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Emery refuses to explain Watkins absence as 10-man Villa collapse 4-0 at Brighton
Aston Villa were thrashed 4-0 at Brighton on Sunday, with manager Unai Emery deflecting questions about Ollie Watkins' omission amid reports the striker is pushing for a move to Al Hilal. Joao Gomes was also sent off on his league debut.
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Infantino confirms U15 World Cup with all 211 FIFA nations despite controversy
After abandoning his plan to open FIFA to private investors, Gianni Infantino has officially confirmed the organization of an under-15 World Cup bringing together all 211 FIFA member associations, scheduled for this year.
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Maresca confirms City exits possible as £84m Bouaddi deal nears completion
Enzo Maresca has acknowledged further senior departures are possible before the September 1 deadline, with Jack Grealish, Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush all candidates to leave. City have agreed an £84.1m deal for Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi and expect Savinho's £75m move to Tottenham to be ratified imminently.
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Cherki turns Bournemouth around with two assists in added time
Brought on as a substitute while Manchester City trailed 1-0, Rayan Cherki delivered two assists in quick succession to secure a 2-1 victory for the Citizens against Bournemouth, including a decisive assist for Gvardiol in added time.
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Isak jeered relentlessly on St James' Park return as Newcastle fans greet £125m Liverpool signing
Alexander Isak was met with boos, whistles and X-rated chants from Newcastle supporters as he returned to St James' Park for Liverpool in their Premier League opener — his first visit since forcing a £125m move last summer.
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Deco flies to Madrid to keep Barcelona's stalled £85m Álvarez pursuit alive
Barcelona sporting director Deco met Julián Álvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo in Madrid in a bid to revive a transfer blocked by Atlético's flat refusal to sell. The 26-year-old, who scored 20 goals last season, has already made a public transfer request.
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Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal rescues City in Maresca's first Premier League win
Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol scoring late goals after Marcus Tavernier had given the visitors a first-half lead. Gvardiol's winner was confirmed only after a VAR review overturned an offside flag.
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Liverpool and Newcastle fans unite at St James' Park to honour Kevin Keegan with 'Keegan 7' mosaic
Supporters of both clubs created a stadium-wide mosaic tribute before their Premier League opener at St James' Park, as former teammates Alan Shearer, Kenny Dalglish and others gathered to honour the two-time Ballon d'Or winner who died in July aged 75.
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Newcastle and Liverpool honour Kevin Keegan with mosaic tribute before Premier League opener
Newcastle United and Liverpool paid an emotional tribute to Kevin Keegan ahead of their Premier League clash at St James' Park on Sunday. Players warmed up in shirts bearing his iconic number seven, while 500 shirts formed a 'legend' mosaic in the centre circle.
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Newcastle and Liverpool unite to honour Kevin Keegan before Premier League opener at St James' Park
Wreaths were laid by Bobby Moncur, Ian Rush, Shola Ameobi and Sir Kenny Dalglish at Newcastle's memorial gardens as the two clubs paid tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died aged 75 in July after a battle with stage four cancer.
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Konaté delivers remarkable debut for Real Madrid with 97% pass accuracy and 89 touches
Starting against Espanyol in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory, Ibrahima Konaté produced statistically impressive numbers: 72 successful passes out of 74, 9 defensive contributions and no dribbles conceded.
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Guehi and Gvardiol rescue Maresca's Man City in dramatic late comeback against Bournemouth
Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol scored in the final 10 minutes to give Enzo Maresca a winning start to his Manchester City reign, overturning a Marcus Tavernier opener at the Etihad in a chaotic Premier League opener.
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Bouaddi joins Manchester City for €100m, historic record for Ligue 1 club
LOSC and Manchester City reached an agreement on Sunday for the transfer of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The 18-year-old midfielder joins the Skyblues for 100 million euros, marking the biggest sale abroad in Ligue 1 history.
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L'Équipe du Soir returns with six major departures and two new female contributors
The L'Équipe channel is relaunching its flagship evening show on Tuesday with a heavily revamped panel: six long-standing contributors have left the program, while former footballer Nicole Abar and former athlete Héloïse Kane are joining.
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Anderson limps off on debut as Man City's midfield crisis deepens against Bournemouth
Elliot Anderson, City's £116m club-record signing from Nottingham Forest, was forced off after the hour mark in his Premier League debut against Bournemouth following a collision with Alex Scott, adding to a growing list of midfield concerns at the Etihad.
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Alexander-Arnold says World Cup should never have been for sale as he settles into Madrid life
Trent Alexander-Arnold has called the World Cup a football "institution" that should never have been opened to private investment, while also reflecting on a difficult debut season at Real Madrid and his adjustment to life in Spain.
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Jaissle takes charge at Newcastle as Howe departs and four key players leave in summer overhaul
Matthias Jaissle has been appointed Newcastle United head coach after Eddie Howe left by mutual consent in July. The German arrives from Al-Ahli having previously managed Red Bull Salzburg, stepping into a squad reshaped by the departures of Tonali, Gordon, Guimaraes and Trippier.
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Juventus probes Real Madrid over Camavinga loan deal valued at €70m
Regularly criticized by Real Madrid supporters and sidelined in the midfield hierarchy, Eduardo Camavinga is in Juventus's sights, with the Turin club favoring a loan given a valuation that could reach €70 million.
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Al Hilal pursue £60m Martinelli transfer as Arsenal prepare to cash in on winger
Arsenal are in talks with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal over a £60 million sale of Gabriel Martinelli, with the 25-year-old winger receptive to the move after falling out of favour under Mikel Arteta.
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Haaland swaps long mane for military cut, Ibrahimovic in shock
Erling Haaland surprised his entourage by sporting a very short military-style haircut when Manchester City hosted Bournemouth. In a video, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jack Grealish and Pep Guardiola reacted with astonishment to the Norwegian's transformation.
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