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Chelsea Beat Ten-Man United 2–0 as Carrick’s Winless Run Reaches Nine
PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea Beat Ten-Man United 2–0 as Carrick’s Winless Run Reaches Nine

October 31, 2026

Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored as Chelsea beat ten-man Manchester United 2–0, extending United’s winless run to nine matches in all competitions.

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Hakimi Hits Hat-Trick as PSG Sweep Past Le Havre 5–1
LIGUE 1

Hakimi Hits Hat-Trick as PSG Sweep Past Le Havre 5–1

October 31, 2026

Achraf Hakimi scored three goals and supplied two assists as PSG recovered from an early deficit to beat Le Havre 5–1 and extend their winning run.

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AC Milan Secure Pulisic Through 2031 in Major Long-Term Commitment
SERIE A

AC Milan Secure Pulisic Through 2031 in Major Long-Term Commitment

October 30, 2026

Christian Pulisic has extended his AC Milan contract until June 30, 2031. The confirmed deal secures an established attacking contributor ahead of the Milan derby.

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CAF Reverses Four-Year AFCON Plan and Restores Two-Year Cycle
AFRICAN FOOTBALL

CAF Reverses Four-Year AFCON Plan and Restores Two-Year Cycle

October 30, 2026

CAF has reversed its plan to stage AFCON every four years, restoring a biennial policy. The announced editions are 2027, 2028, 2031 and 2033, meaning the transition will not immediately follow regular two-year gaps.

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Arsenal Lose Dowman Appeal as Three-Match Ban Is Upheld
ENGLISH FOOTBALL

Arsenal Lose Dowman Appeal as Three-Match Ban Is Upheld

October 29, 2026

Max Dowman will serve a three-match domestic suspension after an independent commission rejected Arsenal’s challenge to his red card and punishment. The decision rules him out against Liverpool, Hull City and Newcastle United.

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Carrick Backs Fernandes to Stay Manchester United Captain Before Chelsea Test
PREMIER LEAGUE

Carrick Backs Fernandes to Stay Manchester United Captain Before Chelsea Test

October 29, 2026

Michael Carrick has confirmed Bruno Fernandes will remain Manchester United captain after leaving him out of the starting team against Bournemouth. The manager has publicly backed the midfielder’s commitment ahead of the October 31 trip to Chelsea.

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Dortmund Handed Karetsas Hope as Bayern Showdown Nears
BUNDESLIGA

Dortmund Handed Karetsas Hope as Bayern Showdown Nears

October 29, 2026

Konstantinos Karetsas has resumed partial team training, giving Borussia Dortmund hope of having another attacking option against Bayern Munich on October 31. Niko Kovac has yet to confirm whether the midfielder will travel.

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Liverpool and Man City Survive Shootout Drama to Book Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Places
CARABAO CUP

Liverpool and Man City Survive Shootout Drama to Book Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Places

October 29, 2026

Liverpool beat Chelsea 6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw, while Manchester City edged Brighton 4–3 from the spot after a 2–2 finish. Both clubs advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after dramatic fourth-round ties on October 28.

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RFEF Reschedules 24 Postponed Copa del Rey Ties Across Dates Through November 13
SPANISH FOOTBALL

RFEF Reschedules 24 Postponed Copa del Rey Ties Across Dates Through November 13

October 28, 2026

Spain’s federation has issued new dates for all 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches postponed on October 28. The ties will now be played between October 29 and November 13, including matches involving Alavés, Levante, Valencia, Real Betis and Celta Vigo.

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Lazio Hit Sassuolo for Six as Gattuso’s Unbeaten Side Seize Serie A Lead
SERIE A

Lazio Hit Sassuolo for Six as Gattuso’s Unbeaten Side Seize Serie A Lead

October 28, 2026

Lazio crushed ten-man Sassuolo 6–2 to complete their best start to a Serie A season, moving provisionally top with 25 points from nine matches under Gennaro Gattuso.

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