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Hull City, promoted after nine years away, crushes Manchester United on opening day
Back in the Premier League after nine years, Hull City dominated Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday in the opening round, thanks to goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy from set pieces.
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Infantino asked to skip youth tournament as three confederations demand his resignation
Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has formally asked Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to stay away from a Caribbean youth tournament in the Dominican Republic, warning his presence would overshadow the event amid a widening governance crisis over his aborted World Cup stake sale.
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Ronaldinho signs with Ravenna at 46, eleven years after his last match
The 2005 Ballon d'Or winner was officially presented as a player for Ravenna, a third-division Italian club. Absent from the pitch since 2015, the Brazilian aims to reach 300 career goals before retiring for good.
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Infantino mocks reporter's baldness as FIFA president faces calls to resign
Under fire from UEFA, CONCACAF and dozens of national associations over his World Cup commercialisation plans, FIFA president Gianni Infantino deflected questions about his future by mocking a journalist's hair during an encounter in the Dominican Republic.
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Luis Enrique hails Mika Godts as "a top-level striker" ahead of Rennes trip
On the eve of Ligue 1's opening day against Rennes, Luis Enrique expressed his confidence in summer signing Mika Godts, who arrived from Ajax for €45 million, praising his individual quality and mentality.
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Wahi returns to Nice on loan with €15 million purchase option
Elye Wahi will rejoin OGC Nice on a one-year loan from Eintracht Frankfurt, with a purchase option valued at €15 million. The Ivorian striker scored 9 goals in 19 matches during his first spell with the Eagles.
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Real Madrid seal €3m deal for Racing Santander teenager Sergio Martínez
Real Madrid have agreed a €3 million deal to sign Racing de Santander midfielder Sergio Martínez, 19, who scored on his side's return to La Liga this season. The teenager will join Real Madrid Castilla, with the transfer expected to be finalised after this weekend.
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Paixao scores twice against Strasbourg, OM ready to sell him for €40m
Decisive in OM's crushing 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in Ligue 1's opening match, Igor Paixao could nevertheless leave Marseille before the end of the summer transfer window, with the club having set his price at €40 million.
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Allegri sets Hojlund 20-goal target at Napoli after £38m move from Manchester United
Massimiliano Allegri has challenged Rasmus Hojlund to reach 20 Serie A goals this season — a mark the Danish striker never hit across two seasons at Manchester United — following his permanent £38m switch to Napoli.
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Amad ruled out of Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull with minor injury
Amad Diallo has been left out of Manchester United's squad for their opening Premier League fixture against Hull after picking up a minor injury late last week. Michael Carrick has named Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu in attack.
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Amad ruled out of Man Utd's Premier League opener at Hull with injury
Manchester United will be without Amad Diallo for their opening Premier League fixture at newly-promoted Hull City on Saturday after head coach Michael Carrick confirmed the forward picked up a niggle in training.
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Riolo slams El Mourabet's red card that 'killed' OM-Strasbourg (4-0)
After Marseille's commanding 4-0 victory over Strasbourg in the opening match of Ligue 1, pundit Daniel Riolo strongly criticized the straight red card given to Samir El Mourabet by referee Ruddy Buquet in the 59th minute.
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Rashford handed No.9 shirt at Man United as Carrick signals key role for returning forward
Marcus Rashford will wear the No.9 shirt at Manchester United this season after returning from a loan spell at Barcelona, with manager Michael Carrick publicly backing the forward ahead of their Premier League opener against Hull.
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Manchester United to wear ivory third kit for Premier League opener at Hull City
Manchester United will don their new ivory third kit at Hull City's MKM Stadium on Saturday, with the club confirming the choice on their official website. New signings Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans could make their Premier League debuts in the fixture.
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Former Premier League referee concedes players less likely to win penalties if they stay on their feet
Retired official Graham Scott has acknowledged that referees are far less likely to award a penalty when a fouled player remains upright, explaining why going to ground so often forces the decision — and why that dynamic is so difficult to resolve.
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Messi fined by MLS after contact with opponent's face
MLS disciplinary commission sanctioned Lionel Messi with a fine following contact with the face of Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during the 2-2 draw between Inter Miami and Philadelphia on Wednesday evening.
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Married in Marseille, Longoria returns to the city that made him, away from River Plate turbulence
A few months after leaving Olympique Marseille, Pablo Longoria returned to Marseille for a personal reason: he celebrated his wedding Friday morning at the town hall, marrying a woman from Marseille.
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Rashford handed United's No.9 shirt as transfer uncertainty lingers over his future
Manchester United have confirmed Marcus Rashford will wear the No.9 shirt this season after his return to the club, with the number formally submitted to the Premier League. Whether he remains at Old Trafford beyond the summer window is still unresolved.
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Genesio makes perfect start at Marseille, but Lyon's shadow looms
Bruno Genesio enjoyed an ideal debut as Marseille manager, crushing Strasbourg 4-0 in Ligue 1. The 59-year-old coach knows from his Lyon experience, however, how quickly a relationship with supporters can turn sour.
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Manchester Derby hospitality tickets remain on sale at Old Trafford despite general sellout
Manchester United's ballot for the September 13 derby against City has sold out, but a limited number of premium hospitality packages at Old Trafford are still available through Seat Unique, starting at £549 per person.
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