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Alexéi Rojas discusses sustainability and the environment at Arsenal
Goalkeeper Alexéi Rojas is urging football to change everyday habits to reduce its environmental impact, in a Guardian interview published on 12 October.
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Arsenal loan update: Setford keeps a clean sheet
Tommy Setford recorded his first clean sheet of the season as Stevenage beat Wigan 1-0 in League One, Arsenal's 12 October loan report says.
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Manchester United U19 prepare for Atlético Youth League clash
Manchester United U19 visit Atlético Madrid at Centro Deportivo Wanda on 13 October at 15:00 BST, or 21:00 in Vietnam.
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FIFPRO survey: almost half of women footballers consider early retirement
A FIFPRO survey of about 800 female players found that 49% were considering leaving football earlier than planned, the Guardian reported on 12 October.
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Andrea Medina makes her Spain senior debut
Andrea Medina made her senior Spain debut as a second-half substitute in the 2-0 friendly win over the United States in Washington DC on 10 October, Manchester United reported on 12 October.
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LASK–Liverpool: broadcast and match-content guide
Liverpool visit LASK at Raiffeisen Arena in the Champions League on 14 October at 17:45 BST, or 23:45 in Vietnam.
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Betis–Porto preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Betis host Porto in the Champions League at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October, according to BongdaPlus.
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Rayo–Athletic abandoned after paper-plane protests
Rayo Vallecano's match against Athletic Club at Vallecas was abandoned after repeated paper-plane and small-object protests against chair Raúl Martín Presa, the Guardian reported on 12 October.
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Reading–Cobham Next Gen: EFL Trophy viewing information
Cobham Next Gen face Reading at Select Car Leasing Stadium in the EFL Trophy at 19:00 BST on 13 October, or 01:00 on 14 October in Vietnam.
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Slovan Bratislava–Stuttgart preview: 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October
Slovan Bratislava host Stuttgart at Tehelné pole in the Champions League at 02:00 Vietnam time on 15 October.
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Chelsea U18–Reading: viewing information
Chelsea U18 visit Reading at Bearwood Park Training Ground on 13 October at 14:00 BST, or 20:00 in Vietnam.
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Feyenoord–Como preview: 23:45 Vietnam time on 14 October
Feyenoord host Como at De Kuip in the Champions League at 23:45 Vietnam time on 14 October.
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English football regulator prepares cost-control recommendations
England's Independent Football Regulator is expected to recommend tighter cost controls in its State of the Game report due on 13 October, the Guardian reports.
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Gladbach face difficult recovery after derby defeat by Köln
Alexander Blessin's first Borussia Mönchengladbach match ended in a 2-1 derby defeat at Köln, the Guardian reported on 12 October.
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Indonesian journalist discusses limits of naturalisation strategy
Bola journalist Hery Kurniawan says naturalised players can provide Indonesia with an immediate competitive boost, but sustained progress requires stronger domestic foundations.
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Robbie Savage starts Peterborough tenure with victory at Leicester
Robbie Savage began his Peterborough tenure with a 3-1 away win over Leicester, The Guardian reported on 11 October.
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Neville and Carragher call for Manchester City's owners to leave
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have called for Manchester City's owners to leave the club, according to the public description of a Sky Sports programme published on 11 October.
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Arsenal U18 come from behind to beat Birmingham 3-2
Arsenal U18 came from behind to beat Birmingham City 3-2 in the U18 Premier League Cup, the club reported on 11 October.
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Natalia Ramos makes senior international debut for Spain
Natalia Ramos made her senior Spain debut as a second-half substitute in the friendly against the United States in Washington, D.C., Liverpool announced on 11 October.
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PSG win ahead of Manchester City test in Champions League
PSG beat Le Mans 3-1 in Ligue 1 ahead of their Champions League visit to Manchester City, BongdaPlus reported on 11 October.
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Manchester United prepare for Champions League visit to Atletico Madrid
Manchester United visit Atlético Madrid in the Champions League at 02:00 on 14 October, Vietnam time.
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Messi scores twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 win over D.C. United
Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez scored twice each as Inter Miami beat D.C.
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Crystal Palace beat Nottingham Forest on Glasner's return
Crystal Palace recovered to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Selhurst Park on 11 October.
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Messi and Adidas select ten young players to watch
Lionel Messi and Adidas have selected ten young players to watch, BongdaPlus reported on 11 October.
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Park Hang-seo’s Kanchanaburi extend winless run
Park Hang-seo's Kanchanaburi FC lost 2-1 to Phrae United after taking the lead in Thai League 2's fifth round, BongdaPlus reported on 11 October.
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Andy Burnham pledges to disclose dealings with Manchester City
Andy Burnham says he will disclose details of his dealings with Manchester City's owners while serving as Greater Manchester mayor, The Guardian reported on 11 October.
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Inter v Club Brugge preview: Champions League clash on October 14
Inter host Club Brugge at 02:00 on 14 October, Vietnam time, in the Champions League league phase.
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Viking v Bayern Munich preview: contrasting starts to Europe
Viking host Bayern Munich at Lyse Arena at 02:00 on 14 October, Vietnam time, in the second Champions League round.
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RB Leipzig v PSV preview: home advantage under scrutiny
RB Leipzig host PSV at Red Bull Arena at 02:00 on 14 October, Vietnam time, in the second Champions League round.
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Vissel Kobe v Jeonbuk preview: both seek a second victory
Vissel Kobe face Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors at 19:00 on 14 October, Vietnam time, in the second AFC Champions League Elite round.
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Mbeumo wins United fans' Player of the Match vote against Tottenham
Bryan Mbeumo won Manchester United supporters' Player of the Match vote for the Tottenham fixture, the club confirmed.
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How to watch Arsenal v Lille live on TV
Arsenal host Lille at Emirates Stadium in their second Champions League fixture, kicking off at 02:00 on 14 October in Vietnam.
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Sabah Baku v Slavia Prague preview: both seek first points
Sabah Baku host Slavia Prague at 23:45 on 13 October, Vietnam time, in the Champions League's second league-phase round.
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Real Madrid edge Villarreal 1-0
Real Madrid edged Villarreal 1-0 in La Liga's eighth round through Yan Diomandé, BongdaPlus reported on 11 October.
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Villarreal v Napoli preview: visiting side face injury concerns
Villarreal welcome Napoli in the Champions League league phase at 02:00 on 14 October, Vietnam time.
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Wolves v Bolton preview: a place in the top four at stake
Wolves welcome Bolton to Molineux at 01:45 on 14 October, Vietnam time, in the tenth round of the 2026/27 Championship.
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Portugal federation president calls for Ronaldo's return
Portugal federation president Pedro Proença wants Cristiano Ronaldo back with the national team and has called for dialogue, VnExpress reported on 11 October.
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Freiburg, Betis and Lazio record European wins
Freiburg beat Schalke 2-1 to lead the Bundesliga. In Spain on 11 October, Betis defeated Osasuna 5-2, with La Liga's official record crediting Isco with goals in the tenth and 67th minutes. In Italy, Lazio's match report confirms a 3-1 win over Monza through Nuno Tavares, Gustav Isaksen and Andrea Pinamonti. Monza's Lorenzo Lucchesi was sent off in the 35th minute. Roma–Como: 0-0.
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Ryan Gravenberch suspended for Brentford v Liverpool
Liverpool have confirmed that Ryan Gravenberch will serve a one-match Premier League suspension following his dismissal against Manchester City at Anfield.
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Bintang Timur Surabaya strengthen Pro Futsal League lead
Bintang Timur Surabaya beat Cosmo JNE 7-3 in Indonesia's 2026/27 Pro Futsal League, AFF reported on 11 October.
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Galatasaray v Barcelona preview: visitors look to extend winning run
Barcelona visit Galatasaray in the Champions League at 02:00 on 14 October, Vietnam time.
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Arsenal face injury concerns after comeback win over Leeds
Piero Hincapié reportedly suffered an ankle problem during additional exercise after Arsenal's 2-1 win over Leeds, according to BongdaPlus on 11 October.
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Maya Le Tissier scores first senior England goal
Maya Le Tissier scored her first senior England goal in the Women's World Cup qualifying play-off first leg against Greece, Manchester United reported on 11 October.
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Baltimore and Malard contribute to France's 9-0 victory
Melvine Malard scored and Sandy Baltimore supplied an assist as France beat Latvia 9-0 in a women's friendly, Chelsea reported.
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Belloumi earns Hull a point in 2-2 draw with Everton
Hull City preserved their unbeaten home Premier League record this season with a 2-2 draw against Everton on 11 October.
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Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 to maintain winning start
Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on October 11 to maintain a perfect record after six Premier League matches.
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Malaysia receives Gallifuoco's naturalisation application
Malaysia's football federation has received Giancarlo Gallifuoco's naturalisation application, BongdaPlus reported on 11 October.
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Liverpool provide Dominik Szoboszlai injury update
Dominik Szoboszlai missed Liverpool's meeting with Manchester City because of a hamstring problem, Andoni Iraola confirmed on 11 October.
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Carrick calls for better control after Manchester United's late setback
Michael Carrick says Manchester United must protect possession and manage decisive moments better after conceding a late equaliser against Tottenham.
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Ronaldo's mother voices support after Portugal camp departure
In a report published on October 9, VnExpress cited Dolores Aveiro expressing sadness and support for her son Cristiano Ronaldo after he left Portugal’s training camp.
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Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal pending review
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended from national-team action while the Portuguese Football Federation investigates his departure from the squad, VnExpress reports.
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Henderson scores twice as Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5–1
Jordan Henderson scored twice and supplied an assist as Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5–1 at Stamford Bridge.
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Filipe Luis urges caution over Monaco title expectations
Filipe Luís has urged caution over expectations that Monaco can challenge PSG after a strong Ligue 1 start.
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Barcelona beat Getafe 3–0 to extend perfect start
Barcelona defeated Getafe 3–0 at Camp Nou on October 10 to extend their winning start to nine matches across all competitions.
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Manchester United concede late equaliser against ten-man Tottenham
Manchester United drew 1–1 with Tottenham at Old Trafford despite taking the lead and gaining a late numerical advantage.
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Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City spell
Mikel Arteta said his conscience was clear about his time as Manchester City’s assistant when questioned at his October 9 press conference.
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Aston Villa held 2–2 by Brentford after Ajer equaliser
Aston Villa’s wait for a first home Premier League win of the season continued with a 2–2 draw against Brentford.
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Substitute Guimarães seals Arsenal's 2–1 comeback against Leeds
Bruno Guimarães came off the bench to score the winner as Arsenal overturned a deficit to beat Leeds 2–1 at the Emirates.
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Arteta praises Arsenal's response and substitutes in Leeds win
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s response after falling behind against Leeds, highlighting the impact of his substitutes.
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Mourinho outlines Real Madrid's approach to managing player fitness
José Mourinho says Real Madrid are coordinating coaching, medical and sports-science work more closely to manage players’ fitness.
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Atletico continue public exchange with Real over Valverde's recovery
Atlético Madrid posted a sarcastic message on their official X account after Fede Valverde resumed training and was named in Real Madrid’s squad for Villarreal, VnExpress reports.
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Ten-man Brighton beat Sunderland 2–0
Brighton won 2–0 at Sunderland despite being reduced to ten men in the second half.
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Manchester United U18 twice equalise in 2–2 draw at Chelsea
Manchester United’s U18s twice equalised to draw 2–2 away to Chelsea in their second Group F match of the U18 Premier League Cup.
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Swansea top Championship as Middlesbrough climb to second
Swansea came from behind to beat Norwich 2–1 and move top of the Championship.
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Alonso explains James injury absence and Caicedo's return
Xabi Alonso said Reece James missed the Bournemouth match after picking up a minor injury the previous day.
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Ipswich score twice late on to beat Fulham 2–1
Ipswich overturned a late deficit to beat Fulham 2–1. Ryan Sessegnon put the visitors ahead in the 55th minute before Abdoul Ouattara equalised from long range in the 88th. Dara O’Shea then headed in Jack Clarke’s free-kick in the second minute of stoppage time. The Guardian reports that Fulham remain winless after six Premier League games. Álvaro Arbeloa acknowledged his team’s need for points, while Ipswich manager Gary O’Neil praised his side’s persistence and the impact of his substitutes.
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Bayern held 2–2 by Augsburg after conceding in the opening seconds
Bayern Munich twice came from behind to draw 2–2 at Augsburg on October 10.
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Dembele names three personal picks for 2026 Ballon d'Or
Ousmane Dembélé named Vitinha, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé when asked whom he would consider for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
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Henderson explains free-kick preparation after Chelsea home debut
Jordan Henderson says his free-kick against Bournemouth followed set-piece work with coach Austin MacPhee during the international break.
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Romario offers conditional support for Ronaldo's Portugal decision
Romário said he might have made the same decision as Cristiano Ronaldo if events happened as the Portugal forward described.
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Cole Palmer signs Chelsea contract running until 2034
Chelsea have confirmed that Cole Palmer has signed a new contract running until 2034.
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Mendy expected to resume grass training during recovery
José Mourinho says Ferland Mendy is set to resume work on the grass with his teammates, a step in his recovery roughly five months after surgery.
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Neville questions Manchester United's midfield balance after Tottenham draw
Gary Neville has questioned the balance of Manchester United’s Youri Tielemans–Kobbie Mainoo midfield partnership following the Tottenham draw.
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Malaysian commentators debate naturalisation and youth development
The role of naturalised players in Southeast Asian football has prompted contrasting assessments.
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Carragher discusses Ronaldo's public response to Portugal dispute
Jamie Carragher has discussed Cristiano Ronaldo’s handling of his Portugal dispute on The Overlap Daily.
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Racing Santander – Valencia: Schedule and pre-match update
Racing Santander are scheduled to face Valencia at El Sardinero at 2 a.m.
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Arsenal continue matchday mental-health support service
Arsenal are continuing their matchday mental-health drop-in service with North London NHS Foundation Trust at The Arsenal Hub during home Premier League fixtures in 2026–27.
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Mourinho defends Mbappé against criticism
José Mourinho has defended Kylian Mbappé against criticism of his activities during the international break, in an AS interview reported by BongdaPlus.
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Kobbie Mainoo collects Manchester United's September player award
Kobbie Mainoo has collected Manchester United’s Player of the Month award for September, according to the club’s October 8 announcement.
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Cologne – Mönchengladbach: Schedule and pre-match update
Cologne are scheduled to host Borussia Mönchengladbach at 8:30 p.m.
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England, Italy and Sweden win opening Women's World Cup play-off legs
England, Italy and Sweden won the opening legs of their first-round European play-offs for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, FIFA reports.
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Maresca declines to confirm Man City future if appeal fails
Enzo Maresca has declined to confirm he would remain Manchester City manager if the club lose their appeal over financial-rule breaches, The Guardian reports.
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Carrick and Iraola discuss uncertainty over Manchester City case
Michael Carrick and Andoni Iraola have addressed the uncertainty surrounding Manchester City’s case, The Guardian reports.
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Arsenal U18s face Birmingham City in Premier League Cup
Arsenal U18s return to the U18 Premier League Cup against Birmingham City at 6 p.m.
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Arteta says passion for football continues to drive his work
Mikel Arteta says his passion for football remains the main driver of his Arsenal work, according to the club’s account of his October 9 press conference.
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Como – Roma: Schedule and pre-match update
Roma are scheduled to visit Como at 5:30 p.m. Vietnam time on October 11. BongdaPlus reports that Gian Piero Gasperini’s side enter the match unbeaten in 13 competitive fixtures, comprising 12 Serie A games and one Champions League appearance. Roma recently drew with Inter after holding a two-goal first-half lead. Como offer a pressing-based challenge under Cesc Fàbregas at Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Bryan Cristante is reported to be unavailable through injury, with his return date still provisional.
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Ronaldo reaches 980 career goals in Al Nassr victory
Cristiano Ronaldo reached 980 career goals as Al Nassr defeated Al Diriyah 3-0 in the eighth round of the Saudi Pro League, VnExpress reported.
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Nice – Strasbourg: Schedule and pre-match update
Nice are scheduled to welcome Strasbourg to Allianz Riviera at 8 p.m.
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Bordeaux drop to French football's sixth tier
Bordeaux will compete in Regional 1, the sixth tier of French football, in 2026–27, SGGP reports, citing confirmation from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine football authority.
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Rui Pinto remains under witness protection after authorities reverse course
Rui Pinto will remain under witness protection for now after Portuguese authorities suspended a decision to end it, The Guardian reports.
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Alonso updates Chelsea squad availability for Bournemouth
Xabi Alonso says Moisés Caicedo is ready for Chelsea’s Bournemouth fixture after recovering and training at Cobham.
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Carrick gives Manchester United squad update for Tottenham
Michael Carrick has updated Manchester United’s squad situation before Tottenham, with Patrick Dorgu expected to miss several weeks and Benjamin Šeško not ready to return.
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Betis – Osasuna: Schedule and pre-match update
Real Betis are scheduled to face Osasuna at 11:30 p.m. Vietnam time on October 11. BongdaPlus reports that Betis have 16 points from seven La Liga matches, twice Osasuna’s total. Manuel Pellegrini’s side face a busy schedule and must balance fitness management with attacking cohesion. Antony, Isco and Rodrigo Riquelme are among the creative options discussed in the preview. Any rotation and the final starting lineup remain matters for the coaching staff as Betis prepare for the fixture.
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Klopp thanks supporters for miniature statue replica donated to LFC Museum
Jürgen Klopp has thanked supporters after a replica of his miniature bronze statue was donated to the LFC Museum at Anfield.
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Arsenal U21s prepare to host Sunderland on October 10
Arsenal U21s are scheduled to host Sunderland at Mangata Developments Stadium at 7 p.m.
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Cagliari – Juventus: Schedule and pre-match update
Cagliari are scheduled to host Juventus at Unipol Domus at 1:45 a.m.
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Real Sociedad – Deportivo: Schedule and pre-match update
Real Sociedad are scheduled to host Deportivo at 9:15 p.m.
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Manchester United explain the story behind Old Trafford's new mural
A new mural has been installed beneath the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand at Old Trafford.
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Sassuolo – Milan: Schedule and pre-match update
Milan are scheduled to visit Sassuolo at 11 p.m. Vietnam time on October 11. BongdaPlus reports that Milan have 11 points from five Serie A rounds, while Sassuolo have seven and have won both home fixtures. The preview highlights Ruben Amorim’s recent use of a four-man defence, although the next lineup has not been confirmed. Milan also face fitness concerns: Alexis Saelemaekers is out following ankle surgery, Pervis Estupiñán has a knee problem and Luka Modrić requires assessment.
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Freiburg – Schalke: Schedule and pre-match update
Freiburg are scheduled to meet Schalke at 10:30 p.m. Vietnam time on October 11 after collecting 10 points from four Bundesliga matches. BongdaPlus reports that Florent Muslija continues his recovery and Cyriaque Irié requires further assessment. Schalke have fitness concerns involving Emil Højlund, Dejan Ljubičić and Siebeking, while Bryan Lasme may not recover in time. Freiburg bring home advantage to the fixture; Schalke’s defensive organisation is a central part of their preparations for the challenge.
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Liverpool rule Isak and Gakpo out of Manchester City match
Liverpool have ruled Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo out of their Premier League meeting with Manchester City.
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Danny Mills discusses possible removal of Manchester City titles
Former defender Danny Mills argues that removing titles cannot erase Manchester City players’ and supporters’ memories of winning, according to a Daily Mail interview reported by VnExpress.
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Antoine Semenyo marries Jordeen Buckley
Antoine Semenyo has married Jordeen Buckley, BongdaPlus reported on October 9.
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FPL: Liverpool assess Alisson and defensive options for Gameweek 6
Fantasy Football Scout’s article on Liverpool’s website records 14 saves, three clean sheets and five bonus points for Alisson over the opening five Premier League rounds.
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Liverpool captain Grace Fisk makes senior England debut
Grace Fisk made her senior England debut as a late substitute against Greece on October 9, Liverpool confirm.
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Pickford reflects on England debut, Colombia shoot-out and Southgate
Jordan Pickford has reflected on his England career in a FIFA interview published 10 years after his first senior call-up.
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Elche – Celta Vigo: Schedule and pre-match update
Elche are scheduled to face Celta Vigo at 7 p.m. Vietnam time on October 11 in La Liga’s eighth round, BongdaPlus reports. Elche must cope without suspended midfielder Federico Redondo, while Celta await an assessment of defender Sebastián Cáceres following international duty. Fer Niño features prominently in the hosts’ attack, with Iago Aspas and Borja Iglesias providing options for the visitors. These are pre-match personnel updates, rather than confirmation of either club’s starting lineup.
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Szoboszlai's Tottenham strike wins Liverpool Goal of the Month vote
Dominik Szoboszlai’s long-range strike against Tottenham has won Liverpool’s supporter-voted Goal of the Month award.
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Arsenal confirm three November WSL fixtures
Arsenal have confirmed three Women’s Super League fixtures for November.
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Lazio – Monza: Schedule and pre-match update
Lazio are scheduled to host Monza at Olimpico at 8 p.m.
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Vincenzo Montella leaves Türkiye head coach role
Vincenzo Montella has left his position as Türkiye head coach, FIFA reports, citing the national federation’s October 9 announcement.
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Jayden Malundama signs first professional contract with Chelsea
Chelsea have confirmed Jayden Malundama’s first professional contract following his 17th birthday.
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Arne Slot joins UEFA technical observer group
Arne Slot has joined UEFA’s technical observer group after leaving Liverpool, BongdaPlus reports.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético Madrid ownership group
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined Atlético Madrid’s ownership group, Webthethao reports, citing the Spanish club’s announcement.
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Arteta updates Arsenal on Havertz, Tzolis, Rice, Konsa and White
Mikel Arteta has updated Arsenal’s availability before the Leeds fixture, with Christos Tzolis expected to miss several weeks because of a muscle injury.
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Chelsea U18s v Manchester United: Kick-off and live coverage details
Chelsea U18s are scheduled to host Manchester United U18s at Cobham at 5 p.m.
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Southampton – Portsmouth: Schedule and pre-match update
Southampton are scheduled to host Portsmouth at St Mary’s at 6 p.m.
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Carragher: Man City sanctions could raise pressure on title rivals
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea could face greater pressure to challenge for the title if Manchester City receive a severe financial-rules sanction.
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Alonso praises Acheampong's progress and Estêvão's importance
Xabi Alonso says Josh Acheampong has become more mature and aggressive in his play and better understands Premier League demands.
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Premier League data: Goals fall short of expected goals after five rounds
The Guardian’s analysis after five Premier League rounds records an average of 2.70 non-penalty goals per match against 2.88 non-penalty expected goals.
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Phallon Tullis-Joyce wins September WSL Save of the Month
Phallon Tullis-Joyce has won the Women’s Super League Save of the Month award for September 2026, Manchester United confirm.
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Ferguson recalls missed opportunity to discuss succession with Guardiola
Alex Ferguson has reflected on not meeting Pep Guardiola earlier when considering his Manchester United successor, VnExpress reported.
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Augsburg vs Bayern Munich: match preview
Augsburg are scheduled to host Bayern Munich at WWK Arena at 20:30 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
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Alaves vs Atletico: match preview
Alavés are scheduled to host Atlético Madrid at Mendizorroza at 21:15 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
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Čeferin agrees to seek a final term as UEFA president
Aleksander Čeferin intends to seek a final term at UEFA’s April 22, 2027 Congress in Astana after accepting a request from all 55 member associations, UEFA announced.
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Mainz vs Leverkusen: match preview
Mainz are scheduled to host Leverkusen at MEWA Arena at 20:30 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
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Oriana Cristancho discusses Chile’s U17 Women’s World Cup hopes
Chile U17 captain and goalkeeper Oriana Cristancho says her team is preparing eagerly for the Women’s World Cup in Morocco, in an interview with FIFA.
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Liverpool vs Man City: match preview
Liverpool are scheduled to face Manchester City at Anfield at 22:00 Vietnam time on October 11 in the sixth Premier League round, BongdaPlus reported.
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Real Madrid vs Villarreal: match preview
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Villarreal at the Bernabéu at 02:00 Vietnam time on October 11, BongdaPlus reported.
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Paderborn vs Stuttgart: match preview
Paderborn are scheduled to host Stuttgart at Home Deluxe Arena at 20:30 Vietnam time on October 10, according to BongdaPlus.
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Vallecano vs Bilbao: match preview
Rayo Vallecano are scheduled to meet Athletic Bilbao at Vallecas at 19:00 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
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Chelsea vs Bournemouth: match preview
Chelsea are scheduled to host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge at 21:00 Vietnam time on October 10, according to BongdaPlus's October 8 preview.
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Barca vs Getafe: match preview
Barcelona are scheduled to host Getafe at Camp Nou at 23:30 Vietnam time on October 10, according to BongdaPlus.
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Napoli vs Frosinone: match preview
Napoli are scheduled to host Frosinone at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium at 01:45 Vietnam time on October 11, according to BongdaPlus.
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Malaga vs Espanyol: match preview
Málaga are scheduled to host Espanyol at La Rosaleda at 02:00 Vietnam time on October 10, according to BongdaPlus's October 9 preview.
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Genoa vs Fiorentina: match preview
Genoa are scheduled to meet Fiorentina at Luigi Ferraris at 20:00 Vietnam time on October 10, according to BongdaPlus.
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Lens vs Lyon: match preview
Lens are scheduled to host Lyon at Bollaert at 01:45 Vietnam time on October 10, according to BongdaPlus's October 9 report.
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Al Kholood vs Al-Qadsiah: match preview
Al Kholood are scheduled to host Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League at 8:50 p.m.
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Transfermarkt cuts Vinícius valuation by €70 million from 2024 peak
Vinícius is valued at €130 million in Transfermarkt's latest update, down €70 million from his October 2024 valuation of €200 million, VnExpress reported.
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Leipzig vs Frankfurt: match preview
Leipzig are scheduled to face Frankfurt at 23:30 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
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Pascal Ferré reflects on Ballon d'Or campaigning in book interview
Former France Football editor Pascal Ferré discussed Ballon d'Or campaigning in a Marca interview reported by VnExpress on October 9.
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JDT beat PKR Svay Rieng in Shopee Cup Group B opener
Johor Darul Ta'zim beat PKR Svay Rieng 6-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on October 8 to open their Group B Shopee Cup campaign, AFF reported.
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Coventry vs Newcastle: match preview
Coventry are scheduled to host Newcastle at 02:00 Vietnam time on October 13 in the sixth Premier League round, BongdaPlus reported.
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Wiegman praises Toone after England recall for Greece play-off
Sarina Wiegman recalled Ella Toone for England's Women's World Cup playoff against Greece after Lucy Bronze returned to Chelsea with a minor injury, The Guardian reported on October 8.
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Barcelona extend Xavi Espart's contract to June 2030
Barcelona have extended Xavi Espart's contract until June 2030, adding two years to his previous agreement, BongdaPlus reported on October 9.
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Morocco appoint Eric Blahic ahead of Women’s World Cup 2027
Morocco have appointed Éric Blahic to replace Jorge Vilda as women’s national team coach, FIFA reports.
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Inter Miami vs D.C United: match preview
Inter Miami are scheduled to face D.C. United at 06:30 Vietnam time on October 11, according to BongdaPlus's October 9 preview. Miami are recorded as having four draws and a defeat in their previous five MLS games, while D.C. United recently drew 3-3 with Vancouver. The analysis focuses on Miami's ability to protect leads and limit space when attacking. Lionel Messi's potential influence is discussed, without confirming his participation in advance.
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FIFA reviews standout Concacaf Nations League performers
FIFA has reviewed standout players from the latest 2026–27 Concacaf Nations League window.
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PSG vs Le Mans: match preview
PSG are scheduled to face Le Mans at Parc des Princes at 01:45 Vietnam time on October 11, BongdaPlus reported.
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Arsenal's Max Dowman receives three Guinness World Records certificates
Max Dowman has received three Guinness World Records certificates at the age of 16, VnExpress reported on October 9.
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Lecce vs Bologna: match preview
Lecce are scheduled to host Bologna at Via del Mare at 20:00 Vietnam time on October 11, BongdaPlus reported.
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Arsenal vs Leeds: match preview
Arsenal are scheduled to host Leeds at 18:30 Vietnam time on October 10, according to BongdaPlus's October 8 preview.
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Troyes vs Marseille: match preview
Troyes are scheduled to host Marseille at Stade de l'Aube at 01:45 Vietnam time on October 12, BongdaPlus reported.
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Inter vs Parma: match preview
Inter are scheduled to host Parma at 23:00 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
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Temwa Chawinga discusses Malawi’s World Cup ambitions
Temwa Chawinga has told FIFA of her excitement about Malawi’s first Women’s World Cup appearance in Brazil in 2027.
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Hall and Sullivan lead USA’s emerging generation
FIFA has examined the United States’ emerging players after four victories during the international window.
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Glasner discusses returning to Selhurst Park with Forest
Oliver Glasner told the Guardian he has mixed emotions about returning to Selhurst Park with Nottingham Forest on October 11.
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Aston Villa vs Brentford: match preview
Aston Villa are scheduled to host Brentford at Villa Park at 21:00 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
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Brann vs Viking: match preview
Brann’s Norwegian league meeting with Viking is scheduled for midnight on October 10, Vietnam time.
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Al Fateh vs Al Ahli: match preview
Al Fateh are scheduled to host Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League at 9:55 p.m.
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Epee highlights endurance in Cameroon’s youth futsal preparations
Cameroon U18 women’s futsal coach Louis René Epee told FIFA that endurance and self-sacrifice are his team’s strengths ahead of Dakar 2026.
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Guardian reports Manchester United offer JJ Gabriel a new deal
Manchester United have made JJ Gabriel a formal scholarship offer, The Guardian reported on October 8.
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Guardian reports Everton owners are exploring a club sale
The Friedkin Group is exploring new investment options for Everton, including a possible sale of a controlling interest, according to a club statement reported by The Guardian on October 9.
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Persib Bandung open Shopee Cup campaign with a win
Persib Bandung came from behind to beat Port FC 3-1 at Thammasat Stadium on October 8 in their Group B Shopee Cup opener, AFF reported.
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32 teams contest remaining European Women's World Cup places
Thirty-two European women's teams enter two play-off rounds for the remaining 2027 World Cup places, FIFA reports, with Germany, Denmark, France and Spain already qualified.
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Arsenal announce long-term Mikel Arteta extension
Arsenal have announced a new long-term contract for Mikel Arteta, who has led the club since December 2019.
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Bochum to ban synchronised jumping in East Stand from October 11
Bochum will prohibit synchronised jumping in the Ruhrstadion's East Stand standing section from October 11, The Guardian reported.
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South Korea considers changes to alternative service for athletes
South Korea's defence ministry is considering reducing alternative service arrangements for arts and sports personnel, Thanh Niên reported, citing Korea Economic Daily.
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Merino double sends Spain into Nations League quarter-finals
Substitute Mikel Merino scored twice as Spain overturned Croatia's lead to win 2-1 in Split on October 6 and secure a Nations League quarter-final place, VnExpress reported.
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Getafe president reports Carvajal agreement, registration still pending
Getafe president Ángel Torres says the club have reached an agreement with Dani Carvajal and that the defender has passed a medical, BongdaPlus reported, citing DAZN.
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FIFA examines Jesus's winning start with Portugal
FIFA has examined Jorge Jesus's early Portugal tenure after four wins, 12 points, nine goals scored and four conceded.
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Dortmund–Bremen preview: leaders seek fifth straight league win
Dortmund host Bremen in Bundesliga round five at 01:30 on October 10, Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus.
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West Ham–QPR preview: hosts' attack meets resilient visitors
West Ham host QPR in the Championship at 02:00 on October 10, Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus's preview.
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UEFA monitors Manchester City appeal before deciding next steps
UEFA is monitoring Manchester City's appeal against the Premier League ruling before considering further action, VnExpress reported, citing Sky Sports.
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David Silva signs for Supreme Sha Tin ahead of planned return
David Silva has signed a short-term deal with Hong Kong club Supreme Sha Tin, setting up a planned return at 40, BongdaPlus reported.
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Tonda Eckert given suspended six-week ban
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has received a six-week suspension, suspended until the end of the 2027/28 season, plus a £28,000 fine and reprimand, the FA announced on October 7.
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Messi scores and provides two assists in Argentina farewell
Lionel Messi scored once and supplied two assists as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 at the Monumental in Buenos Aires in his national-team farewell friendly on October 6 local time, VnExpress reported.
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Jorge Jesus responds after reading Cristiano Ronaldo's statement
Jorge Jesus said he had read Cristiano Ronaldo's statement and was returning to his work at the federation, Dân Trí reported, citing A Bola.
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Tuchel assesses England's progress in pressing and tactical organisation
Thomas Tuchel believes England have advanced tactically during their latest Nations League camp, The Guardian reported.
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Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to win Gulf Cup
Saudi Arabia won the Gulf Cup by beating the United Arab Emirates 2-0, FIFA reports.
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Heidenheim–Kaiserslautern preview: hosts seek to build on home form
Heidenheim face Kaiserslautern in round seven of Germany's second division at 23:30 on October 9, Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus.
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Altunkulak targets first Women's World Cup with Türkiye
Selen Altunkulak has described her ambition to help Türkiye's women reach a first World Cup in an interview with FIFA.
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Pedro Rodríguez announces retirement at 39
Pedro Rodríguez has announced his retirement at 39 in a social media message, BongdaPlus reported.
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Cruzeiro–São Paulo: pre-match snapshot for October 8
Cruzeiro–São Paulo is scheduled for 07:30 on October 8, Vietnam time, in round 29 of Brazil's league, according to BongdaPlus's preview.
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Shumanski scores after ten seconds as Belarus beat Finland
Artem Shumanski scored after ten seconds as Belarus beat Finland 1-0 in Nations League Group C1, UEFA reports, identifying it as the competition's fastest goal.
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Bragantino–Mirassol: pre-match information from the October 7 report
BongdaPlus published a preview of Bragantino–Mirassol in Brazil's league round 29, scheduled for 05:30 on October 8, Vietnam time.
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Manchester City academy midfielder Charlie Holt joins Cardiff
Charlie Holt, 17, has left Manchester City's academy for Cardiff, initially joining their U21 squad, BongdaPlus reported.
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China lose 1-0 to Tajikistan in Chongqing friendly
China lost 1-0 to Tajikistan in a friendly in Chongqing on October 6, according to BongdaPlus.
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Manchester United's archive Ronaldo clip prompts debate
Manchester United reposted a clip from the 2021-22 season on its X account on October 5, showing Edinson Cavani continuing to chase a ball after Cristiano Ronaldo stopped.
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Ronaldo explains Portugal departure and says he remains available
Cristiano Ronaldo explained his departure from Portugal’s training camp in a statement reported by Sky Sports on October 6.
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Chanathip looks ahead to Asian Cup after Thailand's final defeat
Chanathip Songkrasin offered encouragement to Thailand's younger players after the FIFA ASEAN Cup final against Indonesia, Thanh Nien reported.
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Gyokeres extends Nations League scoring run to seven matches
Viktor Gyokeres scored the only goal as Sweden beat Romania 1-0, extending his Nations League scoring streak to seven consecutive matches, BongdaPlus reported.
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Athletico Paranaense host Atletico Mineiro on October 9
Athletico Paranaense is scheduled to host Atletico Mineiro at Arena da Baixada at 06:00 Vietnam time on October 9, according to a BongdaPlus preview.
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Montella sees positives despite Turkey's defeat by Italy
Vincenzo Montella praised Turkey's attitude despite a 3-1 Nations League defeat by Italy, SGGP reported.
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France rally past Belgium as Italy beat Turkey in Nations League
France came from behind to beat Belgium 4-1, while Italy defeated Turkey 3-1 in Monday's Nations League matches on October 5 in Europe, UEFA reported.
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Ndiaye leaves open the possibility of a future Marseille return
Iliman Ndiaye says Marseille retains a special place in his affections and has left open the possibility of returning one day, BongdaPlus reported, citing La Provence.
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Elias Dolah criticises refereeing after FIFA ASEAN Cup final
Elias Dolah criticised the refereeing on Instagram after the FIFA ASEAN Cup final while congratulating Indonesia and praising Thailand's effort, VnExpress reported.
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Benin goalkeeper Dandjinou promises to compete fully against Messi
Benin goalkeeper Marcel Dandjinou says he intends to compete fully against Lionel Messi when his team faces Argentina in a friendly.
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JJ Gabriel representatives discuss playing time with Manchester United
JJ Gabriel's representatives have discussed first-team playing-time demands with Manchester United before scholarship-contract negotiations, according to an ESPN report carried by BongdaPlus.
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Slovenia come from behind to beat Scotland at Hampden
Scotland lost 2-1 to Slovenia at Hampden Park in the Nations League after taking the lead through Ryan Christie, The Guardian reported.
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Hubner's celebration draws comparisons with Hai Long's gesture
Justin Hubner's celebration after Indonesia won the FIFA ASEAN Cup drew comparisons with Nguyen Hai Long's earlier gesture, VnExpress reported.
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Nick Harris recounts pressure faced while investigating Manchester City
Investigative journalist Nick Harris has described the personal pressure he faced while reporting on Manchester City's finances, in an account carried by VnExpress from The Mail on Sunday and Substack.
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Manchester United assess several fitness concerns before Tottenham
Manchester United is monitoring several fitness concerns before facing Tottenham, BongdaPlus reported.
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Haaland given short break after Norway duty, report says
Erling Haaland has been given a short break after international duty with Norway, BongdaPlus reported, citing The Sun.
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Ligue 1 matchday six fixtures and viewing options in Vietnam
Ligue 1's sixth round of the 2026-27 season is scheduled for October 10-12 in Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus's viewing guide.
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AS reports Arda Guler agreement to extend Real Madrid contract to 2031
Arda Guler has reportedly agreed a Real Madrid contract extension until 2031, according to AS, as cited by BongdaPlus.
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Iniesta hopes a Spanish player wins the Ballon d'Or
Andres Iniesta would like a Spanish player to win the Ballon d'Or, according to an AS interview carried by BongdaPlus.
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La Liga matchday eight fixtures and viewing options in Vietnam
Barcelona is scheduled to face Getafe at 23:30 on October 10, while Real Madrid hosts Villarreal at 02:00 on October 11, Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus's La Liga round-eight guide.
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Madam Pang praises Thailand's effort after shootout defeat
Thai football federation president Madam Pang expressed sadness but no regret following the FIFA ASEAN Cup final against Indonesia, Dan Tri reported.
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Leny Yoro plays full match on senior France debut
Leny Yoro played the full 90 minutes on his senior France debut in the 4-1 Nations League win over Belgium, BongdaPlus reported.
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Kane scores twice as England beat Czechia on his 125th appearance
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Czechia 3-0 at Wembley in the Nations League on October 6, The Guardian reported.
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Vergara awaits assessment after first Italy start
Antonio Vergara made his first start for Italy against Turkey, BongdaPlus reported.
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Olise reaches 17 France goal contributions in 2026
Michael Olise has directly contributed to 17 France goals in 2026, according to Opta figures cited by BongdaPlus.
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Vitoria vs Chapecoense preview: relegation points at stake
Vitoria is scheduled to host Chapecoense at 06:00 Vietnam time on October 8, with BongdaPlus previewing the match in the context of Brazil's relegation battle.
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Conte outlines ambitions amid Manchester United speculation
Antonio Conte says he wants his next club to be ambitious about restoring its standing and competing for trophies.
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Van Dijk reaches 100 Netherlands appearances in win over Serbia
Virgil van Dijk reached 100 appearances for the Netherlands in a 2-1 victory over Serbia, BongdaPlus reports.
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Pjanic recalls sharing free-kick duties with Ronaldo at Juventus
Miralem Pjanic has recalled how free-kick duties were shared with Cristiano Ronaldo during their time at Juventus.
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Hallgrimsson urges UEFA to keep Ireland and Israel apart in future draws
Heimir Hallgrimsson has urged UEFA to consider keeping Ireland and Israel apart in future draws after a tense 1-1 Nations League match.
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Jorge Jesus defends Portugal selection decisions concerning Ronaldo
Jorge Jesus defended his selection decisions concerning Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway.
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Pina scores four as Barcelona Women beats Real Madrid 7–0
Barcelona's women's team defeated Real Madrid Women 7-0, with Claudia Pina scoring four times, BongdaPlus reports.
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Real Madrid weighs defensive options amid centre-back shortage
Real Madrid faces a shortage of centre-backs ahead of its match against Villarreal, according to BongdaPlus.
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Czechia coach Santi Denia praises Anthony Gordon ahead of England meeting
Czechia coach Santi Denia has praised Anthony Gordon in a Guardian interview ahead of another meeting with England.
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Germany draws 0–0 with Greece in Nations League
Germany drew 0-0 with Greece in the Nations League, leaving it on five points after four Group A2 matches, according to BongdaPlus.
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England's attacking flexibility gives Bellingham greater freedom
England assistant Anthony Barry believes a more flexible attacking structure is helping Jude Bellingham express his qualities.
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Manchester City appeal prompts rival clubs' speculation over sanctions
Rival clubs are watching Manchester City's appeal over the Premier League financial-rules case, Sky Sports reports.
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Olise's growing influence puts his leadership potential in focus
Michael Olise's growing influence within France's current generation is the subject of a BongdaPlus profile.
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Indonesia wins FIFA ASEAN Cup Division One title on penalties
Indonesia won Division One of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup by defeating Thailand 4-2 in a penalty shootout at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
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Police occupy Djibouti FA headquarters amid leadership dispute
A leadership dispute at Djibouti's football federation escalated as police occupied its headquarters and a group of club presidents met to remove Souleiman Waberi.
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Sky Sports assesses Iraola's early influence at Liverpool
Sky Sports has assessed Andoni Iraola's early influence at Liverpool ahead of the meeting with Manchester City.
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Celtic beats Rangers 5–4 in revived Tennent's Sixes final
Celtic beat Rangers 5-4 in the final of the revived Tennent's Sixes at Glasgow's Braehead Arena.
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Portuguese priest and DJ Guilherme pays tribute to Ronaldo
Portuguese priest and DJ Guilherme paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo during a performance near Porto's Clerigos Tower.
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Infantino attends FIFA ASEAN Cup final in Jakarta
FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Football Association of Thailand president Madam Pang attended the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup final between Indonesia and Thailand at Bung Karno Stadium on October 5.
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Bournemouth questions Scott's England injury as Tuchel defends decision
Bournemouth is unhappy with the handling of Alex Scott's thigh problem during England duty, The Guardian reports.
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Mbappe returns to Madrid as knee recovery continues
Kylian Mbappe has returned to Madrid to continue recovering from a left-knee problem, BongdaPlus reports, citing El Chiringuito.
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Haaland's early exit raises fitness questions before Liverpool match
Erling Haaland asked to come off around the 67th minute of Norway's match against Portugal, drawing attention to his fitness before Manchester City's meeting with Liverpool.
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Messi joins Argentina teammates for barbecue ahead of farewell match
Lionel Messi joined his Argentina teammates for a traditional asado barbecue at the Ezeiza training base as the squad gathered ahead of his national-team farewell match.
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Portugal beats Norway 2–1 to reach Nations League quarter-finals
Portugal secured a place in the 2026/27 Nations League quarter-finals by coming from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in its fourth Group A4 match.
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Gateshead parts company with Lee Cattermole after difficult start
Gateshead has parted company with head coach Lee Cattermole following a difficult start in the National League.
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BongdaPlus weighs alternative contenders for 2026 Ballon d'Or
The 2026 Ballon d'Or race remains a subject of debate ahead of the awards ceremony.
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Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama preview: visitors seek to extend winning run
Botafogo is scheduled to meet Vasco da Gama at 06:30 Vietnam time on October 8 in the 29th round of Brazil's league, according to BongdaPlus's preview.
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Scholes and Rooney differ on hypothetical 2011/12 title reassignment
Paul Scholes says he would want a 2011/12 Premier League winner's medal if Manchester City were stripped of the title and it were reassigned to Manchester United.
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Arsenal and Real Madrid reportedly interested in Kenan Yildiz
Arsenal and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz.
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Spain faces challenge of managing Lamine Yamal's workload
BongdaPlus argues that Spain needs more attacking options to manage Lamine Yamal's workload during a crowded international schedule.
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Luxembourg vs Bulgaria preview: both teams seek Nations League points
Luxembourg is scheduled to face Bulgaria in the Nations League at 01:45 Vietnam time on October 7, according to BongdaPlus.
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Mark Jackson targets Shopee Cup success with Lion City Sailors
Mark Jackson is targeting a title challenge with Lion City Sailors ahead of the 2026/27 Shopee Cup.
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Chelsea linked with Alex Scott as Bournemouth resists January sale
Chelsea remains linked with Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott following his performances for England.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly makes 25-player Golden Boy shortlist
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly has been named on the 25-player shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award, Sky Sports reports.
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Klopp's midfield choices draw attention after Germany beat Serbia
Juergen Klopp's midfield selection drew attention in Germany's 2-0 victory over Serbia.
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Højlund penalty gives Denmark 1–0 win over Wales
Denmark defeated Wales 1-0 through a second-half penalty from Rasmus Hojlund.
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Valdano praises Spain's standing in international football
Jorge Valdano assessed Spain as an outstanding team in world football and compared their standing with Brazil's strongest historical periods, VnExpress reported from his El País column.
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Manchester City bring three senior lawyers to appeal proceedings
VnExpress profiled lawyers involved in Manchester City's financial case with the Premier League after the club submitted its appeal on October 2.
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Reports say Chelsea lost closed-door friendly to Portsmouth
Bóng đá Plus reported that Chelsea lost 2–0 to Portsmouth in a closed-door friendly at Cobham during the international break.
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England vs Czech Republic: Nations League preview for October 7
England are scheduled to face the Czech Republic at 01:45 Vietnamese time on October 7.
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Mexico vs Chile: friendly preview for October 7
Mexico are scheduled to host Chile at 09:30 Vietnamese time on October 7.
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Valuation model puts Lamine Yamal at €225.9 million
Lamine Yamal's estimated transfer value in the SciSports and FootballTransfers model reached €225.9 million, Bóng đá Plus reported.
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Modrić responds after Croatia's heavy defeat to England
Luka Modric expressed deep disappointment after Croatia's 7-0 defeat by England in the UEFA Nations League.
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Bruno Fernandes calls for unity amid Ronaldo–Jorge Jesus debate
Bruno Fernandes called for the dispute between Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus not to become a source of division within Portugal, VnExpress reported.
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Herdman prioritises the result before Indonesia–Thailand final
John Herdman emphasised the result as Indonesia prepare to face Thailand in the FIFA ASEAN Cup final, Bóng đá Plus reported.
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Scotland vs Slovenia: Nations League preview for October 7
Scotland and Slovenia are scheduled to meet at 01:45 Vietnamese time on October 7, with both teams on four points after three rounds.
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Argentina beat Burkina Faso 7–0 in friendly
Argentina beat Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly played on the morning of October 4 Vietnamese time without Lionel Messi.
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Jesse Marsch discusses Canada's ambitions before USA match
Canada coach Jesse Marsch discusses the team's next phase before facing the United States in an interview with The Guardian.
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Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands: Nations League preview for October 6
Kazakhstan are scheduled to face the Faroe Islands at 21:00 Vietnamese time on October 6 in Nations League Group C3.
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Indonesia–Thailand final tickets sell out at 67,000-capacity stadium
All 67,000 tickets for the FIFA ASEAN Cup final between Indonesia and Thailand have been sold, Bóng đá Plus reported.
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Hudson prepares Thailand for final against Indonesia
Anthony Hudson said Thailand were physically and mentally prepared for the FIFA ASEAN Cup final against Indonesia, Bóng đá Plus reported.
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Manchester City beat Arsenal 4–2 in Women's Super League
Manchester City beat Arsenal 4-2 in the Women's Super League and maintained a five-match winning start to the season.
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Cavan Sullivan sets youngest-scorer record as USA beat Mexico
The United States beat Mexico 3-0 in a match shaped by younger players.
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Park Seung-soo apologises over Asian Games military-cap photo
Park Seung-soo apologised on October 4 after controversy over a photograph of him wearing a discharge-style military cap following South Korea's Asian Games football gold, Bóng đá Plus reported.
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Dominican Republic bars Haiti team from stadium after damage
Dominican Republic sports minister Kelvin Cruz has barred Haiti's national team from continuing to use the country's sporting facilities, according to Sai Gon Giai Phong.
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Scotland beat North Macedonia 2–0 for Pocognoli's first win
Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 to earn their first victory under coach Sebastien Pocognoli.
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Italy look to build on four points before Turkey match
Italy have four points after three Nations League Group A1 matches, behind France on seven and Belgium on six, Bóng đá Plus reported.
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Switzerland vs North Macedonia: Nations League preview for October 7
Switzerland are scheduled to play North Macedonia at 01:45 Vietnamese time on October 7.
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Croatia vs Spain: Nations League preview for October 7
Croatia are scheduled to host Spain at 01:45 Vietnamese time on October 7 as they seek to recover from a 7-0 defeat by England.
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Cambodia defender Sareth Kriya stays for treatment after rib injury
Sareth Kriya suffered a fracture to a left rib in Cambodia's FIFA ASEAN Cup Division 2 final against Hong Kong, Bóng đá Plus reported, citing Cambodian information.
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Belarus vs Finland: Nations League preview for October 7
Belarus and Finland are scheduled to meet at 01:45 Vietnamese time on October 7 at the neutral Illovszky Rudolf stadium in Budapest.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha recalls street football in Mindelo
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha recalled his journey from street football in Mindelo to a professional career in a France Football interview presented by Bóng đá Plus.
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Portugal's economy minister highlights Ronaldo's global influence
Portugal's Economy Minister Castro Almeida said Cristiano Ronaldo's contribution to the country's international profile extends beyond football, Bóng đá Plus reported from comments on Now.
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Lewandowski becomes oldest Nations League hat-trick scorer
Robert Lewandowski became the oldest player to score a Nations League hat-trick after his three goals in Poland's 6–0 victory over Romania on October 2, VnExpress reported.
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Gordon delivers nine goal contributions in seven England games
Anthony Gordon has contributed four goals and five assists in his last seven appearances for England, according to BongdaPlus.
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Tuchel assesses Alex Scott as England's midfield competition grows
Alex Scott's progress gives Thomas Tuchel another midfield option for England.
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WSL round-up: Chelsea win 3–0, London City Lionesses beat Tottenham 6–1
Chelsea beat West Ham 3-0 in the Women's Super League fixtures covered by Sky Sports.
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Romero explains how Messi and Scaloni chose Argentina's captains
Cristian Romero said Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni had jointly chosen him to take captaincy responsibilities for Argentina, VnExpress reported.
International football
South Korea's fourth straight Asian Games football gold sparks analysis
South Korea's four consecutive Asian Games men's football gold medals are examined through the country's development and team structures.
International football
Ferdinand suggests Benzema or Welbeck as options for United
Rio Ferdinand has suggested Manchester United consider Karim Benzema or Danny Welbeck as an experienced focal point in attack.
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Chanathip looks forward to Thailand's final against Indonesia
Chanathip Songkrasin is looking forward to facing Indonesia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup final on October 5.
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Arsenal await assessment of Tzolis's hamstring injury
Arsenal await assessment of Christos Tzolis's right hamstring injury after Greece's draw with the Netherlands.
International football
Romania vs Sweden: Nations League preview
Romania host Sweden in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m. on October 6, Vietnam time, after contrasting starts to the competition.
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France vs Belgium: Nations League preview
France prepare to face Belgium in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m. on October 6, Vietnam time, having won their earlier meeting 1–0.
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Northern Ireland vs Georgia: Nations League preview
Northern Ireland host Georgia in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m. on October 6, Vietnam time.
International football
England beat Croatia 7–0 in the Nations League
England beat Croatia 7-0 at HNK Rijeka in Nations League Group A3 on October 3.
International football
Henry says Ronaldo's career should not be judged by one dispute
Thierry Henry says the dispute surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Portugal's camp should not define his entire career.
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Tuchel praises England's response in Croatia victory
Thomas Tuchel praised England after their 7–0 win over Croatia while acknowledging that the team was still moving forward from World Cup disappointment, according to The Guardian.
International football
Rui Pinto offers conditional cooperation with British authorities
Rui Pinto, associated with Football Leaks, said he would be willing to assist British authorities with information concerning Manchester City if appropriate protection were provided, according to The Guardian.
International football
Carlos Espi earns Spain call-up after five-goal U21 performance
Carlos Espi has been added to Spain's senior squad after Ferran Torres injured his left ankle.
International football
De Bruyne and Tielemans suspended for Belgium's France match
Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans will miss Belgium's next match against France through suspension after accumulating yellow cards, SGGP reported.
International football
Jorge Jesus reportedly agrees to mediation with Ronaldo
Jorge Jesus has agreed to take part in mediation with Cristiano Ronaldo proposed by Portugal's football federation, Tuoi Tre reports, citing A Bola.
International football
France draw with Italy in Zidane's first home match
France drew 1-1 with Italy at Stade de France in Nations League Group A1, Zinedine Zidane's first home match as national coach.
International football
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland: Nations League preview
Bosnia and Herzegovina are scheduled to face Poland in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m. on October 6, Vietnam time.
International football
French media criticise Dembele's display against Italy
Ousmane Dembele faced criticism from French media after playing centrally in the 1-1 draw with Italy.
International football
South Korea win fourth successive Asian Games men's football gold
South Korea won the Asian Games men's football gold medal by defeating Japan 1-0 in the October 3 final.
International football
Ukraine vs Hungary: Nations League preview
Ukraine meet Hungary in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m. on October 6, Vietnam time.
International football
Baleba plays in reported Manchester United closed-door friendly
Bóng đá Plus reported that Carlos Baleba played minutes in Manchester United's closed-door friendly against Lausanne at Carrington while recovering from an ankle injury.
International football
Italy vs Turkey: Nations League preview
Italy are scheduled to face Turkey in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m. on October 6, Vietnam time.
International football
FAI denies racism allegation over shortened press conference
Ireland's football association rejected a racism allegation concerning a shortened press conference in Serbia before the Israel match, The Guardian reported.
International football
Report details separate developments in Mbappe–PSG legal cases
Bóng đá Plus reported developments in Kylian Mbappé's legal disputes with PSG, including the closure of an investigation because there were insufficient grounds to continue.
International football
Emery discusses financial fairness amid Manchester City appeal
Unai Emery discussed financial fairness and the pressure to sell players in an interview with Diario de Sevilla.
International football
Reports describe UAE investment warning over Manchester City case
The Guardian, citing Bloomberg and Telegraph reporting, described a UAE warning that an adverse decision involving Manchester City could affect investment plans in Britain.
International football
Montenegro vs Armenia: Nations League preview
Montenegro are scheduled to meet Armenia in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m. on October 6, Vietnam time.
International football
Cambodia finish second in FIFA ASEAN Cup Division 2
Cambodia finished as runners-up in FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 2 after losing 2-0 to Hong Kong at Kai Tak Stadium.
International football
Ronaldo likes post criticising Portugal coach Jorge Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo's Instagram account liked Felipe Melo's October 2 post criticising Jorge Jesus and Portugal's treatment of him.
International football
Gyokeres extends Nations League scoring run to six matches
Viktor Gyökeres scored again for Sweden against Bosnia and Herzegovina, extending his Nations League scoring run to six successive matches, according to Bóng đá Plus.
International football
Eldense beat Oviedo 4–1 as proposed Messi takeover awaits approval
Eldense came from behind to beat Oviedo 4-1 at Nuevo Pepico Amat after conceding in just 19 seconds.
International football
Ferguson recalls speech recovery after 2018 brain surgery
Alex Ferguson recalled losing his ability to speak after emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage in 2018, in a BBC Sport interview on October 2.
International football
TV360 announces Vietnam broadcast of Argentina–Benin friendly
TV360 will exclusively broadcast Argentina's match against Benin in Vietnam, according to Thanh Nien.
International football
Kerkez's first Hungary goal secures victory over Georgia
Milos Kerkez scored a 35th-minute header as Hungary beat Georgia 1–0, Bóng đá Plus reported.
International football
Hull City players involved in separate crashes on the same road
Hull City's Lucas Gourna-Douath was involved in a rollover crash on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham on October 1, BongdaPlus reported, citing ESPN.
International football
Premier League referees focus on holding at corners
BongdaPlus examined Premier League referees' increased attention to obvious holding and obstruction at corners.
International football
Norway loses to Wales after Heggem's early second-half red card
Norway lost 2-1 to Wales after Heggem was sent off just 17 seconds into the second half.
International football
South Korea beats China for Asian Games women's football bronze
South Korea won the Asian Games women's football bronze medal by beating China 1-0.
International football
UEFA receives further Negreira case documents from Real Madrid
UEFA confirmed on October 1 that it had received further documents from Real Madrid concerning the Negreira case, according to VnExpress.
International football
Kosovo–Austria: October 4 Nations League preview
Kosovo will host Austria at 11pm on October 4, Vietnam time, in the UEFA Nations League.
International football
Courtois discusses an international break to protect his fitness
Thibaut Courtois said he had discussed a break from international duty with Belgium coach Mark van Bommel.
International football
Greece–Germany: October 5 Nations League preview
Greece are scheduled to host Germany at 1.45am on October 5, Vietnam time, in the UEFA Nations League.
International football
João Félix scores in third consecutive Portugal match
João Félix scored in Portugal's 4-2 victory over Denmark in Copenhagen.
International football
Tzolis sustains injury during Greece–Netherlands match
Christos Tzolis was substituted after 18 minutes of Greece's match against the Netherlands because of a problem in his right leg.
International football
Portugal–Norway: October 5 match preview
Portugal are scheduled to host Norway at the Dragão at 1.45am on October 5, Vietnam time.
International football
Japan wins Asian Games women's football gold on penalties
Japan won the women's football gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by defeating DPR Korea 5-3 on penalties.
International football
Lib Dems ask Burnham to disclose Manchester City owner meetings
The Liberal Democrats called on Andy Burnham to disclose meetings with Manchester City's owners and hospitality accepted at the Etihad, The Guardian reported.
International football
Bilić returns to lead Croatia with an emphasis on belief
The Guardian examined Slaven Bilić's return as Croatia manager ahead of the meeting with England.
International football
South Korea U23–Japan U23: Asian Games final preview
South Korea U23 and Japan U23 are scheduled to contest the Asian Games men's football final at 5.30pm on October 3, Vietnam time.
International football
Rui Pinto plans to leave Portugal over safety concerns
Rui Pinto said he was preparing to leave Portugal because of safety concerns after his participation in the witness-protection programme was terminated.
International football
Bologna reportedly reaches agreement for Matteo Darmian
Bologna have reached an agreement to recruit free-agent defender Matteo Darmian, BongdaPlus reported, citing Fabrizio Romano.
International football
Manchester City files appeal against financial ruling
Manchester City confirmed that it had filed a comprehensive appeal against the ruling in its Premier League financial disciplinary case.
International football
Ireland–Israel: October 5 Nations League preview
Ireland are scheduled to face Israel at 1.45am on October 5, Vietnam time, in the UEFA Nations League.
International football
Wales–Denmark: October 5 Nations League preview
Wales are scheduled to face Denmark at 1.45am on October 5, Vietnam time, in the UEFA Nations League.
International football
How Real Madrid generated €215m from academy-related deals
Real Madrid generated about €215 million from summer activity involving La Fábrica graduates, according to the accounting presented by BongdaPlus.
International football
FA says it is considering Manchester City financial ruling
The FA said it was carefully considering the independent commission's ruling in Manchester City's financial case and its implications for football's integrity.
International football
Netherlands–Serbia: October 5 Nations League preview
The Netherlands are scheduled to meet Serbia at 1.45am on October 5, Vietnam time.
International football
Portugal federation reportedly plans talks with Ronaldo
Portugal's football federation is expected to meet Cristiano Ronaldo the following week in an effort to reduce disagreements, BongdaPlus reported, citing Marca.
International football
Xavi accepts responsibility for Netherlands' first-half setup
Xavi accepted responsibility for the Netherlands' first-half setup in their 2-2 draw with Greece.
International football
Pickford faces growing competition from Trafford for England role
Jordan Pickford is expected to return as England's starting goalkeeper against Croatia in the Nations League, according to The Guardian.
International football
Jon Guruzeta wins LaLiga Hypermotion's September award
SD Eibar's Jon Guruzeta has won the September LALIGA HYPERMOTION Player of the Month award.
International football
Azerbaijan–Lithuania: October 4 Nations League preview
Azerbaijan are scheduled to face Lithuania again at 8pm on October 4, Vietnam time, in UEFA Nations League Group D2.
International football
Tuchel says City's England players are worried about their futures
Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that England's Manchester City players are concerned about the club's future following the financial case.
International football
Germany earns first win under Klopp with 2–0 Serbia victory
Germany defeated Serbia 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League on October 1, recording their first win under Jürgen Klopp.
International football
Raphinha wins LaLiga's September Player of the Month award
Raphinha has been named the LALIGA EA SPORTS Player of the Month for September.
International football
South Korea draws with Venezuela as China loses to Palestine
South Korea drew 0-0 with Venezuela in a friendly, while China lost 5-0 to Palestine in Chongqing, according to BongdaPlus.
International football
Haaland brings claim over alleged unauthorised airline marketing
Erling Haaland and York Promotions have brought a claim against Norwegian Air Shuttle over alleged unauthorised use of the player's identifying features in ticket marketing.
International football
Portugal coach declines further discussion of Ronaldo's camp departure
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus declined to continue discussing Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the national-team camp, according to VnExpress.
International football
Eldense announces Messi takeover pending regulatory approval
CD Eldense announced on October 1 that Lionel Messi was taking over the club from investment group Grupo TH.
International football
Guardian examines Etihad statements and City's funding defence
The Guardian compared Manchester City's sponsorship-funding defence with statements Etihad previously made to US authorities.
International football
Ayden Heaven considered among Manchester United's defensive options
BongdaPlus examines Manchester United's defensive options after Dorgu and Mazraoui encountered fitness problems on international duty.
International football
Manchester City could face up to £50m in legal costs
Manchester City could face tens of millions of pounds in legal-cost compensation to the Premier League following the financial findings, The Guardian reported.
International football
Japan and DPR Korea prepare for Asian Games women's final
Japan and DPR Korea are scheduled to meet in the women's football final at the 20th Asian Games on October 2, SGGP reports.
International football
Rui Pinto loses protected-witness status in Portugal
Rui Pinto is no longer covered by witness protection in Portugal following a September 30 decision, according to documents The Guardian said it had examined.
International football
Bosnia and Herzegovina–Sweden: October 3 preview
Bosnia and Herzegovina are scheduled to host Sweden in Zenica at 1:45 a.m.
International football
Klopp condemns racist commentary aimed at Germany team
Jürgen Klopp has rejected racist commentary aimed at Germany's national team ahead of its Nations League match against Serbia, The Guardian reports.
International football
Spain's 24-pass move produces Yamal's opening goal
Lamine Yamal's opening goal against Croatia followed 24 consecutive passes over roughly 70 seconds immediately after kick-off, VnExpress analyses.
International football
Burnham concerned about potential Manchester City ownership exit
Andy Burnham expressed concern about the impact if Manchester City’s owners left the club following the financial-rule findings, The Guardian reported.
International football
Ema Modric continues family tradition at Real Madrid
Ema Modrić is continuing her football development with Real Madrid's girls' youth team, according to a BongdaPlus profile.
International football
Japan U23 beats Uzbekistan on penalties to reach Asian Games final
Japan’s under-23 team reached the Asian Games men’s football final by beating Uzbekistan 9-8 in a penalty shootout.
International football
South Korea–Venezuela: preview of the October 2 match
South Korea are scheduled to face Venezuela at Ulsan Munsu at 6 p.m.
International football
Belarus–San Marino: October 3 Nations League preview
Belarus will face San Marino in the Nations League at 23:00 on October 3, Vietnam time, BongdaPlus reports.
International football
Mazraoui injury adds to Manchester United's concerns
Noussair Mazraoui left Morocco’s 2-0 win over Lesotho with an injury, BongdaPlus reported.
International football
The Esposito brothers' connection with Voluntas academy
BongdaPlus has profiled the Esposito brothers' continuing connection with Voluntas, the Brescia academy where Salvatore, Sebastiano and Pio developed as young players.
International football
LaLiga launches Beyond The Match Challenge for fan engagement
LALIGA and Ignyte launched Beyond The Match Challenge to seek solutions for greater fan engagement.
International football
Poland–Romania: October 3 match preview
Poland are scheduled to host Romania in Warsaw at 1:45 a.m.
International football
Alvaro Valles wins LaLiga's September Save of the Month
Real Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles won LALIGA EA SPORTS Save of the Month for September.
International football
Messi receives honorary doctorate as Argentina beats Bolivia
Argentina beat Bolivia 4-0 in its October 1 match, Thanh Niên reports.
International football
Yassir Zabiri wins LaLiga's September U23 award
Yassir Zabiri was named LaLiga’s Under-23 Player of the Month for September after scoring three more goals for Racing, taking his 2026/27 league total to six.
International football
Rafael Leao listed with Portugal's number seven shirt
Rafael Leão is listed with Portugal's number seven shirt on his UEFA profile, BongdaPlus reports, as the squad prepares to face Denmark in the Nations League.
International football
Tuchel praises Alexander-Arnold on England return
Thomas Tuchel praised Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decisive contribution to England’s 2-0 win over Czechia, The Guardian reported.
International football
Wales–Norway: October 2 match preview
Wales are scheduled to face Norway in Cardiff at 1:45 a.m.
International football
Hungary–Georgia: October 3 match preview
Hungary are scheduled to face Georgia at Puskas Arena at 1:45 a.m.
International football
Amad's potential return offers Carrick attacking options
Amad Diallo is approaching a possible return to Manchester United team training after an ankle injury, a BongdaPlus analysis reported.
International football
Estonia–Luxembourg: October 3 Nations League preview
Estonia and Luxembourg meet at A. Le Coq Arena at 23:00 on October 3, Vietnam time, BongdaPlus reports. Estonia has two points from two draws, while Luxembourg has three following one win and one defeat.
International football
Real Madrid considers attacking options without Mbappe
BongdaPlus examined three ways Real Madrid could replace Kylian Mbappe’s attacking role before facing Villarreal.
International football
PFA chief criticizes congested schedules after Palmer withdrawal
PFA leader Maheta Molango criticized congested schedules after several players, including Cole Palmer, withdrew from international duty.
International football
Former Manchester City prospect Meppen-Walter dies at 32
Bury confirmed the death of Courtney Meppen-Walter, a former defender developed in Manchester City’s academy, at 32.
International football
Kasper Schmeichel reflects on family life after retirement
Kasper Schmeichel has spoken about adjusting to life after retirement, in a profile published by BongdaPlus.
International football
Cyprus–Armenia: October 2 match preview
Cyprus are scheduled to host Armenia at 11 p.m. Vietnam time on October 2 in the Nations League. BongdaPlus said Cyprus had one point after a 2-1 loss to Montenegro and a 0-0 draw with Latvia, while Armenia had three.
International football
Joao Cancelo wins LaLiga's September Goal of the Month
Joao Cancelo won LALIGA EA SPORTS Goal of the Month for September for his strike against Racing.
International football
Havertz injury could offer Gyokeres more chances at Arsenal
Kai Havertz’s injury could create more opportunities for Viktor Gyokeres at Arsenal, a BongdaPlus analysis argued.
International football
Iceland–Bulgaria: October 3 Nations League preview
Iceland hosts Bulgaria in the Nations League at 23:00 on October 3, Vietnam time, BongdaPlus reports.
International football
Botev Plovdiv chief Iliyan Filipov dies in shooting
Iliyan Filipov, who led Botev Plovdiv, died in a shooting in Plovdiv, according to police and club information cited by BongdaPlus.
International football
Switzerland–Slovenia: October 4 Nations League preview
Switzerland hosts Slovenia in the Nations League at 01:45 on October 4, Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus.
International football
France–Italy: October 3 match preview
France are scheduled to face Italy at 1:45 a.m. Vietnam time on October 3 in the Nations League, according to BongdaPlus. The preview focused on French depth and rotation after consecutive 1-0 wins over Turkey and Belgium.
International football
Report examines Haaland's image-rights company and investments
BongdaPlus cites The Sun on the assets of York Promotions, the image-rights company associated with Erling Haaland.
International football
Tuchel considers Bellingham as an England No 9
Thomas Tuchel considers Jude Bellingham an option at No 9 to supplement Harry Kane, The Guardian reported.
International football
Manchester United faces a demanding six-match October
Manchester United faces a six-match October programme, according to BongdaPlus's schedule analysis.
International football
Rival clubs question whether Manchester City relegation is enough
Some Premier League club executives believe relegating Manchester City to the Championship for just one season would be insufficient, according to interviews by The Guardian.
International football
Klopp comments on possible retrospective Liverpool titles
Jürgen Klopp says he is relaxed about the possibility of Liverpool receiving retrospective titles connected with Manchester City's financial case, BongdaPlus reports.
International football
Chris Smalling reportedly in talks with Porto
Chris Smalling is in talks with Porto after becoming a free agent, BongdaPlus reports, citing Portuguese media.
International football
South Korea U23 comes from behind to beat China
South Korea’s under-23 side came from behind to beat China 2-1 and reach the Asian Games men’s football final.
International football
Dean Huijsen reflects on rebuilding his confidence
Dean Huijsen has described rebuilding his confidence after missing the 2026 World Cup squad, in a Marca interview reported by BongdaPlus.
International football
Ukraine–Northern Ireland: October 3 match preview
Ukraine and Northern Ireland are scheduled to meet in Trnava, Slovakia at 1:45 a.m.
International football
Analysis compares Manchester City and Chelsea financial cases
BongdaPlus has examined differences between Chelsea's and Manchester City's handling of financial disputes.
International football
Manchester United's former City employees face scrutiny
BongdaPlus has examined attention surrounding Omar Berrada and other Manchester United employees who previously worked at Manchester City following developments in City's financial case.
International football
Chad and LaLiga agree football-development partnership
LALIGA and Chad's Ministry of Youth and Sports formalised a multi-year consultancy agreement to support professional football development.
International football
Dybala and Molina to miss Argentina's Messi farewell event
Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina will not attend the Argentina event associated with the October 6 match against Benin, according to a Roma statement cited by BongdaPlus.
International football
North Macedonia–Scotland: October 4 Nations League preview
North Macedonia faces Scotland in the Nations League at 01:45 on October 4, Vietnam time, BongdaPlus reports.
International football
Carlos Queiroz ends his partnership with Ghana
Carlos Queiroz confirmed that he and Ghana's football federation agreed to end their partnership, according to a statement cited by BongdaPlus.
International football
United States–Mexico: October 4 friendly preview
The United States will face Mexico in a friendly at State Farm stadium at 09:00 on October 4, Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus.
International football
Inside the 40-page Manchester City financial ruling
VnExpress examines the 40-page core ruling in Manchester City's financial-regulation case, released alongside the September 29 announcement.
International football
Giroud reflects on Lille move and his football inspirations
Olivier Giroud said he still wants to improve at 40 and considers joining Lille a suitable decision.
International football
Finland–Albania: October 3 Nations League preview
Finland hosts Albania in the Nations League at 20:00 on October 3, Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus.
International football
Rooney says he would decline a reassigned Manchester City title
Wayne Rooney said he would not want an additional 2011–2012 Premier League title if Manchester City were later stripped of it.
International football
Manu Kone impressed by Zidane's technique at 54
Manu Kone said Zinedine Zidane's technique at 54 still amazed him when he watched it first-hand at France training.
International football
Anthony Gordon discusses his development at Barcelona
Anthony Gordon said his game has gained more dimensions since moving to Barcelona, according to a Guardian interview and analysis.
International football
Swiss FA withdraws support for Infantino's re-election
The Swiss Football Association confirmed that it had withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another FIFA presidential term, The Guardian reported.
International football
Martin Montoya explains his decision to stop playing
Martin Montoya said mental fatigue and the desire for a more stable family life contributed to his decision to stop playing during the summer.
International football
Johan Manzambi's rise through European football
BongdaPlus profiled Johan Manzambi, the 20-year-old Swiss midfielder attracting attention in European football.
International football
Puma and LaLiga unveil exclusive Clasico match ball
Puma and LALIGA unveiled a dedicated ball design for this season's two Clasico fixtures between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
International football
Ronaldo leaves Portugal's training camp
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his departure from Portugal’s training camp on September 30, VnExpress reported.
International football
Antonio Soda recalls discovering Michael Kayode
Antonio Soda has recalled giving Michael Kayode his opportunity at Serie D club Gozzano in an interview featured by BongdaPlus.
International football
Spain–Czechia: October 4 Nations League preview
Spain hosts Czechia in the Nations League at 01:45 on October 4, Vietnam time, according to BongdaPlus's preview.
International football
Roy Keane questions Manchester City's titles
Roy Keane questioned the significance of Manchester City’s titles after the financial-rule findings, The Guardian reported.
International football
Guardiola backs Manchester City after financial findings
Pep Guardiola reaffirmed his support for Manchester City after the independent commission’s findings of financial-rule breaches, VnExpress reported.
International football
Etihad consults lawyers over Manchester City financial allegations
Etihad Airways has rejected suggestions that it participated in unlawful commercial arrangements involving Manchester City and is consulting legal advisers to protect its reputation, SGGP reports.
International football
Germany–Serbia preview for October 2
Germany and Serbia are scheduled to meet in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m.
International football
Manchester United’s midfield options under Michael Carrick
BongdaPlus examined Michael Carrick’s midfield options at Manchester United while Bruno Fernandes’ fitness remained uncertain.
International football
North Korea beat China 2–0 in Asian Games women’s semifinal
North Korea defeated China 2-0 in the Asian Games women’s football semifinal.
International football
Republic of Ireland–Austria preview for October 2
The Republic of Ireland are scheduled to host Austria at Aviva Stadium at 1:45 a.m.
International football
FIFA challenges UEFA evidence request in US court
FIFA asked a US federal court to reject UEFA’s request for evidence concerning the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, the Guardian reported.
International football
Nations League: Switzerland beat Scotland 3–0, Spain beat Croatia 4–1
Switzerland beat Scotland 3-0 and Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in the September 29 Nations League fixtures, The Guardian’s completed live roundup reported.
International football
UEFA to distribute about €31.5 million to clubs
UEFA announced that it will distribute about €31.5 million this week to 611 clubs that released players for the 2024/25 Nations League.
International football
England beat Czechia 2–0 in Nations League
England beat Czechia 2-0 in Prague in their Nations League match on September 29, according to The Guardian’s completed live coverage.
International football
Brazil beat Australia 4–2 in Brisbane
Brazil beat Australia 4-2 in a friendly at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on September 29, the AFF reported.
International football
Guardian reports financial-rules findings against Manchester City
The Premier League has confirmed an independent commission’s findings that Manchester City breached financial rules over nine seasons, the Guardian reported.
International football
Ceferin renews criticism of FIFA governance
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin criticized FIFA’s governance in a speech at the European Football Clubs assembly in Copenhagen, the Guardian reported.
International football
Soriano challenges findings against Manchester City
Ferran Soriano challenged the findings against Manchester City in a video sent to staff, the Guardian reported.
International football
Azerbaijan–Liechtenstein preview for October 1
Azerbaijan are scheduled to face Liechtenstein in the Nations League at 11 p.m.
International football
Greece–Netherlands preview for October 2
Greece are scheduled to host the Netherlands in the Nations League at 1:45 a.m.
International football
Michael Kayode scores on Italy debut
Michael Kayode marked his Italy debut with a goal in a 4-1 win over Turkey in Bursa, BongdaPlus reported.
International football
Israel–Kosovo preview for October 2
Israel and Kosovo are scheduled to meet at the neutral Nagyerdei Stadium in Hungary at 1:45 a.m.
International football
AFC launches 100-day countdown to Asian Cup 2027
The AFC launched its 100-day countdown campaign for the 2027 Asian Cup following an online meeting on September 29, VFF reported.
International football
Argentina–Bolivia preview ahead of October 1 fixture
Argentina and Bolivia are scheduled to meet at 7 a.m.
International football
Rooney opposes stripping Manchester City’s titles
Wayne Rooney argued that Manchester City should retain titles won on the pitch, even if stripping them could bring him another winner’s medal.
International football
FIFA ASEAN Cup Division 2: Hong Kong and Cambodia approach decisive fixtures
Hong Kong and Cambodia hold favorable positions ahead of the decisive fixtures in Division 2 of the FIFA ASEAN Cup, Thanh Nien’s preview argued.
International football
Barcelona chief executive Manel del Rio resigns
Barcelona chief executive Manel del Rio has resigned and is due to leave at the end of September, BongdaPlus reported, citing ARA.
International football
Barcelona’s squad challenges after the international break
Hansi Flick faces a squad-management challenge at Barcelona after the international break, a BongdaPlus analysis argued.
International football
Raphinha suffers muscular problem in Brazil win over Australia
Raphinha did not return after halftime in Brazil’s 4-2 win over Australia because of a muscular problem, BongdaPlus reported, citing the Brazilian football federation.
International football
Hansi Flick named LaLiga coach of the month for September
Hansi Flick was named LaLiga’s Manager of the Month for September 2026 after Barcelona won all four league matches during the month.
International football
Japan–Ecuador preview ahead of October 1 friendly
Japan are scheduled to host Ecuador in a friendly at 5:10 p.m.
International football
Japan beat South Korea 2–0 to reach Asian Games women’s final
Japan beat South Korea 2-0 in the Asian Games women’s football semifinal to advance to the final against North Korea.
International football
Philippines lose two-goal lead in 2–2 draw with Pakistan
The Philippines surrendered a two-goal lead and drew 2-2 with Pakistan in their second Group B match at the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Bandung on September 29.
International football
Manchester United await assessment of Dorgu injury
Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu left Denmark’s UEFA Nations League match against Wales early.
International football
Denmark beat Wales 2-0 in Copenhagen
Denmark beat Wales 2-0 in Copenhagen in UEFA Nations League Group A4.
International football
Tony Pulis doubts Manchester City will lose past titles
Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis doubts that Manchester City will be required to return past trophies following reports of findings in the club’s financial-rules case.
International football
Yamal says Barcelona need experience and luck in Champions League
Lamine Yamal said Barcelona need experience and some luck, as well as quality, to win the Champions League.
International football
Parma part ways with coach Carlos Cuesta
Parma announced the end of its working relationship with coach Carlos Cuesta after a meeting between the parties, BongdaPlus reported.
International football
Real Madrid injury list reaches six players
Real Madrid had six players on its injury list when BongdaPlus published its report: Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Kylian Mbappe, Federico Valverde and Ibrahima Konate.
International football
Possession football faces fresh questions in Premier League
A BongdaPlus analysis argues that heavy possession no longer guarantees wins in the Premier League.
International football
Pochettino responds to reported Manchester City financial findings
Mauricio Pochettino said supporters had lived through “an era of deception” when asked about reports that Manchester City had been found in breach of numerous financial rules.
International football
Isak returns to Liverpool for thigh assessment
Alexander Isak has left the Sweden squad and returned to Liverpool for assessment of a minor thigh problem.
International football
Spain win Women’s U20 World Cup on penalties
Spain won the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup by defeating North Korea 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
International football
Harhys Stewart earns Singapore 1-0 win over Bangladesh
Singapore edged Bangladesh 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup group stage, with Harhys Stewart heading in a delivery from Nur Abdullah in the 35th minute.
International football
Australia and Brazil prepare for rematch after 1-1 draw
Australia and Brazil were scheduled for another friendly at 5 p.m.
International football
Herdman praises Indonesia’s unity after Malaysia draw
Indonesia coach John Herdman said Thom Haye’s red card gave his side an opportunity to show unity in its 0-0 FIFA ASEAN Cup draw with Malaysia.
International football
Olise strikes as France beat Belgium 1-0
France beat Belgium 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League through a Michael Olise goal.
International football
Messi scores free kick as Inter Miami lose 2-1 to Columbus
Lionel Messi equalized for Inter Miami with a 33rd-minute free kick against Columbus Crew in MLS.
International football
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 with Ronaldo an unused substitute
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 away at Ullevaal Stadium in UEFA Nations League Group A4.
International football
Infantino open to talks on more funding for member associations
FIFA president Gianni Infantino indicated willingness to discuss more funding for member associations from the governing body’s reserves, according to a letter seen by The Guardian.
International football
Mbappe could miss two weeks with knee injury
Kylian Mbappe may be sidelined for about two weeks by a left-knee problem, according to the medical assessment reported by SGGP’s sports edition.
International football
Japan face South Korea in Asian Games women’s football semifinal
Japan and South Korea were scheduled to meet in the Asian Games women’s football semifinal at 5:30 p.m.
International football
Philippines and Pakistan seek first FIFA ASEAN Cup points
The Philippines and Pakistan were scheduled to meet at 4 p.m.
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Tuchel set to keep England defence largely unchanged against Czechia
England coach Thomas Tuchel was expected to avoid major defensive changes before the UEFA Nations League match against Czechia despite six straight games without a clean sheet.
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Esposito brothers start together in Italy’s 4-1 win
Brothers Francesco Pio and Sebastiano Esposito both started for Italy in its 4-1 UEFA Nations League win over Turkey on September 28.
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Indonesia chase Malaysia in final round for a place in the final
After two FIFA ASEAN Cup Group A matches, Indonesia and Malaysia both have four points, but Malaysia lead on goal difference, +3 to +2.
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Teerasak credited with two goals, not a hat-trick against Pakistan
Thailand striker Teerasak Poeiphimai is officially credited with two goals, rather than a hat-trick, in the 4-0 FIFA ASEAN Cup win over Pakistan.
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Mancini responds to Manchester City contract controversy
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has addressed questions about his pay and a separate advisory contract during his time at the club.
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Ten-man Indonesia hold Malaysia to goalless draw
Indonesia held Malaysia to a 0-0 draw in Group A of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup despite playing with 10 men from the 38th minute.
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Germany lose 1-0 to Greece in Nations League
Germany lost 1-0 at home to Greece in UEFA Nations League Group A2, Jurgen Klopp’s second match in charge.
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Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Nations League
The Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a UEFA Nations League match played in Hungary.
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FIFA nears agreement on Club World Cup solidarity fund
FIFA and European Football Clubs are close to an agreement on dividing the Club World Cup’s $250 million solidarity fund, The Guardian reported.
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France strengthen club coordination over player fitness
Zinedine Zidane’s France staff favor direct contact with clubs when players have fitness concerns, according to BongdaPlus citing Foot Mercato.
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Dani Guiza scores at 46 as Trebujena come from behind
Former Spain striker Dani Guiza scored at 46 for Trebujena CF in a regional competition in the seventh tier of Spanish football.
International football
Lamine Yamal discusses creativity in modern football
In an interview reported by BongdaPlus, Lamine Yamal discussed his playing style, saying that increasingly structured football can make individual creativity stand out.
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Hong Kong beat Laos 4-0 in the FIFA ASEAN Cup
Hong Kong beat Laos 4-0 at home in Group A of the second division of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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Kane misses penalty as England lose 3-2 to Spain at Wembley
England lost 3-2 to Spain at Wembley in its Nations League opener despite holding a 2-1 halftime lead.
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Modric becomes Croatia's oldest international goalscorer
Luka Modric scored at age 41 as Croatia beat Czechia 2-1 in the 2026–27 Nations League.
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Tuchel calls for England focus ahead of Czechia trip
England manager Thomas Tuchel said players and clubs would not be allowed to pick which matches to skip during the extended Nations League window.
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Cambodia beat Myanmar 1-0 with stoppage-time winner
Cambodia beat Myanmar 1-0 in Group B of the second division of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, with Kakada scoring in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
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Thompson gives Chelsea a 1-0 WSL win over Arsenal
Chelsea beat Arsenal 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Women's Super League.
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James Trafford strengthens his case in England's goalkeeper contest
Goalkeeper James Trafford won his third England cap when he started against Spain at Wembley.
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Thailand beat Pakistan 4-0 ahead of Vietnam meeting
Teerasak scores twice in the Group B opener. Thailand face Vietnam on September 29.
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Arif Aiman double helps Malaysia beat Bangladesh 3-0
Arif Aiman scored twice and Bergson da Silva added a third as Malaysia opened their FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with a 3-0 win.
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Indonesia beat Singapore 2-0 in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener
Goals from Oratmangoen and Romeny gave Indonesia a 2-0 win over Singapore before the hosts face Malaysia on September 28.
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Gakpo rescues Netherlands draw; Norway and Portugal win Nations League openers
Germany took a first-half lead against the Netherlands through Felix Nmecha in the opening round of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, but Cody Gakpo volleyed an added-time equaliser to make it 1-1.
International football
Vietnam's ASEAN Cup group opens with Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan
Vietnam are in Group B of the top division at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, facing the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan from September 26. Only group winners reach the final, making every fixture decisive.
International football
Tran Quoc Tuan appointed to lead Asian Games men's football operations
The AFC appointed VFF president Tran Quoc Tuan to lead men's football operations at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The 15-team tournament includes Vietnam's U23 side in Group C with Kuwait, the Philippines and Uzbekistan.
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Vietnam name 23-player U23 squad for Asian Games
Vietnam named a 23-player U23 squad for the 2026 Asian Games, opening Group C against Kuwait on September 15. The team will also face the Philippines and Uzbekistan while pursuing one of two quarterfinal places.
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Vietnam women assess lessons before Asian Games opener
Vietnam's women's team lost 0-3 to China in their final friendly in Suzhou. The coaching staff will continue assessing the squad and improving set-piece defending and transitions before facing Chinese Taipei at the Asian Games.
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Thai Son Bac and Sahako reach national futsal semifinals
Thai Son Bac and Sahako remained unbeaten to reach the 2026 National Futsal Cup semifinals. Thai Son Bac finished first after scoring 20 group-stage goals, one more than Sahako, on the final matchday.
International football
Indonesia beat Australia to reach U20 Asian Cup
AFC confirmed Indonesia’s 2–0 win in Vientiane on 6 September. Seven Group H points secured a place at the 2027 finals in China.
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Women’s Champions League: Arsenal’s six opponents
UEFA’s 2026/27 draw sets six opponents for all 18 clubs. Arsenal will visit Barcelona and host OL Lyonnes in the league phase.