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Evening StandardKylian Mbappe 'agreed to join Liverpool' after huge transfer betrayal
France superstar joined Real Madrid this summer
- Evening Standard
Cristiano Ronaldo slams Manchester United and tells Erik Ten Hag to listen to Ruud van Nistelrooy
Red Devils legend issues verdict after sour end to second spell at Old Trafford
- Evening Standard
Manchester United: Alarming Matthijs de Ligt claim made as Harry Maguire pushes to win back spot
The defender has endured a tough week and Rafael van der Vaart has his say
- Evening Standard
Liverpool injury update: Alexis Mac Allister, Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott latest news and return dates
Reds face Nottingham Forest at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday
- People
Marathoner Stripped of Paralympic Medal After Helping Her Guide Who Cramped at Finish Line: ‘Devastated’
Elena Congost said it "seems so unfair" that she was disqualified after finishing in third place
- The Telegraph
Arsenal’s midfield crisis: Five options to replace Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice
Martin Odegaard, the Arsenal captain, was visibly distraught after suffering an ankle injury on international duty with Norway on Monday night. The playmaker hobbled off the pitch after horribly twisting his ankle in a Nations League match against Austria.
- Evening Standard
Ben White asked not to be contacted by England, Lee Carsley confirms
The interim head coach has not missed the right-back
- Evening Standard
Mikel Arteta could be forced into unwanted experiment against Tottenham as Arsenal crisis deepens
Martin Odegaard absence would leave Gunners without first-choice midfield for north London derby
- The Telegraph
Man Utd dismiss points deduction fears despite £313m loss in three years
Manchester United have brushed aside concerns about potential point deductions after the club posted huge losses for last season.
- Evening Standard
Joel Veltman responds to Declan Rice’s red card as Arsenal dealt ‘worst decision' in Premier League history
England midfielder now banned for Sunday’s north London derby
- The Guardian
Japan in clear blue waters but South Korea jeered in World Cup qualifying
Stark contrast between Asia’s big guns as Son’s side stall while Samurai Blue revel in 7-0 and 5-0 wins
- Evening Standard
Why is Jude Bellingham not playing for England in Nations League against Finland?
Lee Carsley without a number of key stars for first camp in charge of Three Lions
- The Guardian
Chinese FA bans 38 players for life in corruption crackdown
The Chinese Football Association has banned for life 38 footballers and five club officials after a two-year investigation into match-fixing and gambling
- Associated Press
Raygun is the top ranked breaker in the world? The sport's governing body explains
Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, or “b-girl Raygun,” holds the top spot in her sport's latest world rankings despite Olympic performances that led to online ridicule. On Tuesday, the sport's governing body issued a statement to “provide clarity” on why Raygun tops the rankings. Raygun, a 37-year-old university lecturer from Sydney, failed to score any points at the Paris Olympics in routines that included a “kangaroo" dance.
- The Independent
Adrian Newey snubbed Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari for Aston Martin – here’s why
The legendary Red Bull designer will join Aston Martin on a lucrative £20m-a-year contract next year despite advances made by Ferrari, McLaren, Williams and Alpine in recent months
- Evening Standard
Mauricio Pochettino explains shock decision to take United States job after Chelsea exit
Former Chelsea and Tottenham boss will lead co-hosts into 2026 World Cup
- AFP News
Australia 'extremely disappointed' with Indonesia draw in World Cup qualifier
Australia football head coach Graham Arnold said his side were "extremely disappointed" after their goal-drought continued into a second World Cup qualifier, this time leading to a 0-0 draw with Indonesia in Jakarta.Australia again failed to score following their shock 1-0 defeat at home to Bahrain last week in their opening qualifier.
- Evening Standard
Chelsea: Wesley Fofana confirms he considered leaving this summer after offer made
The Frenchman has already established himself as a key player this suymmer
- The Telegraph
Newcastle draw up January transfer plan with Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell dispute resolved
Newcastle United are moving ahead with plans for the January transfer window and sporting director Paul Mitchell and manager Eddie Howe are determined to put their summer issues behind them.
- The Telegraph
Everton bidder John Textor says he does not want new stadium to be like ‘Tottenham banquet hall’
John Textor, the Crystal Palace shareholder and latest bidder for Everton, has made the remarkable claim that Tottenham Hotspur’s £1 billion stadium is “too nice”.