Jack Grealish was left out of Everton’s Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday “due to a breach of club discipline”. Everton did not disclose any further details but it is believed it was for missing a training session. England winger Grealish, 31, is on loan at Everton from Manchester City.
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Liverpool saw off Chelsea in another Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out as former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso suffered his third defeat as a manager at Anfield. Joe Gomez, who has not scored in 280 appearances for the club, struck the decisive spot-kick for the hosts, with Wesley Fofana subsequently blazing over.
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Michael Carrick is expected to remain as Manchester United head coach for Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea. Carrick had
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England’s Harry Kane and Spain’s Alexia Putellas have taken the top awards at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. Kane has become the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or in 25 years after an incredible 73-goal haul last season for club and country. Putellas won the treble and the Champions League with Barcelona in the 2025-26 campaign helping her to a third Ballon d’Or title.
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Real Madrid ripped up the form book as Kylian Mbappe’s double secured victory over Barcelona in the first Clasico of the season. Mbappe put Jose Mourinho’s side ahead in the 41st minute but the home side replied in the second half through Raphinha. However Madrid resisted the subsequent onslaught as Mbappe struck again in the 87th minute to decide the match in Madrid’s favour.
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