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‘We miss her the same every day’: Olivia Cusack on her late footballer sister Maddy

<p>Family is determined to ensure her ‘legacy lives on’ three years after the Sheffield United player’s death</p><p>Olivia Cusack says her sister, the late Maddy Cusack, is on her mind every single day and she is determined to ensure her “legacy lives on” three years after the former England youth international midfielder’s death.</p><p>Olivia, together with family and friends of Maddy, walked 29…The Guardian
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Hayen must worry about his Burnley future but fans’ fears are existential

<p>Derby’s stoppage-time equaliser leaves Burnley winless at home since last October and financial problems are mounting</p><p>The greatest moments of Burnley’s history were beamed on to a big screen before kick-off at Turf Moor, accompanied by famous lines of commentary. The final one, the moment promotion was sealed under Scott Parker in April 2025, was soundtracked by: “Burnley are back in the…The Guardian
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‘I can’t wait for the Ashes’: new England Test coach Fleming targets No 1 spot

<p>New Zealander plans to add ‘a bit of cricket sense in key moments’ to Bazball template and make England the world’s best Test team</p><p>“Flemball? That’s a medical condition.” Stephen Fleming’s first press conference as England Test coach was exactly what you would expect from a man appointed to bring calm to a team that had started to career off course.</p><p>While the Manchester rain did…The Guardian
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European football: Rosenior taunts Strasbourg fans who ‘insulted family’

<ul><li><p>English manager responds after Paris FC’s win</p></li><li><p>Martínez rescues Inter; Salah hits hat-trick</p></li></ul><p><strong>Paris FC</strong> extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 campaign, beating Liam Rosenior’s old charges <strong>Strasbourg</strong> 2-1 in a match marred by abusive chants towards the Englishman from visiting fans.</p><p>The game was halted in the…The Guardian
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Zidane’s next move as France coach may reveal the wizard behind the curtain | Jonathan Wilson

<p>It is apt that the most perplexing football country will now be guided by the most enigmatic of leaders</p><p>Even in his playing days, Zinedine Zidane seemed unknowable. As a manager, the sense of distance has only grown. He won three Champions Leagues with Real Madrid without ever giving a sense of what his idea of football looked like.</p><p>France are perhaps the most perplexing football…The Guardian
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Holmberg rescues point for Arsenal but Manchester United off the mark in WSL

<p>Arsenal were mightily relieved as a 95th-minute Smilla Holmberg volley rescued a point at home to a much-improved Manchester United side, but the draw will not be enough to eradicate concerns about how far behind the leaders Manchester City Renée Slegers’ team are slipping already and how frequently they seem to struggle to break down a low block.</p><p>A defiant Manchester United stunned the…The Guardian
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‘They deserved to win’: Mikel Arteta left humbled by Brighton defeat

<ul><li><p>Arsenal’s 100% start to season comes to an end</p></li><li><p>Manager says team put themselves in trouble from start</p></li></ul><p>Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal were taught a lesson by free-scoring Brighton as their 100% start to the season <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/19/brighton-arsenal-premier-league-match-report">was abruptly ended on Saturday</a>. Not…The Guardian
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De Zerbi rips into Spurs players after Villa defeat: ‘Disappointed, sad and frustrated’

<ul><li><p>Tottenham lose 3-2 at home with two late goals</p></li><li><p>‘We can’t lose the game in this way,’ says manager</p></li></ul><p>Roberto De Zerbi tore into his failing Tottenham team after their 3-2 defeat by Aston Villa, saying “we can’t lose the game in this way”. The Italian headed straight down the tunnel at full time, but was once again forced to endure boos as Tottenham went into…The Guardian
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Rory McIlroy gives himself a chance to repeat history at PGA Championship

<ul><li><p>Northern Irishman two behind Celli and Elvira</p></li><li><p>Unlikely leaders birdie 18th to reach 13 under </p></li></ul><p>Eighteen holes sit between Rory McIlroy and an impressive piece of symmetry. In September 2025, McIlroy claimed a second Irish Open title in euphoric scenes at the K Club. Five months earlier, he had won the Masters.</p><p>At Wentworth on Sunday, McIlroy will…The Guardian
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Newcastle back to winning ways as Willock and Hall end Hull’s unbeaten start

<p>Hull always knew, sooner or later, they would lose a Premier League game, but no one can say they did not do everything in their power to try to delay that inaugural top-tier defeat.</p><p>After conceding two goals in the opening seven minutes, Hull could easily have folded but they are made of sterner stuff than that. Tellingly, they also sensed the inherent fragility of a gifted, but…The Guardian
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Was Wrexham’s trailblazing black footballer also the first Indigenous Australian to play overseas?

<p>Mystery surrounds the origin of Peter Baines, the trailblazing black footballer who played for the Welsh club, among others, during the 1940s</p><ul><li><p><em><strong>Warning:</strong> Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article may contain the image and name of an Indigenous Australian who has died</em></p></li></ul><p><em> </em></p><p>The story has the…The Guardian

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