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Jaissle shuts down Lewis Hall to Man United talk with blunt two-word reply
Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle dismissed suggestions of a summer move for left-back Lewis Hall to Manchester United, telling former Red Devils goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel "No chance!" live on television after Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
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Kolo Muani misses sitter at Frosinone, Spalletti publicly rebukes him
Starting for Juventus in their 0-1 victory at Frosinone on Sunday, Randal Kolo Muani squandered a clear chance at the far post before being sharply criticized by coach Luciano Spalletti in his post-match press conference.
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Rennes refuses to cede return match against PSG despite Luis Enrique's request
After hosting PSG at Roazhon Park on an emergency basis for Ligue 1's opening day, Stade Rennais intends to receive the Paris club for the return fixture in March, contrary to Luis Enrique's wishes.
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Nantes collapse 2-5 at home to Rodez, Der Zakarian dares board to sack him
FC Nantes suffered a humiliating 2-5 home defeat to Rodez on Saturday after leading 2-1 at half-time, extending their winless run to three games in Ligue 2. Der Zakarian, in open conflict with his squad, is challenging the board to fire him.
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Simeone confirms club kept Alvarez from fans after Arsenal target booed off in Atletico draw
Julian Alvarez was jeered by Atletico Madrid supporters and escorted down the tunnel by staff after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Villarreal. Manager Diego Simeone confirmed it was a club decision to keep the Arsenal-linked striker away from the post-match applause.
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Brighton fan, 72, dies after leaving Amex following 4-0 win over Aston Villa
A 72-year-old Brighton supporter collapsed in the coach park after the Seagulls' opening-day 4-0 Premier League victory over Aston Villa and died despite prolonged CPR from emergency services and club staff.
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Jaissle calls stoppage-time Liverpool penalty 'not good for football' after St James' Park draw
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle disputed the 99th-minute spot kick that allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to snatch a draw for Liverpool at St James' Park, insisting Lewis Hall's challenge on Victor Munoz was too soft to award.
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Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty rescues Liverpool in Iraola's Premier League debut at Newcastle
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw at St James' Park on Saturday, after Newcastle twice took the lead in new manager Andoni Iraola's first Premier League game in charge.
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Iraola left with 'strange feeling' as Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty rescues Liverpool at Newcastle
Andoni Iraola admitted mixed emotions after his Liverpool debut ended in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a stoppage-time penalty to deny the hosts a statement opening-day win.
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Hurzeler concedes Brighton must 'face adversities' as United's £70m Baleba deal nears completion
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler hinted he is resigned to losing Carlos Baleba after Manchester United agreed a £70 million deal with the Seagulls on Friday, with the Cameroon midfielder set to become one of the club's most expensive signings.
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Haaland debuts buzz cut as City edge Bournemouth in Premier League opener
Erling Haaland ditched his trademark long hair for a buzz cut ahead of Manchester City's 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth at the Etihad on Sunday, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic joking the striker had 'lost a bet'.
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LOSC signs Orlando Gill, the goalkeeper at the heart of the Mbappé World Cup controversy
Lille is set to finalize the transfer of Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill from San Lorenzo for approximately 4 million euros. An arrival that places Ethan Mbappé in a delicate situation, his brother Kylian having been at the center of a fierce controversy involving the goalkeeper during the 2026 World Cup.
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Balde signals Barcelona exit as Man United weigh cut-price Hall alternative
Alejandro Balde has instructed agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club after losing his place in Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad, handing Manchester United a potential cut-price option as their pursuit of Newcastle's Lewis Hall stalls over a record-breaking fee demand.
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Alvarez jeered by Atletico fans on return as Arsenal transfer push intensifies
Julian Alvarez was met with deafening whistles from Atletico Madrid supporters when introduced as a substitute against Villarreal on Sunday, as his bid to force a summer move — with Arsenal among the frontrunners — continues to sour his relationship with the club.
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Jaissle brands stoppage-time penalty 'really soft' as Newcastle are denied by Liverpool equaliser
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle criticised the 95th-minute penalty that allowed Liverpool to salvage a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park, calling the decision against Lewis Hall 'really soft' — a view rejected by pundits Gary Neville, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge.
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Manchester United seal £70m Baleba deal as Cascarino warns squad lacks Ferguson-era fight
Manchester United have agreed a £70m deal with Brighton to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba on a five-year contract, with pundit Tony Cascarino arguing the 22-year-old can restore the high-tempo pressing identity that defined the club under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Monaco wins at Le Havre thanks to Dier in the 14th minute
AS Monaco began their Ligue 1 season with a 1-0 victory away at Le Havre on Sunday in the opening day. Eric Dier scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute.
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Szoboszlai Rescues Liverpool with Last-Gasp Equalizer at Newcastle
Twice behind against Newcastle, Liverpool drew 2-2 thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's stoppage-time goal in their Premier League 2026-2027 opener, the first official match for Andoni Iraola in charge of the Reds.
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Shearer brands Manchester United 'dreadful' after shock opening-day loss to Hull
Alan Shearer said Manchester United 'offered nothing upfront' and looked unfit as they fell to a 2-0 home defeat against newly-promoted Hull City on the Premier League's opening day, with Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scoring from set-pieces.
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Szoboszlai's 96th-minute penalty snatches Liverpool a point at Newcastle in Premier League opener
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a stoppage-time penalty in the 96th minute to earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw at St James' Park, cancelling out Joe Willock's counter-attack goal that had looked to seal a Newcastle win on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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