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Howard Webb Backs Phil Foden Red Card, Details VAR Limits on Bruno Fernandes Incident
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb confirmed Phil Foden's red card for violent conduct in the Manchester derby was correct. Webb stated Bruno Fernandes should have received a yellow card for initiating the clash, but VAR protocol prohibited intervention for a caution.
16 Sept 2026
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Japan ended the Filipinas' 2026 Asian Games campaign with a 4-0 victory in Friday's quarterfinal. A four-goal first-half blitz from Saori Takarada, Mami Ueno, and Chinari Kamiya sealed Japan's semifinal berth.
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The Philippine Football Federation and FIFA have launched the country's second FIFA Arena at the Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa. The all-weather quarter pitch is designed for youth small-sided games and debuted alongside the FIFA Boots for All and FIFA Medical initiatives.
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Stephen Curry Extends with Warriors: Contract Stability and Roster Geometry
The Golden State Warriors have secured Stephen Curry on a two-year, $116 million contract extension through 2028-29. Negotiated by agent Jeff Austin and finalized by GM Mike Dunleavy Jr., the agreement stabilizes the franchise's core alongside head coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green.
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George Russell narrowly held off Max Verstappen by a tenth of a second to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after two Safety Cars erased his 11-second lead. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli recovered from 16th to fifth, while Isack Hadjar claimed third in his return from injury.
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Brooklyn Nets Rebuild: Navigating Roster Realities and the New New York Landscape
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