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October 2026

🇮🇹 After years in the doldrums, Italy’s forgotten club is on course for a Serie A comeback
Coached by Filippo Inzaghi, Palermo are resurgent and pushing for promotion!
 • Graham Ruthven
🏆 Favourites emerge at U17 Women’s World Cup, Faroese champions crowned, Swedish title race back on? | VAR
⏰ One-second goal • 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England win Cerebral Palsy WC • ☔️ Scottish storm chaos
 • Graham Ruthven
🇲🇼 How this tiny club on an African island owned by a YouTuber became a big deal in South Korea
Chizumulu Island FC are targeting promotion to the Malawian top division!
 • Graham Ruthven
🇫🇷 Bordeaux get started in French SIXTH tier, J-League’s new leaders, Jamie Vardy’s (still) having a party | VAR
🇿🇼 Scottland FC’s history win • 🎪 Orlando’s circus goal • 🇸🇪 Stockholm Derby drama
 • Graham Ruthven
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe’s new dominant team is chasing a place among African football’s elite
Founded in 2023, Scottland FC are aiming to qualify for the CAF Champions League!
 • Graham Ruthven
🇦🇺 South Melbourne’s stunning Australia Cup triumph, Rayo fans force abandonment, Seedorf’s new job | VAR
🇳🇴 Norwegian title race • ☔️ Soggy Eternal Derby • 🇪🇬 Al Ahly win Cairo Derby
 • Graham Ruthven
👑 Why is Lionel Messi building his own multi-club ownership group?
The GOAT has invested in three different clubs as he prepares for retirement!
 • Graham Ruthven
🇰🇷 South Korea make it four-in-a-row at Asian Games, Dzeko’s Bosnia farewell, Ted Lasso star makes league debut | VAR
🇧🇷 Brazil win in India • 🤯 Record El Clasico result • 🐶 Dog crashes Scotland match
 • Graham Ruthven
🇨🇳 China’s youth football revolution is starting to yield eye-catching results
The Dragon Team face one more match at the Asian Games after an historic run!
 • Graham Ruthven

September 2026

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