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Running, beers and Desperate Housewives: Hazard describes his retirement without apologies
In a relaxed interview, Eden Hazard detailed his daily life since retirement: morning runs to lose weight, golf, padel, beers at the cafeteria and evenings watching Desperate Housewives.
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United face nine absentees for Ipswich clash as Carrick seeks first Premier League win
Manchester United host Ipswich Town at Old Trafford looking to bounce back from a 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City, but Michael Carrick must navigate an injury list that stretches to nine players across both squads.
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Chelsea sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5m to displace Robert Sanchez
Chelsea have completed the signing of World Cup winner and two-time Yashin Trophy recipient Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million. The 33-year-old Argentine has signed a three-year deal and is expected to become the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Man City make contact over Gakpo as Liverpool weigh squad depth before sanctioning sale
Manchester City have approached Liverpool about signing Cody Gakpo before the transfer window closes, but the Reds are reluctant to let him go until they are confident of completing further incomings. The Dutch forward has scored and assisted in Liverpool's opening two games under Andoni Iraola.
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Todibo chooses Lens on loan and inflicts fresh disappointment on Marseille
While Olympique de Marseille hoped to sign him to strengthen their defence, Jean-Clair Todibo has opted for Racing Club de Lens, arriving on loan without an option to buy, according to reports on Sunday.
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Gakpo set for £85m City move as Liverpool seal £100m Barcola deal and eye Sarr
Cody Gakpo is heading to Manchester City in a deal worth around £85m after Liverpool agreed a £100m fee — plus £20m in add-ons — for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the Reds also pursuing Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr.
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Evra urges Carrick to replace Luke Shaw before deadline, naming Lewis Hall as ideal fit
Patrice Evra has declared Luke Shaw's 'time has gone' at Manchester United following their 2-0 defeat to Hull City, calling on manager Michael Carrick to sign a new left-back before the September 1 transfer deadline. Newcastle's Lewis Hall, valued at around £60 million, is among the targets under consideration.
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Guendouzi Challenged by Lyon Supporters: Castaldi Defends Him Unreservedly
Targeted by UEFA's disciplinary commission after making obscene gestures at Lyon fans during the return playoff against Fenerbahçe, Mattéo Guendouzi receives strong support from journalist Giovanni Castaldi, who points to the supporters' responsibility.
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Liverpool close in on Barcola for £106m as Rashford and Alvarez sagas drag on
Liverpool are edging towards a £106m deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, a significant reduction on PSG's original £145m asking price. Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United and Arsenal's pursuit of Julian Alvarez also remain unresolved ahead of the window closing.
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Rashford linked to Arsenal as United brace for busy final days of transfer window
Manchester United face a flurry of outgoing moves before the September 1 deadline, with Arsenal credited with interest in Marcus Rashford as a Martinelli replacement, Aston Villa reportedly pursuing Amad, and Joshua Zirkzee and Toby Collyer also set to leave.
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De Zerbi confirms Richarlison, Danso and Pape Sarr have all asked to leave Spurs before deadline
Roberto De Zerbi has revealed three Tottenham players — Richarlison, Kurt Zouma and Pape Sarr — have submitted transfer requests, compounding a miserable start to the 2026/27 season that has brought back-to-back defeats to Brentford and Newcastle.
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Keane threatened to end careers and offered fans out in car parks during turbulent Ipswich reign
With Ipswich set to face Manchester United, former Tractor Boys manager Roy Keane's chaotic two-year spell at Portman Road is back in focus — from dressing-room tirades to confrontations with supporters and feuds with his own players.
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New coach, no fear: what Manchester United can expect from a reinvented Ipswich Town
Gary O'Neil's Ipswich Town arrive at Old Trafford buoyed by an opening-day win over Sunderland and a more tactically flexible identity than the side United faced under Kieran McKenna last season.
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Mbappé 11 goals away from Ronaldo's record, with November 2 deadline
With 89 goals scored in Real Madrid's colours over two seasons, Kylian Mbappé can overtake Cristiano Ronaldo — who reached his 100th goal on November 2, 2011 in 105 matches — and also beat Erling Haaland's mark with Manchester City.
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Digne recruited this summer, but Zaïre-Emery starts on the left: PSG raises questions
Started on the left in PSG's draw at Lille (2-2), Warren Zaïre-Emery has reignited questions about Lucas Digne's role at PSG. Recruited to cover for Nuno Mendes, the French international has played only 78 minutes across four matches.
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Potter reflects on Chelsea disaster: 'It didn't work out but I have no regrets'
Graham Potter, now Sweden head coach, has spoken candidly about his turbulent seven-month spell at Chelsea, the Brighton fans who booed him, and why he still believes taking the job was the right call.
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Zidane as France manager: a natural authority that even surpasses Mourinho
Appointed to lead the French national team after fourteen years under Didier Deschamps, Zinédine Zidane brings a management style based on proximity and an authority that some close associates describe as superior to that of José Mourinho.
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Tchouameni worsens injury after semifinal: Deschamps in Real Madrid's crosshairs
Absent since the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Spain, Aurélien Tchouameni reportedly aggravated his adductor injury by playing while not fully recovered. José Mourinho and Real Madrid supporters are pointing the finger at Didier Deschamps' decision.
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Evra says Shaw's time at United 'has gone' as Arsenal weigh Rashford loan
Patrice Evra has called on Manchester United to replace Luke Shaw, citing persistent injuries and a poor display at Hull, while Arsenal are reportedly weighing a loan move for Marcus Rashford as a replacement for Gabriel Martinelli.
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Liverpool sign Barcola for £106m as Reds pursue second late window hijack
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG for £106m guaranteed, £22m below the club's original asking price. The Reds are also reportedly in contact with Lille over a £60m move for Matias Fernandez Pardo.
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