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Haaland swaps long blonde hair for short cut ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener
Erling Haaland unveiled a radically different hairstyle on social media, ditching his long blonde hair for a short style just hours before Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in their Premier League season opener.
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Haaland sheds his signature blond locks ahead of City's Premier League opener
Erling Haaland has cut off his long blond hair ahead of Manchester City's Premier League season opener against Bournemouth, documenting the transformation on Instagram and YouTube with the caption: "New season, new trim."
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Barcola omitted from PSG squad for third straight game as Liverpool chase £145m winger
Bradley Barcola has been left out of PSG's 21-man squad for their Ligue 1 opener at Rennes, his third consecutive absence, as Liverpool and Arsenal circle the France international and PSG hold firm on a £145m asking price.
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Torres and Godts called up, Mayulu left out: PSG squad for Rennes
For the trip to Rennes to close out Matchday 1 of Ligue 1, Luis Enrique has called up his two latest signings, Ferran Torres and Mika Godts, while leaving out Senny Mayulu, Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
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De Gea backs Carrick after Hull stun ten-man United 2-0 on opening day
Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat to newly promoted Hull City on the Premier League's opening day, with Michael Carrick's side undone by first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Former United goalkeeper David De Gea responded with a public message of support for his ex-club's new manager.
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Rooney singles out Shaw for 'schoolboy' defending in Man United's 2-0 loss to Hull
Wayne Rooney has criticised Luke Shaw's positional play in Manchester United's 2-0 Championship defeat at Hull City on Saturday, arguing the left-back's decision to drop deep made Semi Ajayi's opener and Nobel Mendy's free-kick header virtually unstoppable.
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Domenech leaves L'Équipe du Soir but remains consultant for European nights
At 74, Raymond Domenech is no longer among the regular commentators on L'Équipe du Soir, whose roster has been tightened for the new season. The former France manager is repositioning himself on the channel's European cup coverage.
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Barcelona target Castello Lukeba for record-breaking central defence transfer
FC Barcelona has identified RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, 23, as a priority to strengthen their central defence. Valued at €60 million, the French international would become the most expensive defender in the club's history.
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Tielemans' pre-season 'chill' comments resurface after Man Utd's humbling 2-0 loss to Hull
Manchester United's opening-day defeat to newly promoted Hull has turned a spotlight on Youri Tielemans, whose pre-season remarks about light training and relaxing after the World Cup have been widely shared by alarmed supporters.
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Two assists and a stadium chant: Sangaré dazzles Brentford on debut against Tottenham
Signed from Lens this summer, Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré delivered two assists in Brentford's 3-0 victory over Tottenham, winning over supporters so completely that they have already composed a chant inspired by Whitney Houston.
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Whistles at San Mamés: World Cup presentation by Simon, Laporte and Williams sparks controversy
Before hosting Seville on Saturday, Athletic Bilbao's three World Cup winners presented the FIFA trophy at San Mamés. Whistles disrupted the ceremony, triggering fierce controversy in Spain.
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Richards pledges to quit punditry by 2034 as Keane eyes even earlier exit
Micah Richards has publicly committed to leaving football media by the 2034 World Cup, aged 46, to focus on community work in Leeds. Roy Keane, 55, has suggested he could walk away from punditry even sooner, hinting at a move abroad within a couple of years.
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De Zerbi admits he knew Tottenham were physically off before Brentford's 3-0 mauling
Roberto De Zerbi confessed he had spotted Tottenham's poor physical condition a week before their 3-0 Premier League opener defeat at Brentford, blaming disrupted pre-season preparation for a side that spent £228m in the summer.
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De Zerbi admits Tottenham are 'not a team yet' after 3-0 humbling by Brentford on opening day
Roberto De Zerbi conceded Tottenham lack cohesion and physical sharpness after a 3-0 opening-day defeat to Brentford, singling out Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali as players not yet at full fitness.
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Premier League chief admits no timeline for Man City's 115-charge verdict as rivals grow frustrated
Premier League CEO Richard Masters has conceded he cannot say when a verdict in Manchester City's 115-charge financial misconduct case will arrive, nearly 18 months after the independent commission concluded its three-month hearing.
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Griezmann scores decisive brace to save Orlando City against Real Salt Lake
Antoine Griezmann scored two goals on Saturday night to give Orlando City its first MLS victory in three matches, a 2-1 success against Real Salt Lake in front of 17,000 supporters.
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Fernandes admits United repeating 'same mistakes' after shock 2-0 opening-day loss at Hull
Bruno Fernandes said Manchester United made the same away-game errors that plagued them last season after a 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull on the opening day of the Premier League campaign, with first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy settling the contest.
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Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer, favourite to make Zidane's first squad
Zinédine Zidane will announce his first squad as France manager on 17 September for four international matches. Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, who scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season, is expected to receive his first call-up.
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Balde asks Mendes to find new club as Benfica, Villa and United circle Barcelona left-back
Alejandro Balde has reportedly instructed agent Jorge Mendes to secure a move away from Barcelona before the window closes, with Benfica submitting a €20m offer and Aston Villa and Manchester United also monitoring the 22-year-old.
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Liverpool's opening Minteh bid rejected as Arsenal, United and City pursue late window deals
Brighton have turned down Liverpool's £50 million offer for winger Yankuba Minteh, though a deal is expected to follow. Elsewhere, Arsenal are linked with Julian Alvarez, Manchester United eye Alejandro Balde, and Manchester City open talks for Palmeiras winger Allan.
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