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Wolves permanently ban The Liquidator after FA sanctions over discriminatory chanting
Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed The Liquidator will not return to the pre-match schedule at Molineux this season, citing the club's history of FA sanctions for mass discriminatory chanting linked to the song.
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Pape Matar Sarr set to leave Tottenham as Galatasaray close in on three-year deal
Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has agreed personal terms with Galatasaray on a three-year contract, with the move now at an advanced stage as Spurs reshape their midfield around Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
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Kang-in Lee and Baena off the bench seal Atlético's winning La Liga return
Atlético Madrid opened their 2026/27 La Liga season with a 2-0 home win over newly promoted Málaga, with substitutes Kang-in Lee and Álex Baena scoring spectacular late goals at the Metropolitano.
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Arteta names Arsenal themselves as biggest Premier League title threat this season
Mikel Arteta has declared Arsenal their own greatest obstacle as they bid to defend the Premier League title for the first time since 1935, dismissing rivals including Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea as the primary threat.
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Tottenham targets double swoop from Manchester City worth €150m
Tottenham, already the second-biggest spenders in the Premier League this summer with €267m invested, have opened talks with Manchester City to sign Savinho and Omar Marmoush, with the total deal potentially exceeding €150 million.
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Messi scores but hits Sullivan: MLS opens disciplinary investigation
Lionel Messi scored in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw at Philadelphia on Wednesday in MLS, but gave a tap on the neck to American international Quinn Sullivan. The league's disciplinary commission will examine the incident.
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Giroud resumes training with LOSC but remains uncertain for Angers clash
Olivier Giroud returned to training with LOSC on Wednesday, four days before the trip to Angers for the season's opening Ligue 1 match. The 38-year-old striker, who will turn 40 on September 30, wore a knee brace and did not participate in the opposition work, leaving his availability for Sunday's match in doubt.
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United's sell-on clause earns cut as Kambwala closes in on Como move
Manchester United will receive a percentage of the fee when former defender Willy Kambwala completes a transfer from Villarreal to Como, thanks to a sell-on clause inserted at the time of his 2024 sale.
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Van Dijk tells Liverpool teammates not up for the challenge to leave the club
Virgil van Dijk has publicly called out any Liverpool player lacking the desire to compete, declaring last season 'unacceptable' and urging the squad to embrace the pressure of a four-front campaign under new manager Andoni Iraola.
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Mourinho takes aim at Lamine Yamal: "He wouldn't have a place at Real Madrid"
Back on the Real Madrid bench, José Mourinho wasted no time targeting Barcelona's prodigy Lamine Yamal, claiming that the European and World champion would not fit into his squad.
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Newcastle close to selling Willock to Besiktas as summer exodus continues
Newcastle United are in talks to sell midfielder Joe Willock to Besiktas for a reported €7m plus add-ons, as the club's summer of departures follows the exits of Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.
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Ajayi close to signing professional terms as Gabriel shines in United's pre-season friendlies
Noah Ajayi is nearing a professional contract with Manchester United after concerns over his future, while JJ Gabriel continued his impressive pre-season form with another goal in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sheffield Wednesday.
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Arsenal target Juventus star Yildiz after Vinicius Jr opts to stay at Real Madrid
Arsenal are exploring a deal for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as Mikel Arteta searches for a left-sided attacker following Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr choosing to remain at the Bernabeu. A swap involving Gabriel Martinelli has been floated, though Juventus are expected to demand upwards of £60m.
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Rooney accuses Pogba of crippling Manchester United with €105m transfer
Free after his contract with Monaco was terminated, Paul Pogba is in Wayne Rooney's sights, who views his 2016 return to Manchester United for €105 million as one of the errors still weighing on the club.
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Ipswich and Forest eye Liam Delap as Chelsea exile deepens under Xabi Alonso
Liam Delap has lost the No 9 shirt at Chelsea and is training separately from the main squad, with former club Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest among those considering a summer move for the 23-year-old striker.
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TNT Sports to stream free Premier League build-up show on YouTube from Hull vs Man Utd
TNT Sports will make the first 30 minutes of its Premier League pre-match show EKO available free on YouTube, launching with Manchester United's visit to Hull City on Saturday. The format will feature a distinct, conversational style tailored to the platform.
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Rated 90 in EA FC 27, Olise enters global top 10 ahead of Vinicius
After a season with 22 goals and 31 assists for Bayern Munich and winning the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup, Michael Olise earns a 90 rating in EA Sports FC 27, placing him in the global top 10 alongside Mbappé and Haaland.
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Genesio contradicts OM hierarchy over Hojbjerg captaincy and draws criticism
Bruno Genesio publicly disagreed with Olympique de Marseille's decision to strip Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg of the captain's armband, prompting criticism from former defender Maxime Chanot, who views the coach's public stance as counterproductive.
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Arsenal target Kenan Yildiz in €100m move — but Juventus deal pushes transfer to next summer
Arsenal have identified Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz as their primary attacking target, but a new contract at the Italian club and the tightening transfer window make a deal before the deadline increasingly unlikely, with a €100m move now pencilled in for next summer.
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Mourinho at Real Madrid excludes Camavinga from six untouchable starters
According to Cadena Ser, José Mourinho has already identified six untouchable players in his starting XI at Real Madrid, and French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is not among them. The international midfielder, already absent from the 2026 World Cup squad, finds himself relegated to a symbolic role.
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