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Guendouzi faces UEFA after provocations during OL-Fenerbahçe clash
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mattéo Guendouzi following incidents at the end of the Ligue des Champions playoff second leg between OL and Fenerbahçe. The French midfielder faces up to three match bans.
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Alonso confirms Enzo Fernandez dropped from Chelsea squad as £120m City move looms
Xabi Alonso revealed it was 'decided' that Enzo Fernandez would not feature in Chelsea's Carabao Cup match against Luton Town, a day after suggesting the midfielder would be involved. Manchester City are expected to return with a bid for the £120m-rated Argentina international before next Tuesday's transfer deadline.
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Lens draws Manchester City and Liverpool but can believe in Champions League qualification
During the league phase draw in Monaco, RC Lens drew Manchester City and Liverpool, but also opponents within reach. For the fourth time in its history in the Champions League, the Artois club aims for a first passage through the first round.
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Kind draw for Real Madrid in Champions League, Mbappé avoids France
During the league phase draw at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Real Madrid drew a manageable group including Inter Milan, Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven. Kylian Mbappé will not face his brother Ethan, who plays for Lille.
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Champions League: Lille drawn with Bayern Munich and Arsenal in league phase
Lille have been handed a demanding draw in the Champions League league phase, with fixtures against Arsenal in London and a home tie against Bayern Munich, who will field Harry Kane and Michael Olise.
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Conference League draw set for Monaco as Hearts lead British charge into league phase
The UEFA Conference League draw takes place on Friday, August 22 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, with Hearts already through to the league phase and Brighton, Rangers, Hibernian and Motherwell all still fighting for their spots.
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Liverpool draw Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan in 2026/27 Champions League league phase
Liverpool have been handed Atletico Madrid at home and Inter Milan away among their eight opponents in the Champions League league phase, with new manager Andoni Iraola targeting a deeper European run than the last two quarter-final exits.
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Champions League 2026/27 league phase draw: Every fixture for all 36 clubs
The Champions League 2026/27 league phase draw has been made, pairing all 36 clubs across eight fixtures each. Real Madrid face Arsenal and Inter Milan, while Manchester City take on PSG and Barcelona.
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Arsenal push for Alvarez as Atletico shut Barcelona out with zero-chance ultimatum
Atletico Madrid have told Barcelona there is 'zero chance' of selling Julian Alvarez to them, leaving the Argentine striker facing a choice between staying at the Metropolitano or joining Premier League champions Arsenal.
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Herrera returns to boyhood Real Zaragoza and donates his entire salary to the club's foundation
Ander Herrera has rejoined Real Zaragoza, the club where he began his career, on a voluntary basis — waiving his salary entirely and directing it to the club's charitable foundation as they fight to escape the Spanish third division.
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Fernandez-Pardo Excluded from Lille Squad Until End of Transfer Window
Davide Ancelotti confirmed in a press conference that striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo is no longer training with Lille's squad. The Argentine is demanding to leave, Newcastle are reportedly interested, and the transfer window closes on September 1st.
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Arteta confirms Jesus and Martinelli personal situations as Arsenal push for double exit
Mikel Arteta has hinted that Gabriel Jesus could follow Gabriel Martinelli out of Arsenal before the September 1 deadline, after the striker missed training at London Colney on Thursday. Martinelli is closing in on a record £50m move to Al-Hilal.
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European Champions, PSG Employees Receive €4,772 Gross Bonus
After winning the Ligue des Champions, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi approved a gross bonus of €4,772.24 for all PSG employees — football, handball, Parc des Princes management and foundation included — provided they worked at least eight months for the club.
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Manchester United in talks with Fiorentina over loan deal for misfiring Zirkzee
Manchester United are in negotiations with Fiorentina over a season-long loan for Joshua Zirkzee, with an option to make the move permanent. The Dutch forward managed just five starts last season after joining from Bologna for €42.5m in 2024.
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2027 Champions League final set for Madrid's Metropolitano on June 5
UEFA has confirmed the 2027 Champions League final will be held at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday, June 5, 2027 — the same venue that hosted Liverpool's victory over Tottenham in 2019. Tickets will be distributed via UEFA's lottery system from spring 2027.
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Celtic's Champions League exit puts Nick Pope transfer on the brink of collapse
Celtic's failure to reach the UEFA Champions League league phase, following a shock defeat by LASK Linz, has left the Scottish champions facing a revenue shortfall of up to £30m — casting serious doubt over their proposed move for Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope.
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Rodri fit, Baldé recalled: Flick confirms bold squad choices before Barça-Athletic
Hansi Flick unveiled his squad for Barcelona's delayed Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday. Rodri, signed for €60 million, is available, Alejandro Baldé returns to the squad, while Marc Casado, Hector Fort and Alvaro Cortes are left out.
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Manchester City target Everton's Ndiaye to fill void left by £135m Savio and Marmoush exits
Manchester City are weighing a move for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye after selling Savio to Tottenham for £75m and loaning out Omar Marmoush with a £60m purchase obligation. Jack Grealish could head to Everton as part of any deal.
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Rodri set for Barcelona debut against Athletic Club as Gavi ruled out with knee injury
Hansi Flick has confirmed Rodri will make his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club, likely as a substitute, while Gavi faces around a week on the sidelines after sustaining a knee bruise in the La Liga opener against Elche.
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Manchester City loan Marmoush to Tottenham with £60m permanent deal agreed for next summer
Manchester City have confirmed Omar Marmoush will join Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the season, with a £60m permanent transfer already agreed for next summer. The Egypt international becomes the latest high-profile departure from the Etihad under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
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