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McTominay secures extra special win for Man United
Substitute scores twice in added time to secure 2-1 victory at Old Trafford
Manchester United's players celebrate their dramatic victory over Brentford. Reuters
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during against Osasuna. APJude Bellingham stars again as Real Madrid hammer Osasuna
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LUTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur at Kenilworth Road on October 07, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne / Getty Images)Tottenham go top after hard-fought win over Luton
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Mohamed Salah will spend the upcoming international break with the Egypt national squad in the UAE. PAMohamed Salah confirmed for Egypt training camp in Al Ain
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Morocco's players celebrate after winning their World Cup quarter-final against Portugal in Qatar in December 2022. APMorocco dreaming of home glory at Afcon 2025 and World Cup 2030
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Sepahan fans light flares in the stands after their Asian Champions League match against Al Ittihad was cancelled. EPADesire to de-escalate prevails as AFC aims to rearrange Sepahan v Ittihad
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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the AFC Champions League game against Istiklol. ReutersSPL predictions: Stroll for Al Nassr as Jeddah derby ends in draw
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Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah with his lawyer and agent Ramy Abbas Issa. UNHCR / Vodafone FoundationSalah’s £1m-a-week deal and how top footballers are rewarded
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Banaat FC founder Budreya Faisal a long-time prominent figure on the men’s football scene in the country and the region. Ruel Pableo for The NationalBanaat FC: The UAE's 'game-changing' new women's football club
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Man United v Brentford ratings: Onana 4, McTominay 9; Pinnock 8
Super sub McTominay comes on to rescue United with two late goals
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, left, his winner against Brentford at Old Trafford. AFP
Manchester United's players celebrate their dramatic victory over Brentford. ReutersMcTominay secures extra special win for Man United
Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring against Luton Town. GettyLuton v Spurs ratings: Adebayo 4; Bissouma 2, Van de Ven 8
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during a press conference at Anfield on Wednesday, October 4. PAKlopp wants Liverpool's game against Tottenham replayed
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As it happened: Benzema back but Al Ittihad lose to Al Ahli in Saudi Pro League
French forward had two goals disallowed as Franck Kessie strike decides Jeddah derby
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 06: Karim Benzema of Al-Ittihad warms up prior to the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahly at King Abdullah Sports City on October 06, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the AFC Champions League game against Istiklol. ReutersSPL predictions: Stroll for Al Nassr as Jeddah derby ends in draw
Al Hilal's Neymar, right, and FC Nassaji Mazandaran's Esmaeil Babaei, left, challenge for the ball. APNeymar scores first Al Hilal goal in victory over Nassaji
Cristiano Ronaldo is pivotal to the growth of the Saudi Pro League. Getty ImagesHow Saudi football's $1bn galaxy of stars aim to score global success
Liverpool and Egypt star Mohamed Salah with his lawyer and agent Ramy Abbas Issa. UNHCR / Vodafone FoundationSalah’s £1m-a-week deal and how top footballers are rewarded
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo secured victory against Al Tai in the Saudi Pro League. ReutersRonaldo scores again as Al Nassr make it nine wins in a row
Steven Gerrar's Al Ettifaq are one of the surprise packages this season thanks largely to smart recruitment of players such as Demarai Gray. ReutersAl Ettifaq aim to establish themselves as SPL title contenders
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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the AFC Champions League game against Istiklol. ReutersSPL predictions: Stroll for Al Nassr as Jeddah derby ends in draw
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores first AFC Champions League goal
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Ronaldo scores again as Al Nassr make it nine wins in a row
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Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during against Osasuna. APJude Bellingham stars again as Real Madrid hammer Osasuna
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Jude Bellingham inspires Real Madrid to win over Girona
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Girona not ready to dream of Leicester despite flying start
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Xavi hails Barca's 'winning character' after thrilling fightback win
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Neymar dons a white thobe for Saudi National Day. InstgramNeymar and Benzema don Saudi attire to celebrate kingdom's National Day
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Soccer Football - Champions League - Group F - AC Milan v Newcastle United - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 19, 2023 AC Milan's Yunus Musah in action with Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier REUTERS / Daniele MascoloAC Milan v Newcastle ratings: Tomori 8, Giroud 5; Trippier 8
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