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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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Tottenham seal Omar Marmoush loan from Man City with £60m permanent obligation
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Omar Marmoush on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer. The Egyptian forward is Roberto De Zerbi's eighth acquisition of the transfer window.
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Uefa prepare criminal complaint against Infantino over failed World Cup sell-off
Uefa are preparing to file criminal charges in Switzerland against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of 'criminal mismanagement' after his plan to sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup to private investors for $4.2bn collapsed last month.
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UEFA prepares criminal proceedings against FIFA president Infantino over World Cup shares scandal
UEFA is moving to launch criminal charges in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing his alleged role in a secretive attempt to sell shares in FIFA tournaments to external investors. Legal documents filed in a US court reveal the full scope of the action.
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Arteta confirms Guimaraes and Konsa in contention for Arsenal debuts at Villa Park
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that £75m signing Bruno Guimaraes could make his Arsenal debut against Aston Villa on Monday, with £50m defender Ezri Konsa also available for selection. Jurrien Timber is nearing a return, while William Saliba remains some way off.
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HMRC files bankruptcy petition against Jamie Carragher over unpaid tax bill
HM Revenue and Customs has filed a bankruptcy petition against former Liverpool defender and television pundit Jamie Carragher, with official court records confirming the filing on Wednesday. A spokesperson for Carragher says the matter is being settled and is expected to be resolved imminently.
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Why a computer runs the 2026/27 Champions League draw and which two fixtures are banned
Thursday's Champions League draw in Monaco will use automated software to assign all eight opponents for each of the 36 teams, with Inter Milan vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Real Madrid both ruled out for a third consecutive year under UEFA's repeat-fixture rule.
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Dropped to Europa League, Lyon could face Milan or Juventus in group stage
Eliminated by Fenerbahçe in the Champions League playoff (1-2), Lyon has been relegated to the Europa League. Friday's draw could place the Gones in a competitive group, with AC Milan or Juventus potentially in pot 1.
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Iraola refuses to guarantee Gakpo stays as Liverpool close in on £100m Barcola deal
Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola for an initial fee of just over £100m. Manager Andoni Iraola declined to confirm Cody Gakpo's future, saying he cannot guarantee anything with the transfer window still open.
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Yaya Touré makes history by qualifying Slovan Bratislava for the Champions League
Appointed head coach of Slovan Bratislava this summer, Yaya Touré became Wednesday the first African manager to lead a club in the Champions League league phase, following a playoff victory against NK Celje (2-3 aggregate).
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Liverpool agree £120m deal for Barcola as PSG winger nears Anfield move
Liverpool and PSG have reached an agreement worth up to £120m for Bradley Barcola, making the 23-year-old French winger the second-most expensive signing in the club's history. The deal would see Barcola fill the void left by Mohamed Salah's departure.
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Liverpool pursue Sarr after £50m bid rejected as Gakpo edges closer to Spurs exit
Liverpool have had an opening offer of around £50m for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr turned down but remain in pursuit, while Cody Gakpo could still leave before Tuesday's deadline with Tottenham pushing hard for the Dutchman.
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Champions League 2024/25 draw: dates, format and what the five English clubs need to know
The revamped 36-team Champions League league phase draw takes place from 5pm UK time on Thursday, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool all learning their eight group-stage opponents.
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Atlético Madrid shuts door on Barcelona, blocks Julián Álvarez transfer
Atlético Madrid officially announced Thursday that it refuses to negotiate Julián Álvarez's transfer to FC Barcelona, accusing the Catalan club of failing to respect ethical standards in the transfer market.
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Guendouzi shouts « Come on OM! » at Groupama Stadium and triggers mass brawl
After Fenerbahçe's 2-1 victory over Lyon in the Champions League playoff return leg, Mattéo Guendouzi provoked opposing supporters and players at the final whistle, sparking violent clashes in the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms.
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From Who Wants To Be A Millionaire to the Champions League: Dambrauskas's remarkable rise
Valdas Dambrauskas used quiz show winnings to fund a move to England, studied sport science in London, and coached non-league football before guiding Sabah to Azerbaijan's title and into the 2026/27 Champions League.
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