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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 00:07Parrott fires Real Betis to win over Real Madrid
Troy Parrott scores the only goal of the game and Kylian Mbappe misses an injury-time penalty as Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga.
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BBC Sport — FootballSat, 05 Sept · 00:02How London City proved they can live up to the hype
There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:48First win as Liverpool boss 'feels good' - Iraola
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said it "feels good" to pick up his first victory in charge as his side beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:47'I thought we were excellent' - O'Neil on Liverpool defeat
Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil describes his team's performance as "excellent" despite their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Portman Road.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:31Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich
Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:30Watch: Shinnie on target as Stenhousemuir win at Livingston
Andrew Shinnie scores the only goal against his former club as Stenhousemuir win away to Livingston and extend their surprise lead at the top of the Championship.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:30Moyes reveals he has never spoken to Everton owner but is defiant after transfer blows
Friedkin Group under scrutiny after summer of sales Moyes hopes for ‘something special’ with weaker squad David Moyes has not spoken to the Everton owner and chair, Dan Friedkin, in the 20 months since he returned to the club as manager. Moyes also issued a defiant response on Friday to Everton’s calamitous end to t…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:28FA to canvass England players in World Cup review
The Football Association's review into England's World Cup campaign will canvass the opinions of players involved in the tournament.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:08Long-shot kings: Beckham, Rooney... and Newport's Biggins
After Harrison Biggins' 70-yard goal, BBC Sport Wales recalls some of the best long-range strikes over the years.
Guardian — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:07Isak’s rapid double sinks Ipswich to give Andoni Iraola first Liverpool win
A first win for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool, the introduction of the latest star signing in Bradley Barcola making for a successful Friday night. Better yet, continuing signs that Alexander Isak, last year’s model, is coming back to life, his two, well-taken early goals securing the three points. If Ipswich’s defendin…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 23:07Bissouma was offered to Chelsea - Saturday's gossip
Chelsea were offered ex-Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma, Manchester City and Chelsea showed interest in Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, Arsenal are considering move for Barcelona's Raphinha, plus more.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 22:54Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings
How Liverpool and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 22:51Alexia Putellas begins WSL ride as London City outclass Manchester United
There are few scenarios since Millwall Lionesses broke away from Millwall and became London City Lionesses that would have felt more surreal than the idea of Alexia Putellas captaining the side to a statement win in a Women’s Super League season opener in Bromley just seven years later. Here we are though. Referees…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 21:43Luis Enrique signs new deal to extend PSG stay
Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique agrees a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2030.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 21:24Guendouzi and Greenwood banned after brawl
Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi gets a four-match European ban and is fined 50,000 euros after a brawl following the Champions League play-off win at Lyon.
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Guardian — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 21:00Chelsea hit bullseye with Morgan Rogers as Arsenal rue what might have been
The Gunners will have a look at what they could have won when the former Villa man lines up against them, having made a flying start for Xabi Alonso’s team Chelsea thought they had little chance of signing Morgan Rogers at the start of the summer. Xabi Alonso and the club’s recruitment team had the England internati…
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Guardian — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 19:30Ipswich Town v Liverpool: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Email Scott The teams are out! Ipswich in blue, Liverpool in red. A wonderful start-of-the-weekend, possibly-a-few-pints-to-the-good atmosphere under the lights at Portman Road! Not long now. In the meantime, here’s Dave Estherb…
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 18:30Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in?
Is there any evidence that former Premier League referee Mike Dean used to play mini-games during matches? BBC Sport has taken a look at the evidence.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 18:02Takeover collapse took wind out of Derby's sails
Owner David Clowes remains committed to financing Derby despite having been an hour away from selling the club, says Rams CEO Stephen Pearce.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 17:57Why do Tottenham Hotspur not have a stadium sponsor?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why after more than seven years, Tottenham Hotspur are yet to agree a stadium sponsorship deal.
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BBC Sport — FootballFri, 04 Sept · 17:57Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return
Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.
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