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Palmeiras boss warns Manchester City they must pay top price for winger Allan
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira has cautioned Manchester City that a cut-price deal for 22-year-old winger Allan Elias is off the table, despite City hoping to sign him for well under his €100m release clause.
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Barcelona, Milan and Amorim all chase Sporting captain Gonçalo Inácio as €60m exit looms
Gonçalo Inácio was left on the bench for Sporting's full 90 minutes against Alverca amid reports of an imminent transfer, with Barcelona, AC Milan and Ruben Amorim all said to be pursuing the 25-year-old centre-back.
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Ceferin rules himself out of Fifa race but warns Infantino to quit or face challenger in March
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed he will not stand against Gianni Infantino at the next Fifa Congress, but issued a stark ultimatum: the embattled Fifa chief must resign or expect a rival candidate at the March election in Morocco.
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Emery's silence speaks volumes as Watkins snubs Villa's 4-0 drubbing to force Al-Hilal move
Unai Emery strongly implied Ollie Watkins refused to feature in Aston Villa's 4-0 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday, with the England striker pushing for a £50m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal before the transfer window closes.
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Ceferin declares Infantino's FIFA privatisation plan 'dead' and worse than the Super League
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has launched a sharp public attack on FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, calling his scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors worse than the European Super League and warning it will never be revived.
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Relegated to Régional 1, Bordeaux breaks Alain Giresse's heart
After Paris administrative court confirms Girondins de Bordeaux's relegation to Régional 1, club legend Alain Giresse expresses "infinite sadness" while refusing to abandon all hope of survival.
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Jaissle shuts down Man United's Lewis Hall pursuit with emphatic live TV response
Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle publicly dismissed Manchester United's reported interest in left-back Lewis Hall, responding with an unambiguous "No chance!" when challenged about the 21-year-old's future during a post-match interview.
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Luis Enrique fumes at referees after PSG's draw with Rennes
Held to a 2-2 draw at Roazhon Park in the opening match of Ligue 1, PSG saw manager Luis Enrique lose his temper at a press conference against the refereeing body, while also sharply rebuking his stars late in the match.
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Alvarez open to Arsenal move as Liverpool close in on Minteh after Barcola pursuit stalls
Julian Alvarez was jeered by Atletico Madrid fans on his return to the squad amid reports he is now open to joining Arsenal, while Liverpool have seen two bids for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh rejected but the winger has reportedly agreed personal terms.
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United close in on £70m Baleba as £43m Balde 'approves' Old Trafford move
Manchester United are set to finalise the £70m signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after a medical, while Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has reportedly told his agent to pursue a move to Old Trafford.
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Ferran Torres Saves PSG from Defeat with Historic Brace on Debut
Brought on at half-time when PSG trailed 2-0, Ferran Torres scored a brace in Ligue 1 on his first match in a Paris shirt, becoming only the third player in the club's history to achieve this feat.
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Olise secures German Super Cup for Bayern with goal and assist
Named man of the match against Dortmund (2-1), Michael Olise scored and provided an assist on Saturday in the German Super Cup, responding to Real Madrid departure rumors with a convincing first official outing.
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Barcola exiled by PSG as Liverpool close in on £128m deal with deadline looming
Bradley Barcola has been left out of PSG's last two squads as his future remains unresolved, with Liverpool understood to be willing to pay between £111m and £128m for the French winger. Separately, Yankuba Minteh has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Reds despite two bids being rejected by Brighton.
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United close in on Baleba as Carrick targets left-back after Hull defeat
Manchester United are set to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for £70m and are pursuing Barcelona's Alejandro Balde at left-back, as manager Michael Carrick looks to strengthen following a 2-0 opening-day loss to Hull City.
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RC Lens faces Inter and Bayern: a daunting draw looms in the Champions League
Placed in pot 4, RC Lens could face Inter (29% probability) and Bayern (28%) in the new Champions League league phase, with the draw taking place Thursday in Monaco.
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Luis Enrique warns Dembélé after catastrophic first half at Rennes
Substituted at half-time alongside Kvaratskhelia following PSG's 2-0 defeat at Rennes, Ousmane Dembélé received a blunt warning from Luis Enrique: the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner has "no credit" and must prove himself in every match.
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Maresca admits he still lacks a settled Man City XI after opening-day win over Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca conceded he has yet to identify his best Manchester City lineup after a dramatic 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth, with Marc Guehi deployed in midfield and Rayan Cherki coming off the bench to provide two assists.
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Arsenal hold fresh Alvarez talks as £85m Barcelona preference complicates deal
Arsenal officials met with Atletico Madrid in London on Friday to discuss a potential move for Julian Alvarez, though the Argentine's preference for Barcelona remains a significant obstacle with the transfer window closing on September 1.
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Ballard's Stunning Heel Flick in 85th Minute Already Taking Over Social Media in Championship
Bristol City striker Dom Ballard scored a spectacular heel-flick volley into the top corner in the 85th minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Birmingham in the second round of the Championship. The 21-year-old's goal is circulating massively on social media.
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Torres scores twice on PSG debut to salvage draw at Rennes after World Cup winner
Ferran Torres came off the bench to score in the 71st and 82nd minutes on his PSG debut, rescuing a 2-2 draw at Rennes on Sunday after the French champions trailed 2-0 at half-time.
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