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Álvarez opens to Arsenal move as Barcelona's €100m bid leaves Atlético unmoved
Julián Álvarez is reportedly considering Arsenal for the first time after his dream of joining Barcelona collapsed, with Atlético Madrid demanding around €150m and flatly ruling out any sale to the Catalan club. The transfer window closes next Tuesday.
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Fernandez exit could trigger Chelsea pursuit of Camavinga and force Arsenal's hand over Zubimendi
Manchester City are expected to bid for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez before the September 1 deadline. Should the Argentine leave Stamford Bridge, Chelsea's reported interest in Eduardo Camavinga could set off a chain reaction involving Arsenal and Real Madrid.
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Transfer Market: Naples and Tottenham Battle for Amine Gouiri at €28M
As Olympique de Marseille faces multiple departures before the transfer window closes on September 1st, Amine Gouiri has attracted the attention of both Naples and Tottenham. The Algerian striker, valued at €28 million, is under contract until 2029.
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Akos Buzsaky confirms he is safe after missing persons report in Hungary
Former QPR and Plymouth midfielder Akos Buzsaky has released a statement confirming he is safe after Hungarian media reported he had not been seen for a week. The 44-year-old said he had stepped away from daily life during a difficult personal period.
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Europa League draw: Lyon and Marseille in pot 1, Rennes in pot 2
The UEFA Europa League league phase draw takes place on Friday, August 28 in Monaco. Lyon and Marseille are in pot 1, while Rennes is placed in pot 2 among 36 clubs competing.
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Zirkzee nears Fiorentina loan exit as Rashford handed No 9 shirt at Man Utd
Joshua Zirkzee is set to join Fiorentina on loan with an option to buy, while Marcus Rashford has returned to Old Trafford and been handed the No 9 shirt under Michael Carrick. A left-back remains on United's wishlist, with Lewis Hall looking out of reach.
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Mourinho set to return to Stamford Bridge as Real Madrid face Shakhtar in Champions League
José Mourinho will manage at Stamford Bridge for the first time since leaving Chelsea when Real Madrid face Shakhtar Donetsk there on 8 September. The Ukrainian side are using the ground as their home venue this season due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Fifagate: The Jinkis plead guilty and lose $50 million
Hugo Jinkis and his son Mariano, executives of Argentine company Full Play, admitted in a New York federal court to paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to obtain media rights to international football competitions.
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Spanish press hail Gordon's rapid Barcelona impact and urge Yamal to match his energy
Anthony Gordon earned a standing ovation on his first La Liga start as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0, with Spanish media awarding him a 7/10 and calling on Lamine Yamal to match the England winger's work rate.
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Carrick faces media as United prepare for Ipswich with Baleba signed and Champions League draw made
Michael Carrick held his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United's Premier League home game against Ipswich Town on Sunday, with questions expected on new signing Carlos Baleba, the Champions League group draw, and the fitness of Mason Mount and Amad.
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Iraola defends Liverpool's high-press system despite Carragher's midfield concerns after Newcastle draw
Andoni Iraola insists he will not curb Liverpool's attacking instincts following their 2-2 draw at Newcastle, where both goals conceded came from counter-attacks. The head coach pushed back on Jamie Carragher's criticism of his midfield structure ahead of Nottingham Forest's visit to Anfield.
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Jamie Vardy to host live Bundesliga matches on YouTube starting with Bayern vs Stuttgart
Jamie Vardy will front coverage of seven Bundesliga Friday-night fixtures on his YouTube channel 'Jamie Vardy's Having a Party', beginning with Bayern Munich's season opener against Stuttgart.
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Musiala back in training after collapsing twice with neurological condition in pre-season
Bayern Munich have confirmed Jamal Musiala is responding well and has returned to training after the 23-year-old collapsed in two consecutive pre-season matches against RB Leipzig and Heidenheim, caused by absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction.
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Spanish media urge Balde to reject Manchester United and stay loyal to Barcelona
Mundo Deportivo journalist Xavier Bosch has written an open letter imploring Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, 22, to reject reported interest from Manchester United and fight for his place under Hansi Flick.
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Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace learn Europa League group-stage opponents in Friday draw
Three Premier League clubs — Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace — will discover their Europa League league-phase fixtures on Friday, joined by Celtic after their Champions League play-off exit. Juventus, AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are among the heavyweight opponents in the pot.
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Man City's 1989 and 1994 retro shirts discounted at Sports Direct this week
Manchester City's classic 'Brother'-era shirts from 1989 and 1994 are on sale at Sports Direct, with the 1994 home kit famously worn by Noel Gallagher in early Oasis promotional photos.
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Hinshelwood doubt for Brighton's Chelsea trip after picking up training knock
Jack Hinshelwood, who scored twice on Brighton's opening day, is uncertain for Saturday's Premier League visit to Chelsea after picking up a knock in training, manager Fabian Hurzeler confirmed.
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OL, OM, Rennes and Monaco learn their European opponents this Friday in Monaco
The league phase draws for the Europa League and Conference League take place this Friday, August 28 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Three French clubs are in the Europa League, with AS Monaco as the sole French representative in the Conference League.
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FIFA allow Argentina's World Cup final bans to be served in friendlies after AFA appeal
FIFA have approved the Argentine FA's request to let suspensions handed to Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and coach Roberto Ayala be served in Class A friendlies, after the original ruling restricted bans to competitive matches Argentina won't play until 2028.
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Europa League and Conference League 2026/27 draws set for Monte Carlo on August 28
The 2026/27 UEFA Europa League and Conference League league-phase draws will be held back-to-back at the Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo on Friday, August 28, with the Europa League draw kicking off at 12pm UK time.
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