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Mourinho defends Diomandé, signed for €140m and still too naive to dominate La Liga
Under pressure after just three brief appearances with Real Madrid, Yan Diomandé has the public backing of José Mourinho, who is calling for patience with the 19-year-old Ivorian winger signed for €140 million this summer.
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Leicester owner personally blocks Manchester United's £15m move for Louis Page
Manchester United failed to sign Leicester City teenager Louis Page before the transfer deadline after the club's owner, Aiyawatt 'Khun Top' Srivaddhanaprabha, personally intervened to reject a reported £15m offer. Michael Carrick did complete four senior signings during the window.
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Teen winger Bartishvili flies in for Arsenal medical as Martinelli's £60m Saudi exit nears
Arsenal have agreed a five-year deal with 17-year-old Georgian winger Andria Bartishvili, who arrived in London for his medical on Wednesday, while Gabriel Martinelli's £60m move to Al-Hilal is also expected to be confirmed imminently.
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Fernandes singles out Bournemouth's Alex Scott as the £100m midfielder United never signed
Manchester United spent £155m on three midfielders this summer, but captain Bruno Fernandes has publicly identified Bournemouth's Alex Scott — valued at around £100m and tracked by United, Arsenal and Liverpool — as the player he most admires.
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Dugarry accuses former OM leadership of lying to supporters for years
Christophe Dugarry has harshly criticized Olympique de Marseille's management under Pablo Longoria and Frank McCourt, arguing that supporters were deceived about the club's financial reality, which now faces severe austerity measures.
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Olise shines again as Bayern thrashes Osnabrück to reach DFB-Pokal last 16
Caught off guard by Osnabrück's early opener, Bayern Munich overturned the second-division club 4-1 on Wednesday evening. Harry Kane (brace) and Michael Olise, once again on the scoresheet, guided the trophy holders into the last 16.
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Dubai side Arabian Falcons plot surprise move to end Jadon Sancho's free-agent wait
Jadon Sancho remains without a club after Manchester United released him at the end of his contract this summer. UAE second-division side Arabian Falcons, managed by Jonjo Shelvey and captained by Ravel Morrison, are now plotting an approach for the former England winger.
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Liverpool weighed eight winger targets before sealing £123m Barcola deal from PSG
Liverpool pursued as many as eight wide options during the summer window, including Anthony Gordon and Endrick, before eventually agreeing a £123million fee with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola.
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McTominay reassures Napoli fans he is 'fine' ahead of planned heart surgery
Scott McTominay has broken his silence after Napoli confirmed the Scotland midfielder will undergo cardiac ablation surgery for a mild benign arrhythmia. The Serie A player of the year says the procedure was planned in pre-season and expects to miss around four games.
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Richarlison agrees Trabzonspor move that would triple his Spurs wages
Tottenham forward Richarlison has reportedly agreed personal terms with Turkish club Trabzonspor, where he would earn around £300,000 per week — three times his current salary. Spurs have so far rejected two offers of £15m and £20m for the Brazilian.
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Free-agent Sancho targeted by Dubai club Arabian Falcons as career search continues
Jadon Sancho remains without a club after Manchester United released him in June and Aston Villa declined to make his loan permanent. Dubai side Arabian Falcons, managed by Jonjo Shelvey, are now preparing a pitch for the former England winger.
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PSG Women Secure Champions League Qualification Against Frankfurt After Extra Time
After a 1-1 draw in regular time, PSG Women dominated Frankfurt 5-1 in extra time playing with a numerical advantage on Wednesday in Poissy to secure their ticket for the 2026-2027 women's Champions League.
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Nicky Butt values Rashford's United return at £70m as redemption story takes shape
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has described Marcus Rashford's return to Old Trafford as worth £70 million to the club, with the winger now featuring in Michael Carrick's Premier League plans after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.
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Olmo slams Atletico Madrid for blocking Alvarez's 'dream' move to Arsenal or Barcelona
Barcelona's Dani Olmo has publicly criticised Atletico Madrid for refusing to sell Julian Alvarez during the summer window, after the Argentine was linked with both Arsenal and Barcelona before Atletico blocked any deal.
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Genesio nearly left OM this summer, Richard confirms breaking point
OM president Stéphane Richard has acknowledged that Bruno Genesio came close to resigning during the summer transfer window, particularly over the Igor Paixao situation, which was ultimately resolved thanks to Frank McCourt's intervention.
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Leicester reject Manchester United's 'very big' deadline-day bid for Louis Page
Leicester City owner Khun Top personally turned down a substantial Manchester United offer for 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page on deadline day, with reports suggesting the package could have reached £23 million. Page responded by assisting in a 2-0 League One win over Plymouth.
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FIFA's 10-match ban pushes Paredes toward Argentina retirement after World Cup brawl
Leandro Paredes has hinted he may retire from international football after receiving a 10-match ban and £66,000 fine for his role in a post-match brawl following Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain. The Boca Juniors midfielder says he has yet to speak with coach Lionel Scaloni but admits continuing "will be difficult."
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Benatia leaves OM and bounces back as TV consultant alongside Nasri
Two months after his departure from Olympique de Marseille, Medhi Benatia is joining the consultant team of a major French sports channel, where he will reunite with his childhood friend Samir Nasri. Former Morocco coach Walid Regragui is also joining the broadcast.
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OM's summer transfer window: McCourt's reassuring statements catch up with the owner
Olympique de Marseille closed its summer transfer window without signing a single player, after cashing in approximately 90 million euros from sales. A record that starkly contrasts with Frank McCourt's April comments, in which he praised the club's financial strength.
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Orlando Gill joins Lille and closes the Mbappé controversy from the 2026 World Cup
Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill, at the centre of a controversy following France's round-of-16 match against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, has signed for Lille for approximately 4 million euros. He says he has made peace with the situation and maintains good relations with Ethan Mbappé.
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