How two tobacco tycoons, Cesc Fabregas' unique link, a former England hardman and the 'Disney model' inspired Como's remarkable rise ahead of Manchester United clash

Daily Mail - Oct 21, 2026

Just seven years ago, they were playing in Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football, having suffered three bankruptcies between 2004 and 2017.

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Oct 20, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo's night to forget: Star, 41, misses huge chance AND a penalty in Al-Nassr win, hours after being attacked by Erik ten Hag for 'letting down' Man United

Ronaldo's difficult evening capped a tricky day for the Portuguese forward after former Man United boss Erik ten Hag hit out at his attitude in a wide-ranging interview with The Athletic.

The night Rio Ngumoha cemented his status as a future world-beater: Liverpool had a £400m attack at their disposal but it was the 18-year-old who shone brightest in chaotic comeback win, writes LEWIS STEELE

Oct 20, 2026

The night Rio Ngumoha cemented his status as a future world-beater: Liverpool had a £400m attack at their disposal but it was the 18-year-old who shone brightest in chaotic comeback win, writes LEWIS STEELE

LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: They used to call it 'Pep roulette' at Man City, when Pep Guardiola would throw a surprise every weekend by changing up his front line to devastating effect.

Blood clots have halted Jalen Hurts's NFL season. They've also been a problem for other sports stars

Oct 20, 2026

Blood clots have halted Jalen Hurts's NFL season. They've also been a problem for other sports stars

Football player Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles is expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots in his lungs. The announcement brings new attention to the condition and raises questions about why so many high-profile athletes have been diagnosed with blood clots in recent years.

Champions League RECAP: Liverpool fight back to beat Villarreal in seven-goal thriller, Phil Foden hits hat-trick for Man City against AEK Athens

Oct 20, 2026

Champions League RECAP: Liverpool fight back to beat Villarreal in seven-goal thriller, Phil Foden hits hat-trick for Man City against AEK Athens

Relive Daily Mail Sport's coverage as Liverpool beat Villarreal and Manchester City smashed AEK Athens in the Champions League group phase.

Why defiant Man City fans are going bananas: former forward Imre Varadi on his trademarked giant inflatable fruit based on his famous terrace nickname... with club set to order another 30,000!

Oct 20, 2026

Why defiant Man City fans are going bananas: former forward Imre Varadi on his trademarked giant inflatable fruit based on his famous terrace nickname... with club set to order another 30,000!

Bananas are back in fashion, and Imre Varadi is a man in demand. 'The phone is ringing off the hook,' he explains and right on cue his device pings and lights up with another message.

The 76ers have a LeBron James problem. His reclusive billionaire behavior and helicopter obsession will only add to long-suffering Philadelphia's agony... and infuriate Knicks fans even more: ALEX RASKIN

Oct 20, 2026

The 76ers have a LeBron James problem. His reclusive billionaire behavior and helicopter obsession will only add to long-suffering Philadelphia's agony... and infuriate Knicks fans even more: ALEX RASKIN

LeBron James's long-anticipated farewell tour begins Tuesday night with a road game in New York - or, as he'll call it for the next six-to-eight months, home.

Brewers promised a ticket to any future game for $1,000. Some fans unhappy with World Series seats

Oct 20, 2026

Brewers promised a ticket to any future game for $1,000. Some fans unhappy with World Series seats

Brewers promised a ticket to any future game for $1,000. Some fans unhappy with World Series seats

The Phil Foden show in front of 20,000 empty seats at the Etihad: Man City's hat-trick hero has found the fizz and purpose that deserted him last season as he stakes his claim in style, writes JACK GAUGHAN

Oct 20, 2026

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JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: While all eyes are on how Man City replace Erling Haaland, Phil Foden made his point on who fills in for Antoine Semenyo on the right wing.

Penguins' Ben Kindel stable at Utah hospital after medical emergency on team flight

Oct 20, 2026

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Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel was being evaluated at a Salt Lake City hospital on Tuesday after having a medical emergency on the team's flight home from a four-game trip.

NFL referee Larry Smith will miss the rest of the season after bizarre leg injury which saw him carted off the field

Oct 20, 2026

NFL referee Larry Smith will miss the rest of the season after bizarre leg injury which saw him carted off the field

The NFL announced a season-ending injury for one of their officials after an accident during a game at Wembley Stadium in London last Sunday.

PSG end Barcelona's winning run as Liverpool fight back against Villarreal

Oct 20, 2026

PSG end Barcelona's winning run as Liverpool fight back against Villarreal

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday, handing the Catalans their first defeat of the season. Liverpool staged a dramatic comeback to edge Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, while Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 victory over AEK Athens.

Revealed: How Lord's is taking drastic action to sort pitch problems for 2027 Ashes Test after 'unsatisfactory' surface against New Zealand

Oct 20, 2026

Revealed: How Lord's is taking drastic action to sort pitch problems for 2027 Ashes Test after 'unsatisfactory' surface against New Zealand

LAWRENCE BOOTH: The groundstaff had only clear 10 days before the first Test against New Zealand in June, when a surface of variable bounce was rated 'unsatisfactory' by the ICC.

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