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Football regulator has ‘absolute power’ to force Manchester City sale if verdict upheld
IFR chair David Kogan insists regulator has power to actCity have appealed against Premier League’s chargesThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) will have “absolute power” to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly, the watchdog’s cha…
NBA season tips off as Detroit stage epic 22-point comeback to defeat Celtics
Detriot Pistons staged an epic 23-0 run in the fourth quarter as they overcame a 22-point deficit - the largest come-from-behind win against the Boston Celtics in the last 30 seasons - to seal a stunning 121-113 win.
No jeopardy but loads of fun - Champions League sets new goals record
It was goals galore again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the competition setting a new record this season.
The night 'ruthless' Ngumoha came of age for Liverpool
Rio Ngumoha produces a coming-of-age performance in Liverpool's comeback win over Villarreal, writes Aadam Patel.
No Haaland, no problem - can Foden be Man City's alternative goalscorer?
Phil Foden's magnificent man-of-the-match display in Manchester City's Champions League win against AEK Athens serves as a reminder of his talent and ability to influence games.
Papers: Man Utd target two left-backs as Martinez faces axe in planned overhaul
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
Liverpool, Man City & PSG win on record-breaking night
Kelly Cates is joined by Stephen Warnock, Ashley Young, Tom Allnutt and Statman Dave.
Barcelona handed first defeat of season by PSG in classic
Barcelona were handed their first defeat of the season as they lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League classic.
Ngumoha stars as Liverpool come back to win thriller against Villarreal
Liverpool came from two goals down to defeat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield and make it three wins from three in this season’s Champions League.
Hat-trick hero Foden shines as Man City thrash AEK Athens
Phil Foden bagged a hat-trick as dominant Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 win over AEK Athens to claim their second Champions League victory of the campaign.
Champions League roundup: McTominay double leads Napoli past Bodø/Glimt
Midfielder scores for first time since heart surgeryTen-man Atlético hang on for draw against StuttgartScott McTominay scored his first two goals of the season to help Napoli beat Bodø/Glimt 4-3 and relieve pressure on the coach, Massimiliano Allegri. McTominay, who also hit a post, missed a mont…
Portsmouth strike late to frustrate Wolves
Terry Devlin denied Wolves victory just as the hosts' inspired substitutions again looked to prove decisive as Portsmouth drew 1-1 at Molineux in the Championship.
Carrick wants more Man Utd clean sheets to turn season around
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.
Doué and Vitinha burn bright as brittle Barcelona come unstuck against PSG
Fire, noise, fury, a sense of empty energy. And across town, a football match too. Do any of these randomly pitched autumnal Champions League fixtures mean anything? Probably not when you’re Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, and the only game in town is risk-free TV income and a semi-guaranteed …
Mac Allister double sparks Liverpool’s thrilling comeback win over Villarreal
Andoni Iraola and Iñigo Pérez parked a long and close friendship in the buildup to their first competitive confrontation as coaches. The old Athletic Bilbao teammates will have a humdinger of a Champions League contest to dissect once communications are restored. Liverpool, ignited by Rio Ngumoha…
Foden hat-trick helps Manchester City cut through noise and crush AEK Athens
Phil Foden shouted the loudest on a quiet night at the Etihad Stadium, announcing his personal return to form with an instinctive hat-trick as Manchester City dispatched AEK Athens with little fuss. Enzo Maresca had called for City to make their own noise amid the cacophony around the club but a …
Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting
No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.
Liverpool v Villarreal: Champions League – live
⚽ Updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at Anfield⚽ Football clockwatch | Live scores | Table | Mail ScottVillarreal kick off. They’re kicking towards the Kop in this first half.Both sets of fans give their all to this evening’s pre-match dip into the Rodgers and Hammerstein songbook. Nunca caminarás…