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Alonso signals Enzo Fernandez exit as Man City's £130m bid edges closer
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso left Enzo Fernandez out of the squad for the win over Brighton and admitted the decision was 'best for the team', with Manchester City lining up a British-record £130m deal ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Neville backs referee as Tielemans penalty shout dismissed during United's clash with Ipswich
Gary Neville sided with referee Craig Pawson and VAR after Youri Tielemans went down under a Dara O'Shea challenge in the 43rd minute at Old Trafford, calling the Belgian's fall 'too theatrical' to warrant a penalty.
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Martinez debuts in seven-goal thriller as Chelsea beat Brighton to stay in title hunt
Emiliano Martinez kept goal for Chelsea just 24 hours after his £7.5m move from Aston Villa, as the Blues survived a seven-goal thriller against Brighton at Stamford Bridge to record back-to-back Premier League wins.
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Sons of PC killed in A66 crash lead out Manchester United as Old Trafford pays tribute
The two sons of PC Matthew Blades, killed in a head-on collision on the A66 in Teesside, served as mascots at Old Trafford as Manchester United honoured the officer ahead of their Premier League match against Ipswich Town.
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Palmer seals seven-goal thriller as Alonso's Chelsea demolish Brighton 4-3 in Premier League opener
Cole Palmer's decisive fourth goal capped a 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge, with Emiliano Martinez making his debut in goal and Joao Pedro scoring either side of a comedy own goal on his return to his former club.
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Benzema free from Al-Hilal: Can Lyon and Marseille really believe it?
Pushed out by Al-Hilal before his contract expires, Karim Benzema could become a free agent. At 37, the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is fueling fantasies in Ligue 1, but major obstacles remain.
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FFF closes door on Girondins, condemned to sixth division and possible liquidation
The FFF Executive Committee has definitively refused to grant Girondins de Bordeaux a reprieve in National 2, condemning the club to play in Régional 1 — the sixth tier of French football — with the looming threat of judicial liquidation.
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Calvert-Lewin's late strike rescues Leeds in 1-1 home draw with Brentford
Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised in the 79th minute to earn Leeds a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Elland Road, cancelling out Kevin Schade's first-half opener in their opening home Premier League game of the season.
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Ndiaye's Sale to Tottenham to Net OM €5M Through Resale Clause
Transferred to Everton two years ago for €18M, Iliman Ndiaye is about to join Tottenham for approximately €70M. A 10% sell-on clause inserted during the initial sale will allow OM to recover nearly €5M.
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Zidane loses his first duel as France manager… on The Voice Kids
Newly appointed France manager Zinédine Zidane recorded a video to convince young contestant Azure to join rapper Soprano's team on The Voice Kids. The candidate ultimately chose Santa instead.
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Chelsea beats Brighton 4-3 but concedes five goals in two matches under Xabi Alonso
The Blues secured a second consecutive Premier League victory against Brighton (4-3), driven by an in-form Cole Palmer. But London's defence, with three goals conceded including one in the 96th minute, remains Xabi Alonso's priority concern.
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Arsenal sell Martinelli and Jesus as Bartishvili signing caps frantic window finale
Arsenal are set to sanction the departures of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira before Tuesday's transfer deadline, while also agreeing a £4m deal for Georgian winger Andria Bartishvili.
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Paredes appeals 10-match ban citing disparity with Gavi's one-game suspension after World Cup final brawl
Leandro Paredes is challenging the 10-match ban FIFA handed him for his role in the post-match brawl following Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina on 19 July in East Rutherford. The Argentina midfielder argues the punishment is disproportionate given Gavi received only a one-match suspension.
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Saha urges Man United to sign Osimhen, claiming Nigerian striker is 'still waiting' for the move
Former United striker Louis Saha insists Victor Osimhen remains keen on a move to Old Trafford, while also suggesting the Galatasaray forward could partner Benjamin Sesko rather than replace him.
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Arsenal set to smash their transfer record as Martinelli nears £55m Al-Hilal move
Gabriel Martinelli is closing in on a £55.7m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal, which would surpass Arsenal's previous record sale of £35m received for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2017. Gabriel Jesus is also expected to join Barcelona before Tuesday's deadline.
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Alonso hints at Enzo Fernandez Chelsea exit after axing midfielder for second straight game
Xabi Alonso has described leaving Enzo Fernandez out of Chelsea's squad as 'for the best', with the Argentine linked to a £120m move to Manchester City before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Alvarez returns to Atletico training after telling Arteta he does not want Arsenal move
Julian Alvarez has resumed training at Atletico Madrid after missing three sessions this week, but the standoff deepens following reports he told Mikel Arteta he has no desire to return to England.
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Arsenal agree £8.57m deal to sell Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona after three seasons
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona for £8.57 million, with further add-ons possible. The 29-year-old Brazilian forward had been frozen out of Mikel Arteta's squad this season after being made available for transfer.
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Lloris Dominates MLS at 39 with 12 Clean Sheets, Frustrates D.C. United
Hugo Lloris delivered two decisive saves in LAFC's 0-0 draw at D.C. United, extending an exceptional MLS season with 12 clean sheets—the best in the entire league.
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Ndiaye to Tottenham for £60m: Former OM flop revived by Spurs after City interest
Iliman Ndiaye is set to leave Everton for Tottenham for approximately £60 million, according to Fabrizio Romano. Manchester City had also targeted the Senegalese forward before turning to Cody Gakpo.
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