Harry Kane rescues Bayern but win record ends

BERLIN, Nov. 9 – Harry Kane scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Bayern Munich a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin on Saturday, ending the Bundesliga leaders’ record 16-match winning start to the season. The England captain headed home in the fourth minute of added time to secure a point for Vincent Kompany’s side, after Union’s Danilho…
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Díaz wonder goal, outshining Liverpool forwards

MUNICH, Germany – Bayern Munich forward Luis Díaz continued his impressive start to life in Germany with a spectacular goal in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Union Berlin, extending his tally to 10 goals and five assists in 16 appearances across all competitions this season. The Colombian winger, who joined Bayern from Liverpool in a £65 million ($86…
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Frank defends Spurs subs after fans boo changes

LONDON – Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank defended his tactical substitutions after his side’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Manchester United on Saturday, insisting every decision was made to help his team win despite boos from sections of the home crowd. United took the lead in the 32nd minute through Bryan Mbeumo, prompting frustration…
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Irish federation to call on UEFA to ban Israel

DUBLIN – Ireland’s Football Association (FAI) voted on Saturday to submit a formal motion to UEFA calling for Israel’s suspension from European football competitions, following a proposal led by Irish Premier Division club Bohemians. The motion, which required backing from at least half of the FAI’s voting delegates, passed with a clear majority,…
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Maresca credits Estêvão’s spark for Chelsea win

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca credited teenage forward Estêvão for sparking his side’s second-half revival in a 3–0 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, a result that lifted the Blues to second in the table. Chelsea were jeered off at halftime after failing to capitalize on their dominance against the…
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Man United fearful of lengthy Sesko injury layoff

LONDON – Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expressed concern that striker Benjamin Sesko may face a prolonged spell on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury during Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur. The Slovenia international, signed from RB Leipzig in a £74 million ($97 million) deal last summer,…
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Palace’s Guéhi injury doubt for England

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi is facing a spell on the sidelines and is unlikely to feature in England’s final two World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania after sustaining a foot injury during Thursday’s 3-1 Europa Conference League win over AZ Alkmaar. Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that the 25-year-old centre-back suffered…
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Dembélé, Yamal set to battle for FIFA Best award

Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal will renew their rivalry for world football’s top individual honours after both were named among the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, FIFA announced on Thursday. Dembélé, who lifted the Ballon d’Or in September ahead of Yamal, will again compete with his Barcelona counterpart for the sport’s top…
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