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Kang-in Lee breaks deadlock for Atlético against Malaga, Baena seals the win
Atlético Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over promoted Malaga on Wednesday, thanks to a goal from Kang-in Lee in the 70th minute and a free kick from Alex Baena in the 85th. The Colchoneros provisionally climb to the podium in La Liga.
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Ederson says he 'doesn't know what happened' after knee concern ended £39m Man United move
Atalanta midfielder Ederson has spoken publicly for the first time about his failed transfer to Manchester United this summer, saying he remains baffled after a knee issue discovered during his medical caused the Reds to walk away from a £39m deal.
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Premier League CEO Masters urges patience on Man City charges as Arsenal demand clarity
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says the independent commission investigating Manchester City's alleged 115 financial rule breaches must be given "time and space," even as Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick calls for a swift resolution more than three years after City were charged.
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Ederson insists he passed his United medical as £39m transfer collapse leaves him baffled
Atalanta midfielder Ederson says his tests went well and he still does not know why Manchester United pulled out of a £39m deal, after the club cited a knee problem discovered during his medical.
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Arsenal, United and Chelsea striker sales hinge on Napoli offloading their own forward first
Napoli are pursuing Gabriel Jesus, Joshua Zirkzee and Nicolas Jackson as potential summer signings, but must first sell a forward of their own before any deal can progress — leaving all three Premier League clubs in a holding pattern ahead of the September 1 deadline.
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Howard Webb warns Premier League clubs referees will penalise grappling all season, not just in August
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has told all 20 Premier League clubs that officials will take a firmer line on grappling from set-pieces throughout the 2025-26 season, with players shown video evidence of last term's offences and warned penalties will follow.
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Musiala diagnosed with absence seizures after collapsing twice in Bayern Munich warmup games
Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from neurological absence seizures after collapsing in consecutive Bayern Munich pre-season friendlies against Leipzig and Heidenheim, casting doubt over his availability for the German Supercup and the Bundesliga opener.
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Mourinho dismisses Rodri's Barcelona move as Real Madrid close transfer window
José Mourinho insists Real Madrid do not need Rodri after the Spain captain completed a move to Barcelona from Manchester City, with the returning Madrid manager revealing the club made 'a very good offer' before the midfielder chose their rivals.
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Howard Webb 'really troubled' by Trump-pressured World Cup red card reversal as corruption claims spread
Pro Ref chief Howard Webb has spoken out against the overturning of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card following political pressure from Donald Trump, warning that the episode is fuelling dangerous conspiracy theories about corruption in football.
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Nuno Mendes suspended three matches and ruled out of clashes with Rennes, Lille and Monaco
The LFP disciplinary commission has sanctioned PSG's left-back with a three-match ban following his elbow on Skoras during the Trophy of Champions lost to Lens (1-0).
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Rashford thanks Carragher for defending him as Barcelona loan move collapses
Marcus Rashford has publicly thanked Jamie Carragher on X after the Liverpool legend pushed back against Gary Neville's repeated focus on the forward. Rashford is set to remain at Manchester United for 2026/27 after Barcelona declined to trigger his £26m purchase clause.
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Tottenham close in on Savinho and Marmoush in double Man City swoop under De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced discussions to sign Manchester City winger Savinho and striker Omar Marmoush, according to The Athletic, as Roberto De Zerbi targets further reinforcements after a summer that has already seen more than £200m spent.
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Alvarez omitted from Atletico Madrid's La Liga opener as Barcelona exit talk intensifies
Julian Alvarez was left out of Atletico Madrid's squad entirely for their La Liga opener against Malaga, with Diego Simeone citing a need for more training time — though the absence has sharpened speculation that the Argentine striker is heading for the exit.
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Rashford backs Carragher's plea to stop obsessing over his Man United future
Marcus Rashford has publicly sided with Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender snapped at Gary Neville for repeatedly raising the United forward's name on their Stick to Football podcast. Rashford reposted the clip on X, saying he just wants to play football.
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Tottenham target double Man City raid for Savinho and Marmoush in De Zerbi's attacking overhaul
Tottenham are pursuing both Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City as Roberto De Zerbi seeks to rebuild a forward line at a club that narrowly avoided relegation last season.
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PSG vs Rennes threatened with relocation due to unplayable pitch at Parc des Princes
Four days before Ligue 1 kicks off, the Parc des Princes pitch is reportedly in deplorable condition due to summer heat. The opening match between PSG and Stade Rennais could be reversed and played in Rennes instead.
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Arsenal close in on Man United pair Scanlon and Ogunneye in youth recruitment push
Arsenal are in advanced negotiations to sign Manchester United youngsters James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye, the latest moves in a broad summer drive to strengthen their under-21 ranks with emerging talent.
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Jesus snubs Napoli move as Arsenal weigh £20m sale with contract expiring
Gabriel Jesus has rejected interest from Napoli despite being available for £20 million with one year left on his Arsenal contract. The Brazilian forward is weighing all options before the September 1 transfer window deadline.
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Reijnders departs Man City for Al-Qadsiah in £52m deal after one frustrating season
Tijjani Reijnders has left Manchester City for Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah in a £52million transfer, just one year after arriving from AC Milan for £47m. The Dutch midfielder made 47 appearances last season but struggled for consistent starts under Pep Guardiola.
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Fermín López backs himself as false nine to fill Barcelona's goalscoring void
Fermín López has told Ara he is willing to play as a false nine for Barcelona following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, naming himself, Dani Olmo, Raphinha and new signing Anthony Gordon as players who can fill the goalscoring gap.
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