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Anthony Gordon's dedication to recreating all of Princess Diana's iconic looks is to be admired

Korean chicken and a beer at FC Seoul 🇰🇷 14,000 won (£7.40) for both

"We are going to have to live here with each other" is one of the most revealing things he could have said, because it ignores the fact that many people in America have had to live in the same streets and towns as those who dehumanise them - and to accept that grim reality - for their entire lives.

We’ve been unable to get onto our account for some time… but we’re back!

Just want to live in a time again where every time I open my pocket computer I don’t see something infuriating.

Champions League football under the lights at St. James’ Park ✨ HOWAY THE LADS! 🙌

The thing about the far-right leading the polls in Germany is that it is something you can feel as you go about the country each week - in Bavaria, in NRW, in Berlin. There are spikes in misanthropy, misogyny and racism that are as sharp as I have seen in 11 years here. It is a licence to cruelty.

I know black people who live near a town in Texas so racist that they fill up with gas in the neighbouring town just so they don't have to risk stopping there. They've been living there for decades and they just get on with it. They don't lecture people about having to tolerate the views of others.

#UCL ready 😍

Oh wow. Lee Clark absolutely destroyed here 😬

It's been at the back of my mind for a few days, so I'll just put it there and then go back to nicer thoughts, and posts. There is no need to talk about a Reichstag-like false flag . As I see it, Kirk is to MAGA what murdered S.A. Horst Wessel, turned into a "martyr" by Goebbels, was to the Nazis.

That PSG team, borne of the nefarious project of a brutal, autocratic nation state, should have no right to play the kind of thrilling football they showed against Atalanta last night - but they do. The thought that one wouldn't be possible without the other is not an easy one to deal with.

Belgian teams cannot, by law, display the names of betting operators on their shirts, which is why Club Brugge is not, absolutely not promoting its betting partner Betsson in the CL tonight. So it's promoting the fake 'news' website linked to the bookmaker, Betsson Sport. Et voilà, abracadabra.

Your favourite comedian’s rider

Evening, Nick! 👋🇩🇪

Francesca Albanese at the Together For Palestine benefit concert

UNITED 👊

wrote a column about the vuelta protests, the india v pakistan stand-off, and how the sporting battlefield has increasingly come to resemble the real thing www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

My goodness the Thuringian Forest is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The natural beauty of the German countryside doesn't get talked about enough - it's stunning. You can spend hours just sitting in a field staring at it, and that is enough. www.germansights.com/thuringia/th...

Checking in at St. James' Park! 🇧🇷

The town is called Vidor. Here's a story about it from 2022 but it's been notorious for a long, long time. www.newsweek.com/black-truck-... - just in case political commentators want to know what "we are going to have to live here with each other" looks like in real terms, and not just in "debates".

Son Heung-min: "Whether I score or don't score, I enjoy playing for this club. I enjoy getting a good result away from home. I'm enjoying every single second, every single moment (at LAFC)." 5g/2a in 465 mins since debuting.

A story in three parts.

A narrow defeat at St. James' Park in our Champions League opener. ⏱️

YESSSSS!!! ANTHONY GORDON PULLS ONE BACK!!!!

Manchester United have qualified for the league phase of the Women’s Champions League after overturning a first-leg deficit with Thursday’s victory over Brann. More from @charpur.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

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A young Marco Van Basten vs Feyenoord 42 years ago today. Looks like a decent prospect, him.

Some delightful news.

why does the average person think the mainstream media's broken, i can't figure it out

🎙️ Joined a very croaky @arseblog.com for some pintxo (and Arsenal) chat after the 2-0 win over Athletic Club. 🔺 Functional side battles for three points 🔺 Why 'finishers' are crucial this season 🔺 Mosquera with another defensive show 🔺 Strong defence platforms key results Have a listen!

This is the American equivalent of when the Conservatives tried to ruin Match of the Day. Spoiler: it didn’t end well for the Conservatives.

HOWAY THE LADS! 🔉🔉

It's Marcus Rashford's night on Tyneside. The England international scores twice, including a stunning second, to give Barcelona a 2-1 win against Newcastle United. The 27-year-old has now scored six goals in seven starts at St. James’ Park against Newcastle.

Jose Mourinho: “We see coaches trying to do things that just don’t work and they die. They say, ‘I died, but I died with my idea.’ “My friend, if you die by your ideas, you are stupid.” On Ruben Amorim, Russell Martin — and modern coaches willing to “die for an idea” www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

🎙️ PODCAST! I'm joined by @philcosta.bsky.social to discuss the 2-0 win over Athletic Club, the Bilbao experience, the big impact from Trossard and Martinelli off the bench, our defensive platform, Mosquera impressing again, Gabriel, and LOADS more (apologies for my croaky voice!) p1r.es/episode845

Good for Marcus Rashford

Celebrating the 25th anniversary this week of “Almost Famous,” the best (lighthearted) journalism film of our time, a Cameron Crowe masterpiece. “It’s a think piece about a mid-level band struggling with their own limitations in the harsh face of stardom.”

It remains goalless at the break. ⏸️

"Paint me like one of your Turkish strikers."

What a welcome to St James' Park for the Spanish champions Barcelona. The atmosphere is absolutely electric and Newcastle have started in ferocious fashion, too. You would be hard-pressed to find a better atmosphere in Europe this week. 🔗 nyti.ms/3KaowhS

With all eyes on debutant Alexander Isak, it was the second-most expensive signing in the club’s history who stole the show. This represented a big step forward for Florian Wirtz. ✍️ @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Two goals, one infectious smile. What a night for Marcus Rashford ✨ Once so joyous to watch, and a force for good beyond the pitch, it's so gratifying to see Rashford enjoying his football again ❤️

Viktor Gyökeres scored a hat-trick against Manchester City in last season’s Champions League. #ARSMCI

Find someone who looks at you the way Erling Haaland looks at Kevin De Bruyne 🥹

Marcus Rashford's Barcelona loan spell has lift-off. Newcastle, in typical fashion, started aggressively, but Barcelona are too good a side to be dominated for long and the moment the visitors were waiting for arrived in the 58th minute from a familiar face. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Marcus Rashford. Remember him? The on-loan Manchester United forward gave the Spanish champions the lead against Newcastle United with a deft header, before unleashing a rocket past Nick Pope. 🔗 nyti.ms/3KaowhS

Marcus Rashford, smiling and scoring bangers. A sight to behold and cherish 💥

Kevin De Bruyne's return to the Etihad Stadium is short lived. The Belgian midfielder is sacrificed by Napoli manager Antonio Conte after captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo was sent off for bringing down Erling Haaland. The Manchester City legend featured for just 26 minutes against his former club.

Only Vivianne Miedema (123) has more goal involvements in WSL history than Beth Mead (122). #MUNARS

LIVERPOOL'S MAGICAL RUN CONTINUES 🏆 Welcome back to our dear friend, The Champions League ❤️ Rog & James Horncastle reacted LIVE to all the action. We are SO back LISTEN 🎧: mibcourage.co/486KTib

Tonight's game between Newcastle United and Barcelona immediately evokes memories of the night Faustino Asprilla registered a hat-trick to help the hosts to a memorable win over the Spanish giants. ‘The Barcelona Game’ is a landmark in Newcastle’s history. Tonight could be another.

went to windsor in search of trump and discovered - in the absence of orangeface himself - a kind of performance art slam, a circus in which the loudest, weirdest voices compete for media attention, which feels like a pretty good metaphor for where we are www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Barcelona against Newcastle are reminding me of the first time Arsenal played Brentford in the Premier League. Overwhelmed by the intensity.

I'm bored of the narrative that Liverpool are lucky. The Reds battered Atletico. Just like they battered Burnley. If anything, the champions have been unlucky. Words on it all. open.substack.com/pub/anfieldw...

Harry Kane’s role at Bayern Munich has become so broad. He’s always been more than a goalscorer, but never to quite this degree. Article for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Four of Liverpool's five late winners this season have come via contributions from subs, while Arne Slot showed again last night that he will constantly look for ways to add pace and threat late on. As much as luck helps, being proactive reaps rewards. www.davidlynchlfc.co.uk/p/lucky-live...

Jose Mourinho is set to be appointed Benfica head coach for the second time. On Thursday, Benfica confirmed that negotiations with Mourinho were underway and were “expected to be concluded soon”. More from @colinmillar.bsky.social and @nnamdionye.bsky.social ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

It wasn't even an hour, but it was enough. And the new #LFC striker could be the man to unlock another fresh face 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Teething problems on Chelsea's return to the Champions League were perhaps inevitable. This is obviously a serious upgrade on the UEFA Conference League they won last season, where errors are not punished as ruthlessly. ✍️ @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Mercury 13, the U.S.-based multi-club ownership group focused exclusively on women’s football, is adding a second team to its portfolio. The group has agreed to acquire a significant majority stake in Bristol City Women. More from @aslipelit.bsky.social ⤵️

Manchester United borrowed a further £105million ($142.3m) to help fund their transfer spending this summer, having upgraded their revolving credit facilities to a maximum limit of £350m ($474.4m). Full story from @mjcritchley.bsky.social and @cweatherspoon.bsky.social ⬇️

Harry Kane: Version 3.0? Receiving passes between his centre-backs and providing out balls in the 88th minute. Kane has evolved at Bayern Munich. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Eddie Howe makes four changes as we look for a leveller... [0-1] 63'

This was not how it all played out last night when Kevin De Bruyne's head hit the pillow. Having been allowed to leave the Etihad stadium this summer for free after Manchester City decided against offering a new contract, the Belgian had arrived with a point to prove.

💭 Amorim, Mourinho, Conte and the decline of dogma in managers 🗣️ Simeone's anger at Anfield 🏌️‍♂️Thomas Muller’s unexpected dream golf four-ball 💸 Man Utd and a sixth straight loss @philhay.bsky.social brings your today's TAFC newsletter ⤵️

Vinai Venkatesham wrote a message to Spurs fans about the club's owners, the Lewis family and what to expect in the post-Daniel Levy era in this week's matchday programme. Here's what he said in case you didn't see it. football.london/tottenham-ho...

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe flew into the club’s Carrington training ground in a helicopter on Thursday for a series of meetings, including with the team’s head coach Ruben Amorim. 📝 @adamcrafton.bsky.social and @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

THE MEN IN BLAZERS TV SHOW LIVERPOOL SPECIAL IS COMING THIS SUNDAY on Peacock ❤️ Mo Salah. Arne Slot. Virgil Van Dijk. Talking a title-winning campaign 🏆 Must-see TV. SUNDAY 📺

■ Told by decision-makers after Grimsby he had no future ■ Playing with foot issue in final months of last season ■ Why his desire to stay was so strong As Rasmus Hojlund returns to the city with Napoli, @mjcritchley.bsky.social explains how and why he left Manchester United this summer ⤵️

Erling Haaland scores his 50th goal in the UEFA Champions League in just his 49th game, reaching a half century faster than anyone in the competition's history. He comfortably beats the previous record set by Ruud van Nistelrooy (62 games). #UCL

Reading this is like sipping the most delicious nectar. Magnificent work by @danneidle.bsky.social and all others involved. And 🍾 corks popping at @privateeyenews.bsky.social's HQ I'd have thought! taxpolicy.org.uk/2025/09/18/c...

Gary O'Neil high on West Ham's list, should they dispense with Graham Potter www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Jose Mourinho has been appointed appointed Benfica head coach for the second time. The 62-year-old replaces Bruno Lage, who was dismissed from his position following Benfica’s 3-2 home defeat to Qarabag in the Champions League on Tuesday. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

⚽️ Nicolo Tresoldi (32') ⚽️ Raphael Onyedika (39') ⚽️ Hans Vanaken (42') It's been 45 minutes to forget for Monaco at Jan Breydel Stadium. Three goals in just 10 minutes have put Club Brugge in command against the French side.

FFS Monaco are getting destroyed by Bruges. Maybe that’ll be a tougher game than expecting expected 😳

🚨NEW!🚨 Episode 932 – Martinelli and Leo The Heroes of Arsenal’s Win in Bilbao me and @clivepafc.bsky.social @poznaninmypants.bsky.social 🔴Lineup and early buildup struggles 🔴Attacking trio thoughts 🔴”Finishers” win the game 🔴Preview of City matchup (And KC Gooners chat) LINKS BELOW 👇

Atletico Madrid could be in hot water after an ugly incident towards the end at #LFC last night 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

The rivalry that divided a nation into Coe and Ovett camps. The odd couple, and their great duels, in this week's 'How It All Played Out,' by me and Mark Pougatch for Global. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

Can see Mourinho's point here. How can a manager justify having only one idea? But he's "died" a few times with his ideas too. His negativity ultimately cost him a few jobs.

Stick to the status quo ⏳

The Men in Blazers community is built on your passion ⚽️ Let us know what you value most, what you’d like to see more of, and where we can improve by filling out our 2025 survey 💙 Share your thoughts 👉 mibcourage.co/46ktsIl

How the world works, part 2. Second instalment of reporting on Trump family members, in-laws and how American diplomacy is now shaped by personal ties and curious business interests Tiffany Trump Cruised on an Oil Mogul’s Yacht as Her Father-in-Law Talked Oil Deals www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/w...

Today, on Wilson's World, how defeat to Bayern highlighted how few of Chelsea's problems have been resolved. jonawils.substack.com/p/chelsea-un...

Rory Smith's Correspondent Newsletter has FLOWN 📫 🏆 The Super League hiding in plain sight 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Why PL clubs don't always win the CL 🍕Two new restaurant recs in France And, even a Yorkshireman admits the Champions League has real magic READ IT HERE: mibcourage.co/4nBh51t

Brody and Sienna Mann were last seen in Southport www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic winner at Anfield. Luke and Jim are very quick to point out that's one in the eye for Pete Donaldson... Plus, Chelsea understandably struggled away from home against Nicolas Jackson’s Bayern Munich. New Ramble 👇 lnk.to/ramble

Manchester United Women are the only team Beth Mead has played more than once in the WSL and failed to score against. #MUNARS

It's Merseyside Derby weekend 💙❤️ What's in store Saturday at Anfield? We want to hear from YOU (hint: it's Everton pain) 🎥 Send Rog a VIDEO or a VOICEMAIL with YOUR big questions and predictions for tomorrow’s Big Weekend Preview: mibcourage.co/bwps

BlueCo is turning players into pawns ♟️ At least that's what Strasbourg fans are saying 😡 Andy explains more! Catch the new OTC 🔗 in bio

ARE WE IN THE FINAL ACT OF THE RUBEN AMORIM ERA AT UNITED? 😬

Goals from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku gave Manchester City a 2-0 win against 10-man Napoli. Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo was sent off for bringing down Haaland on the edge of the box in the first half.

The brother and sister have now been found www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

MAN CITY’S ICON RETURNS TO THE ETIHAD TODAY (along with his signature move) 🩵 And Napoli are hungry for European glory