"A bone stress reaction in his feet," Guardiola told Sky Sports ahead of Sunday's kick-off when asked why Haaland was not in the squad.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/haaland-blow-man-city-he-misses-luton-clash-injury-3978606?cid=cna_flip_070214

A Celtic statement read: "Please note that prior to kick-off at Ibrox there will be a minute's silence to remember the victims of the Ibrox Disaster.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9999683/rangers-celtic-frank-mcgarvey-pele-pope-ibrox-disaster-silence/

AFC Wimbledon’s kick-off time in their EFL League Two clash at Milton Keynes has been changed at the request of Thames Valley Police.

Source: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/wimbledons-league-two-clash-at-milton-keynes-has-kick-off-time-changed-after-police-request/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wimbledons-league-two-clash-at-milton-keynes-has-kick-off-time-changed-after-police-requ

A few minutes before kick-off, a familiar figure wearing a smart suit and an air of intensity undimmed by age took hold of one handle of the FA Cup and carried it out on to the Wembley pitch alongside Manchester City legend Mike Summerbee.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12155669/Man-Citys-Treble-dream-lives-Premier-League-champions-beat-United-2-1-FA-Cup-final.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

After dragging themselves back into the match having gone two goals down within minutes of kick-off, Manchester United complete a spirited comeback to beat Nottingham Forest and extend their long winning streak at Old Trafford.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-nottingham-forest-live-stream-premier-league-2023-b2399891.html

Ahead of kick-off against Huddersfield Giants yesterday, the mischievous wolf decided to top up his tan in the middle of The Halliwell Jones Stadium field and even the arrival of the players could not shift him.

Source: https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/wolves/wolvesnews/23581418.warrington-wolves-mascot-sent-off-sunbathing/?ref=rss

Ahead of kick-off against Ross County it was also revealed that Rodgers turned down the chance to manage in Saudi Arabia before joining Celtic for a second stint.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23703598.carl-starfelt-benched-celtic-due-transfer-talks-says-rodgers/?ref=rss

Alexander Isak has passed a late fitness test and is available for Newcastle United in their return to Premier League action against Burnley (3pm kick-off) at St James’ Park.

Source: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-ps140m-injury-boost-as-key-players-spotted-at-st-james-park-ahead-of-burnley-4354820

Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on stage to kick-off Google I/O 2023 starting off with AI, particularly generative AI.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/life/technology-google-io-2023-live-updates-pixel-7a-india-launch-pixel-fold-unveil-android-14-other-top-announcements-3082108/

A midweek Champions League play-off against at a sold-out and noisily-hyperactive Ibrox will be followed by a trip to Dingwall for a Saturday lunchtime kick-off against Ross County.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/michael-beale-carrying-weighty-rangers-30740680

And Church then travel to local rivals Redditch United on Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26) with kick-off at 3pm at the Valley Stadium.

Source: https://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/sport/football-alvechurch-thriving-off-the-pitch-despite-on-field-struggles/

And the numbers released on Sunday show that there's still a chance for other candidates to close the gap before the Iowa caucuses kick-off the primary contests on January 15.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12873967/Major-boost-Nikki-Haley-far-surpasses-Ron-DeSantis-second-place-New-Hampshire-trailing-Trump-15-poll-just-37-days-primary-election.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Arteta has been speaking ahead of kick-off and has explained that he chose to drop Martinelli and bring in Trossard as he 'needs some energy in the front line'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-11757973/Aston-Villa-vs-Arsenal-Premier-League-2022-23-Live-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Arteta may not have thought too much about Arsenal's poor record on Oxford's ground before kick-off on Monday.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1719049/arsenal-barcelona-fabio-vieira-mikel-arteta-oxford-fa-cup

As far as Leeds United’s manager is concerned, it is just good manager v good manager in the Championship’s early kick-off.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-v-ipswich-town-challenge-of-new-ideas-is-keeping-old-head-daniel-farke-on-his-toes-4455383

A slight delay occurred to kick-off at Brentford due to a sanitation issue inside the stadium, but it took only 11 minutes for Tottenham to score the first goal of this new era.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/08/13/two-assists-for-james-maddison-as-tottenham-move-on-without-harry-kane-with-draw/

As the clock ticks closer to kick-off at 4:30 pm GMT, the echoes of past victories and the hunger for present glory resonate within the walls of Anfield.

Source: https://punchng.com/13-stats-to-know-ahead-of-liverpool-man-united-clash/

At Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein’s kick-off fundraiser for an (apparent) county executive run.

Source: https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county-treasurer-john-weinstein-announces-run-for-county-executive/

Before kick-off, Deputy Labour Leader and Member of Parliament for Ashton-Under-Lyne, Angela Rayner spent time volunteering.

Source: https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/sport/23433253.guiseleys-woes-continue-fall-another-defeat/?ref=rss

Before kick-off there was a rousing minute’s applause in tribute to former promotion-winning Albion midfielder Ian Hamilton, who passed away recently.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2023/09/23/west-brom-0-millwall-0---report/