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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 16 Sept · 00:58Gray 'will continue until told otherwise' - but has Hibs boss lost the fans?
Head coach David Gray says he will continue to try and find solutions to Hibernian's poor form "until someone was to say something different" after his side suffered a sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership.
BBC Sport — FootballWed, 16 Sept · 00:50Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
After Brentford overcame Reading to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 16 Sept · 00:50Messi in Argentina squad for farewell friendly
Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward's farewell to international football.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 16 Sept · 00:28Lionel Messi called up by Argentina to make farewell appearance in friendly
Argentina will host Benin in October in Buenos Aires AFA president invites Messi to enjoy ‘deserved farewell’ Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina to make a farewell appearance in a home friendly in October following his international retirement, the Argentinian football association (AFA) has confirmed. “We…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 16 Sept · 00:26'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed
Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 23:14Max Dowman doubles up for Arsenal’s back-ups to beat Ipswich in Carabao Cup
The bad news for everyone else is that Arsenal’s next generation is already here. Two mesmerising goals in a man-of-the-match display from Max Dowman underlined why the 16-year-old has been compared to a certain Lionel Messi by his manager, Mikel Arteta, as Ipswich were swatted aside with ease. Almost as impressive…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 23:12Szoboszlai screamer seals Liverpool’s progress as De Zerbi’s Spurs woes grow
Tottenham scored a consolation goal but consolation was otherwise absent for Roberto De Zerbi at Anfield. Spurs’ miserable start to the season continued as they were soundly beaten by a much-changed Liverpool side and a quality of finishing that De Zerbi can only dream of. Alexis Mac Allister, for the second midweek…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 22:54Oscar Bobb takes Fulham past stubborn West Ham and into Carabao Cup last 16
Fulham got the job done but it was far from convincing. Álvaro Arbeloa’s ideas are still taking hold and his side will suffer if they do not improve in defence. West Ham were beaten but far from cowed and will not mind refocusing on their promotion push. Fulham twice squandered leads against opponents riding high in…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 22:19Barcelona monitor Kane & Haaland - Wednesday's gossip
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, Nick Woltemade could be a replacement for Kane at Bayern Munich, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 22:00Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo sues team doctors after cardiac arrest during game
Midfielder suffered cardiac arrest mid-game last year Louisville will drop UofL Health as medical partner Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo has filed a lawsuit against UofL Health and two named physicians for negligence after they allegedly failed to properly diagnose a heart condition before she suffered…
BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 21:25Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's epic World Cup win against Mexico.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 19:38Ipswich Town v Arsenal: Carabao Cup third round – live
⚽️ Carabao Cup news, 8pm BST kick-off at Portman Road ⚽️ Liverpool v Tottenham – follow it live ⚽️ Live scoreboard | Send your thoughts to Taha via email Allan Castle writes in: As a British-born Canadian, who has shuttled back and forth over the Atlantic for six decades, when I get back to England I seek out cheris…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 19:30Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Carabao Cup third round – live
⚽️ Carabao Cup news from the 8pm BST kick-off at Anfield ⚽️ Ipswich v Arsenal – follow it live ⚽️ Live scoreboard | Send your thoughts to Scott via email 1 min: There have been a few concerns about Mamardashvili’s distribution with his feet … and he whistles his first pass, a simple one towards Kerkez on the left, o…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 18:59Howard Webb says accidental handball law ‘a nonsense’ and calls for reform
Webb wants to stop ‘ridiculous situations’ Says VAR officials in United v City had ‘tunnel vision’ Howard Webb has described the law around accidental handball as “a bit of a nonsense” and called for its reform to stop referees being drawn into “ridiculous situations”. The chief refereeing officer for English footba…
BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 18:00VAR did not even consider if Fernandez was offside - Webb
Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland's controversial winner in Sunday's Manchester derby.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 17:12The key talking points from Pocognoli's bold Scotland squad
The Sebastien Pocognoli Scotland era is already creating serious intrigue - and the Belgian's squad are yet to assemble for a training-ground rondo, never mind play a game.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 16:18Manchester United shocked as talented youngster JJ Gabriel asks to leave
15-year-old wants his registration to be cancelled He was to be in squad to face Brighton on Wednesday Manchester United have been left confused and shocked by the news that the talented 15-year-old JJ Gabriel has asked to leave the club, a day before he was to be included in the first-team squad to face Brighton. G…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 16:14Eligibility rules 'not particularly fair' - O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says what upsets him the most regarding rules over international eligibility is the pressure put on young players to make an irreversible choice.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 16:01A team in form - how Farke has turned Leeds around
With Leeds United third in the Premier League, BBC Sport assesses their improvement under Daniel Farke.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 15:49Celtic & Scotland legend McGrain diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Danny McGrain, described by Celtic as "Scotland's greatest-ever full-back", has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his family confirms.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 15 Sept · 15:45Sterling admits dangerous driving after motorway crash
The former England winger crashed a Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.
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