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Arsenal knocked out of League Cup by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town
Fourth-tier Fleetwood beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in the League Cup last 16, pulling off a major upset.
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Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.
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Harry Kane: How the ‘runt of the litter’ conquered a historic Ballon d’Or
Once mocked for being the most famous player never to win a trophy, Kane now has the most prestigious individual honour.
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Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford
BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
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Carrick stays on as Manchester United manager for crucial Chelsea match
Carrick will be in charge of football's Man United when they visit Chelsea on October 31, reports in British media say.
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Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever?
It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.
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Kylian Mbappe apologises after ‘dictator’ comment angers Chinese fans
'My comment was ill-judged and I now understand that it hurt many people,' Mbappe says after Chinese brands dropped him.
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The Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatness
Celebrity, bias towards players in attack and European dominance undermine football’s most prestigious individual award.
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Abhishek Sharma hits ton as India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in 3rd T20
The opening pair put on 133-run partnership as India chased down 199 to wrap up the five-match T20 series.
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WNBA Finals: Valkyries beat Dream to reach the brink of their first title
Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton shine for Golden State as Angel Reese's Atlanta team was stifled by a strong defence.
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Kylian Mbappe loses Chinese sponsors for calling Mao ‘Chinese dictator’
Mbappe appears to say that the funniest internet meme he'd seen was of his face imposed on that of 'a Chinese dictator'.
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'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years on
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
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Kylian Mbappé loses two major China sponsorship deals over Mao Zedong joke
French football star Kylian Mbappé was dropped by two major Chinese brands on Tuesday after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong. Energy drink giant Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu said they had terminated their partnerships, citing remarks that offended Chinese national sentiment.
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Harry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or drought, Putellas wins third crown
Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed her third women’s award after helping Barcelona win the Champions League, ending teammate Aitana Bonmati’s three-year reign.
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England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award
Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.
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Ballon d'Or winner? Kane's best Bundesliga goals
With the 2026 Ballon d'Or just around the corner, BBC Sport looks back at some of Harry Kane's best goals in a Bayern Munich shirt.
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England’s Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or – as it happened
All the updates as Kane becomes England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years after a prolific season.
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Who should win the Men's Balloon? BBC Sport experts give their opinion
The winner of the Ballon d'Or will be announced Monday in London – but who will win this prestigious award?
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Carrick arrives at training ground with future unclear
BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.
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Key takeaways from Real Madrid’s El Clasico win over Barcelona
Real won their fifth straight game across all competitions and are finding their footing under veteran Jose Mourinho.