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Domenech slams Fofana and Fernandez-Pardo sales, Ligue 1 condemned to develop talent without ambition
Raymond Domenech heavily criticized Olympique Lyonnais and LOSC for selling Malick Fofana and Matias Fernandez-Pardo, denouncing a Ligue 1 reduced to the role of a feeder league. His outburst sparked strong reactions, particularly regarding television rights revenue.
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Fofana to Sunderland frees Paixao: OM decides to keep Brazilian winger
Sunderland ultimately chose Malick Fofana (OL) over Igor Paixao, leading OM's board to decide to retain the Brazilian winger, along with Aguerd, Timber and Emerson.
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Arteta confirms Mosquera is fine after Arsenal grind out 1-0 win at Aston Villa
Mikel Arteta revealed Cristhian Mosquera was substituted as a precaution during Arsenal's 1-0 Premier League victory at Aston Villa on Monday, with new signing Ezri Konsa making his debut against his former club after Bukayo Saka's second-half winner.
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Chelsea made late calls to sign Alex Scott as United, Arsenal and Liverpool circle £100m Bournemouth star
Chelsea lodged a £64m bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott this summer and made further calls in the final days of the window, only to be rebuffed. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool also pursued the 23-year-old, who has rejected a new contract and entered the final two years of his deal.
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Zirkzee loan, Balde at £34m and three more deals United could seal before deadline
Manchester United have hours left to complete their summer business, with a left-back still needed and Joshua Zirkzee among the players who could move on before the 11pm deadline.
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Neville Southall reassures fans he is not seriously ill after health scare
Everton and Wales legend Neville Southall, 67, has told concerned supporters he is not seriously ill after going quiet on social media over the weekend, revealing he is awaiting an operation for a recurring catheter problem.
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Gasperini closes Koné saga: Roma will not sell French midfielder
After Roma's 4-0 victory at Lecce in Serie A, manager Gian Piero Gasperini ruled out any departure for Manu Koné, despite reported interest from Chelsea in the final hours of the transfer window.
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Sunderland swoop for Lyon winger Fofana as Arsenal hesitation opens the door
Sunderland are closing in on a five-year deal for Lyon's Malick Fofana, 21, after the Belgian winger was given permission to travel for a medical. Arsenal had been linked but their hesitancy allowed the Championship club to move ahead.
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United and Juventus in 'full swing' loan talks to offload Zirkzee before deadline
Manchester United are in active negotiations with Juventus over a loan move for Joshua Zirkzee ahead of Tuesday's 11pm transfer deadline. Juventus have submitted a £2.1m loan offer with a £25.6m buy option, though United are pushing for a buyout clause closer to £30m.
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Jaden Heskey set to rejoin Sheffield Wednesday on loan as Man City clear squad
Manchester City's Jaden Heskey is poised to return to Sheffield Wednesday on loan before Tuesday's transfer deadline, while fellow youngster Stephen Mfuni has already completed a season-long move to Coventry City.
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Amass and Obi left out of United under-21s as deadline-day loans edge closer
Manchester United teenagers Harry Amass and Chido Obi were both absent from the club's under-21 side that beat Leicester 4-1 on Monday, with loan moves for both players expected before the transfer window closes.
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Güler, Camavinga and Bernardo Silva all suspended as Madrid host Inter in Champions League opener
Real Madrid will be without three midfielders for their Champions League opener against Inter at the Santiago Bernabéu on September 8, with Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva all serving bans carried over from red cards in last season's competition.
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Grealish returns to Everton on loan as Ndiaye seals £65m Manchester City move
Jack Grealish is set to rejoin Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline, with his medical already booked. The move comes as Iliman Ndiaye heads the other way in a deal worth up to £65 million.
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Bah and Echeverri set to leave Man City on deadline day as fringe pair find new clubs
Manchester City are closing in on deadline-day exits for defender Juma Bah and playmaker Claudio Echeverri. Bah is heading to Bundesliga side Augsburg on loan, while Benfica lead the race for Echeverri in a deal that could include an option to buy.
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Bourton-on-the-Water's century-old river football match ends in a 3-3 draw
Hundreds of spectators lined the banks of the River Windrush in Gloucestershire on Sunday as Bourton Rovers players contested their annual five-a-side fixture in ankle-deep water — a local tradition reportedly running for over 100 years.
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Chelsea in advanced talks for £52m Manu Kone swap as Enzo Fernandez nears City exit
Chelsea have submitted a €60m (£52m) bid for AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with winger Jamie Gittens heading the other way as part of a swap deal. The move is designed to cover the expected departure of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City.
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Liverpool drop Ismaila Sarr pursuit and keep Gakpo as deadline day ends quietly
Liverpool will not add a winger on deadline day after deciding to retain Cody Gakpo, who had been linked with an £85m move to Manchester City. The club's interest in Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr has now been shelved.
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Saka's second-half winner sends Arsenal top with two wins from two
Bukayo Saka tapped in Riccardo Calafiori's cross in the 59th minute to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park, extending their perfect start to the season as defending champions.
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Truffert in France squad under Zidane: Bournemouth left-back emerges as serious candidate
As Zinédine Zidane prepares his first France squad list, the left-back position remains open. Adrien Truffert's consistency at Bournemouth is seriously reviving his candidacy, two and a half years after his only cap.
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Miedema reveals why she left Arsenal to help Manchester City end their long title drought
Vivianne Miedema has opened up on her decision to leave Arsenal for Manchester City in 2024, explaining she wanted to help the club win trophies after years without silverware. The Dutch striker contributed 10 goals and five assists as City claimed their first WSL title since 2016 and completed a domestic double.
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