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Shaw set to miss Brighton but expected back for Fulham as De Ligt and Amad remain sidelined
Michael Carrick says Luke Shaw could be fit for Manchester United's Carabao Cup tie with Brighton on Wednesday, but the left-back is more likely to return for Sunday's Premier League visit of Fulham. Matthijs de Ligt and Amad are both ruled out this week.
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Baleba targets October debut for Manchester United after ankle injury delays £70m signing
Carlos Baleba could make his Manchester United debut against Tottenham on October 10 after the £70m midfielder returned to grass work for the first time. The 22-year-old arrived from Brighton in August already carrying an ankle ligament injury.
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Carrick expects £65m Baleba to return after international break for Tottenham clash
Carlos Baleba has been sidelined by an ankle injury since his £65m move from Brighton, but Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick expects the Cameroon midfielder to be available after the international break, potentially in time to face Tottenham.
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Raheem Sterling appears in court on dangerous driving and nitrous oxide charges
Raheem Sterling attended Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday for his first appearance on charges of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen, following a single-vehicle collision on the M3 on 28 May.
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Nou Camp snatches 2029 Champions League final from Wembley after 30-year absence
UEFA's Executive Committee has awarded the 2029 Champions League final to Barcelona's revamped Nou Camp, ending a 30-year wait for the venue and passing over Wembley and Dortmund's Westfalenstadion. The 2028 final goes to Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena.
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Manchester United in talks to sign Leicester's Louis Page, an 18-year-old boyhood Red Devils fan
Manchester United are in initial talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Louis Page, 18, who is a boyhood Old Trafford supporter. The England Under-19 international has registered three assists in four League One matches this season.
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Toppmöller leaves Lens after his assistant's dismissal, according to Bild
Arriving at RC Lens this summer, Dino Toppmöller reportedly resigned after the club removed his assistant Nelson Morgado, deemed too demanding with the French staff. Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take interim charge from Friday at Monaco.
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Mourinho challenges press over silence on Barcelona and Atlético penalty calls
José Mourinho ended his Real Madrid pre-match press conference by pointedly questioning why journalists had not asked about contentious penalties awarded to Barcelona and Atlético Madrid over the weekend, raising the topic himself as he left the room.
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Bayern Munich backs Kane for 2026 Ballon d'Or, drops Olise
With four Bayern players among the 30 Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees, the Bavarian club has decided to concentrate its official support on Harry Kane, who scored 61 goals last season.
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Sole candidate in Rabat, Infantino heading toward FIFA re-election
On March 18 in Rabat, Gianni Infantino is expected to be re-elected FIFA president unopposed, despite UEFA's opposition to his plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors.
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Owen backs Carrick's Sesko decision but warns United striker is not yet world-class
Michael Owen has defended Michael Carrick's choice to keep Benjamin Sesko on the bench for Sunday's Manchester derby, but cautioned that the £74m striker must play more regularly before he can be considered among the world's best centre-forwards.
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Rami defends Mbappé and Dembélé, lashes out at journalists over Ballon d'Or controversy
Adil Rami, 2018 World Cup winner alongside Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, has strongly defended the two players on Threads, calling the tensions reported around the Ballon d'Or "false controversies".
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Newcastle's injury crisis deepens ahead of unbeaten Hull's visit to St James' Park
Newcastle United head into Saturday's Premier League clash with Hull City carrying six injury concerns after a 3-0 thrashing by Leeds United, with Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey and Nico Gonzalez all doubts alongside three long-term absentees.
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Rodri reveals personal Mourinho call after choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid
Rodri has disclosed that he personally phoned José Mourinho to thank him after rejecting Real Madrid and completing a £65m move to Barcelona, where he has helped Hansi Flick's side win all six of their opening matches.
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FA urged to act on Fernandes after United star escapes punishment in Foden red-card row
Bruno Fernandes avoided a retrospective ban despite appearing to kick Phil Foden before the Manchester City midfielder was sent off in United's 1-0 derby defeat. Former professionals and journalists are divided over whether the FA should still intervene.
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Anderson's 'Kings of Manchester' call backed up by standout derby display against United
Elliot Anderson delivered his finest Manchester City performance yet in Sunday's derby win at Old Trafford, leading all City players in touches and accurate passes despite Phil Foden's early red card leaving the visitors a man down.
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Ruben Dias' father accidentally headbutted Noel Gallagher during City's dramatic 2022 title win
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was left with stitches and two black eyes after Ruben Dias' father accidentally headbutted him during Manchester City's chaotic Premier League title-clinching victory over Aston Villa in May 2022.
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Boudache chooses Algeria and closes door to Zidane before first squad
As Zinédine Zidane prepares to unveil his first France squad on September 18, Ligue 1 midfielder Kaïl Boudache has confirmed his definitive choice for the Algeria national team, citing his Kabyle roots.
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Lens sacks Toppmöller after just four Ligue 1 matches
RC Lens have decided to part ways with manager Dino Toppmöller after a record of one win, two defeats and a draw in four Ligue 1 matches. His assistant Yannick Cahuzac is expected to take over starting with the trip to Monaco on Friday.
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Liverpool host Spurs in Carabao Cup third round at Anfield with Fowler and Ferdinand on punditry
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur meet at Anfield in the Carabao Cup third round, with Mark Pougatch presenting and Robbie Fowler and Les Ferdinand serving as pundits for the midweek clash.
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