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Girondins de Bordeaux: administrative court delivers verdict on Friday
Relegated to Régional 1 after failed sporting appeals, Girondins de Bordeaux await Friday August 21 the Paris administrative court's decision, which could save them from judicial liquidation.
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OM Officially Announces Departure of Alessandro Antonello, General Manager for One Year
Olympique de Marseille announced Thursday evening the resignation of Alessandro Antonello, general manager of the club since July 2025. The Italian, recruited from Inter Milan, is leaving the club amid a major restructuring of its management.
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West Brom's Heggebo handed two-match ban for handball goal in Championship opener
Aune Heggebo has been suspended for two matches after an independent FA commission found him guilty of 'successful deception of a match official' for scoring with his hand in West Brom's 2-1 win over Norwich at Carrow Road.
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Manchester City eye Palmeiras winger Allan as £85m Savinho sale nears completion
Manchester City have identified Palmeiras winger Allan as a potential replacement for Savinho, who is in advanced talks to join Tottenham. The Brazilian has a €100m release clause, though City hope to negotiate a lower fee.
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Messi faces MLS fine after swiping at Sullivan as Inter Miami draw extends winless run
Lionel Messi is under MLS disciplinary review for swiping at Philadelphia Union forward Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw at Subaru Park on Wednesday — a result that stretches Miami's winless streak to four matches.
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Man United's £65m Baleba bid signals a quieter, smarter transfer approach than the De Jong debacle
Manchester United have submitted a £65m bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, continuing a low-profile summer that stands in sharp contrast to their drawn-out and ultimately failed pursuit of Frenkie de Jong in 2022.
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Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid for Minteh as Salah successor search intensifies
Liverpool have had a £50m offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down as the club pursue multiple targets to replace Mohamed Salah. The Gambian, currently sidelined for around eight weeks, was identified alongside Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
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Sesko returns to training as Ugarte faces long-term absence ahead of United's Premier League opener
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has provided injury updates on several players before Saturday's Premier League opener at Hull City. Benjamin Sesko and Karl Darlow are back in training, while Manuel Ugarte faces a lengthy spell out after knee ligament surgery sustained at the World Cup.
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West Ham condemn anti-Palestine chant aimed at debutant Manor Solomon after Burnley draw
West Ham United have publicly condemned an 'offensive and divisive' anti-Palestine chant directed at Israeli winger Manor Solomon, urging fans to stop singing it ahead of Saturday's home opener against Charlton.
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Zidane as selector: Udol sees Champions League as his passport to France
Present at the Trophée des champions won by Lens against PSG, Zinédine Zidane observed Matthieu Udol. The Lens left-back, 30, is banking on the Champions League to earn his first France call-up.
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Carrick hints at left-back pursuit as Man Utd close in on £65m Baleba deal
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial £60m plus £5m in add-ons, with manager Michael Carrick indicating a left-back signing will follow — Barcelona's Alejandro Balde has emerged as a target.
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Tottenham double-winner Terry Dyson dies aged 91 after decade of glory at Spurs
Terry Dyson, a key member of Tottenham's historic 1960-61 league and FA Cup double-winning side, has died aged 91. The winger scored 55 goals in 209 appearances and netted twice in the 1963 European Cup Winners' Cup Final.
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Celtic fan, 65, dies after falling ill during Champions League qualifier at Celtic Park
Celtic have confirmed the death of a 65-year-old supporter who was taken ill during their 3-0 Champions League qualifying win over LASK at Celtic Park on Wednesday, 19 August. Police Scotland said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
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Dunk leads Brighton players in refunding ticket costs for 407 fans travelling to Tromso
Lewis Dunk and a group of Brighton players have covered the match ticket costs for all 407 supporters making the last-minute trip to northern Norway for the club's Conference League play-off first leg against Tromso.
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Carrick confirms United push to sign Baleba in £65m deal before September deadline
Manchester United have submitted a bid of around £60m plus add-ons for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with manager Michael Carrick acknowledging the club are actively looking to strengthen before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Sesko nears return but De Ligt ruled out as United prepare for Hull opener
Benjamin Sesko is back in training and could feature against Hull City on Saturday, but Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined after back surgery and Mason Mount is doubtful with a knock, manager Michael Carrick confirmed.
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Carrick hails Rashford as 'fantastically well' returned forward eyes United future
Michael Carrick has praised Marcus Rashford's sharpness and fitness since returning from his season-long loan at Barcelona, with the 28-year-old now set to feature in Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull.
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Carrick backs Manchester United for title push but warns 'a whole new step' is needed
Michael Carrick has refused to rule out a Manchester United Premier League title challenge this season, though he acknowledged the club must improve significantly on last season's form to dethrone champions Arsenal.
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Brighton reject Liverpool's £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh as window enters final 11 days
Liverpool have had a £50 million offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down, with the Reds still searching for a wide attacker following Mo Salah's departure. The 22-year-old Gambia international is keen on the move but is currently sidelined for eight weeks.
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Rejected by Lazio over knee issue, Bamba Dieng heads to Red Star Belgrade
Free agent since leaving Lorient, Senegalese striker Bamba Dieng saw his transfer to Lazio Roma collapse after failing his medical due to a knee problem. He is now set to join Red Star Belgrade, where a medical examination is scheduled.
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